Defense Modeling & Simulation Program Manager

MANTECH; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH in Arlington, VA seeks a Technical Program Manager to lead high-priority modeling & simulation portfolios, studies, and risk mitigation across the DoW. This hybrid role combines onsite and remote work with a focus on delivering high-fidelity assessments and strategic recommendations.

The role drives cross-functional teams and engages with government stakeholders to ensure timely, compliant execution and impactful operational outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Communications, Information Technology, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of Intelligence Analyst experience in support of DoD or IC missions.
• 5+ years managing technical programs, systems integration, or analytical study portfolios.
• Experience supervising cross-functional personnel across program lifecycles.
• Expertise evaluating emerging technologies and operational system requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to translate threats into models, simulations, and assessments.
• Oversee studies, war-gaming inputs/outputs, and evaluate technological solutions.
• Direct execution of modeling programs and capability analyses to inform acquisitions.
• Manage teams ensuring SLAs and project schedules are met.
• Present findings to executive leadership and interagency partners.
• Foster relationships with government program managers and military leadership.
• Identify mission gaps and growth opportunities by adding advanced capabilities.

Skills

Intelligence analysis

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Technical evaluation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Communications, Information Technology, or related discipline

Master’s degree (MBA, MS, or MA) preferred

Job description

MANTECH in Arlington, VA seeks a Technical Program Manager to lead high-priority modeling & simulation portfolios, studies, and risk mitigation across the DoW. This hybrid role combines onsite and remote work with a focus on delivering high-fidelity assessments and strategic recommendations.

The role drives cross-functional teams and engages with government stakeholders to ensure timely, compliant execution and impactful operational outcomes.