Director Program Management (Telecommunications Lead)

Two Six Technologies; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 221,000 - 331,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Two Six Technologies seeks a Director of Program Management – Telecommunications Lead to guide high-visibility DoD/IC programs in 5G/6G and next-gen wireless. You will manage $10M+ initiatives, lead a capable team, and shape strategy and capture efforts.

This role requires TS/SCI clearance, 12+ years in program management or systems engineering, and proven P&L discipline. Expect a competitive package with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to influence mission-critical systems.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI clearance required.
• 12+ years in program management, technical management, or systems engineering in defense/IC.
• Proven track record in full-lifecycle capture and proposal efforts to drive revenue growth (~20% YoY).
• Technical understanding of 5G/6G/FutureG, private 5G, Open RAN, resilient wireless infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Direct planning and execution of high-visibility programs ($10M+).
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team.
• Manage profit/loss, financial risk, and budgets with EAC/ETC tracking.
• Act as primary operational contact for COTRs and government stakeholders.
• Drive pipeline development and roadmapping for 5G/6G and next-gen wireless capabilities.
• Establish processes and controls for governance, quality, and resourcing.

Skills

Program management

Technical management

Systems engineering

5G/6G knowledge

Open RAN

Education

PMP certification (nice to have)

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!

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

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