DoD SATCOM Systems TPM — Tech Program Lead

nLogic; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 135,600 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

nLogic seeks an experienced, technically fluent Technical Program Manager for SATCOM-focused DoD software programs in El Segundo, CA. You will lead cross-vendor coordination and capture capability requirements, aligning with DoD stakeholders and enterprise standards.

Responsibilities include discovery, Agile execution oversight, and program governance across multiple contractor teams, with emphasis on mission impact, architecture alignment, and data-driven improvements.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a current Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in technical management, product management, or systems engineering in a DoD environment.
• Experience and proven success managing software development programs across multiple contractors or vendor teams.
• Deep understanding of Agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum, SAFe) and the DoD Software Acquisition Pathway.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical issues into mission impact.
• Experience driving cross-functional collaboration between developers, platform engineers, and operational users.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Possess strong oral and written communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead early-stage product discovery efforts to identify operational gaps in SATCOM management and monitoring systems.
• Oversee the execution of multiple concurrent software products across heterogeneous Agile development teams (prime and subcontractor vendors).
• Coordinate across platform, systems engineering, cybersecurity, and software architecture teams to integrate SATCOM management capabilities.
• Support Agile planning and delivery across vendor-led development teams, including backlog alignment, sprint execution tracking, and product increment reviews.
• Act as the program-level point of contact for DoD stakeholders, including operators, planners, and leadership.
• Evaluate new opportunities for analytics, visualization, and data fusion tools to improve SATCOM management capabilities.

Skills

DoD Agile software acquisition

SATCOM systems

Cross-functional leadership

Agile (Scrum/SAFe)

Stakeholder communication

Vendor coordination

Secret clearance

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/CS/IS

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

nLogic seeks an experienced, technically fluent Technical Program Manager for SATCOM-focused DoD software programs in El Segundo, CA. You will lead cross-vendor coordination and capture capability requirements, aligning with DoD stakeholders and enterprise standards.

Responsibilities include discovery, Agile execution oversight, and program governance across multiple contractor teams, with emphasis on mission impact, architecture alignment, and data-driven improvements.