Director Program Management (Telecommunications Lead)

Trusted Concepts, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 221,000 - 331,000; Full time

Job summary

Two Six Technologies in Arlington seeks a Director of Program Management – Telecommunications Lead to steer high-visibility DoD/IC initiatives in 5G/6G. You will direct planning and execution of $10M+ programs, mentor a top-performing team, and drive revenue growth through disciplined governance.

You will own P&L, manage budgets, and lead capture, proposals, and roadmaps for next-gen wireless capabilities while collaborating with government stakeholders. TS/SCI clearance required.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• 12+ years in program management or systems engineering in defense/IC.
• Track record in full-lifecycle capture and revenue growth.
• Technical understanding of 5G/6G and private wireless.
• Proven P&L responsibility for $10M+ programs.

Responsibilities

• Direct planning and execution of $10M+ programs in telecommunications.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team with clear accountability.
• Manage budgets with strict ETC/EAC tracking and growth targets.
• Serve as primary operational contact for government stakeholders.
• Drive proposals, capture milestones, and roadmapping for wireless capabilities.
• Establish governance, quality controls, and resourcing decisions.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

PM leadership

Capture & proposals

5G/6G/FutureG knowledge

P&L & risk management

Education

PMP certification

Advanced technical degree in engineering or CS

Job description

At Two Six Technologies, we build, deploy, and implement innovative products that solve the world’s most complex challenges today. Through unrivaled collaboration and unwavering trust, we push the boundaries of what’s possible to empower our team and support our customers in building a safer global future.

Overview Of Opportunity

Two Six Technologies is actively seeking a Director of Program Management – Telecommunications Lead to join our Trusted Electronics & Effects team. The team is composed of intelligent individuals, passionate about 5G/6G/FutureG wireless networks and resilient communications. The team is growing and looking for someone with a program stewardship and engineering background who has an understanding of how to drive ~20% year-over-year organic revenue expansion while managing complex DoD and IC technical programs. If you are active in full-lifecycle portfolio capture, government stakeholder management, and next-generation wireless strategy, the team wants to talk to you!

This position is located in the Two Six Arlington office.

What You Will Do

• Direct the planning and execution of high-visibility, mission-critical programs ($10M or more) across our telecommunications portfolio, providing programmatic expertise and strategic direction to program staff.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team by establishing accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and performance expectations aligned with organizational objectives.
• Manage profit/loss, financial risk, and indirect/program budgets with strict discipline around EAC and ETC tracking while maintaining pipeline qualified growth (~20% YoY target).
• Act as the primary, trusted operational point of contact for COTRs and government stakeholders, fostering transparent communication and maintaining delivery excellence.
• Drive capability expansion and pipeline development by leading full-lifecycle proposal responses, capture milestone reviews, strategic partnerships, and technical roadmapping for 5G/6G/FutureG and next generation wireless capabilities.
• Establish repeatable operational processes and controls that build and maintain program governance, quality execution, and resourcing decisions.

What You Will Need (basic Qualifications)

• Active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance.
• 12+ years of experience in program management, technical management, or systems engineering within the defense and intelligence sector.
• Demonstrated track record of success in leading full-lifecycle capture and proposal efforts to achieve revenue growth and maintain pipeline qualified growth (~20% YoY target).
• Technical understanding of 5G/6G/FutureG, private 5G, Open RAN, resilient wireless infrastructure, and related technologies.
• Proven profit/loss and risk responsibility for assigned programs ($10M or more), including strict budget management and EAC/ETC tracking.

Nice To Have (preferred)

• Direct operational experience engaging and collaborating with DoD SCO, USCC, OUSW(R&E) stakeholders.
• Technical experience with reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and related capability development.
• Program Management Professional (PMP) certification or an advanced technical degree in engineering or computer science.

Security Clearance

• Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance.

Two Six Technologies is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive compensation packages that reflect the value we place on our employees and their contributions. We believe in rewarding skills, experience, and performance. Our offerings include but are not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, tuition assistance and professional development.

The projected salary range listed for this position is annualized. This is a general guideline and not a guarantee of salary. Salary is one component of our total compensation package and the specific salary offered is determined by various factors, including, but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, geographic location, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements.

Salary Range

$220,511 - $330,766 USD

Two Six Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type and protective hair styles (e.g., braids, twists, locs and twists)), color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age (40 and over), marital status, disability, genetic information, and protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. For more information review the Two Six Technologies Equal Employment Opportunity and Affimative Action Policy and the EEO Poster.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request reasonable workplace accommodation for any part of our employment process, please send an email to [e-mail]. Information provided will be kept confidential and used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

Additionally, please be advised that this business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices.