Mid-Level Defense Tech Program Manager — Signals & Tracking

Ventus Solutions; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

ESOP participation

Retirement plans

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Ventus Executive Solutions in Arlington, VA seeks a Mid-Level Technical Program Manager to support an innovative defense program. This on-site, part-time role requires collaboration with government and industry partners and briefing senior leaders. You’ll manage technical programs, track progress, and prepare documentation across sensing, tracking, and signal processing initiatives.

Active Secret clearance is required. Travel less than 10%. Three on-site days per week.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in a related technical field.
• Program/project management experience on complex technical initiatives.
• Leading multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Strong written/verbal communication for reports and briefings.
• Signal processing background in listed areas (track-before-detect, synthetic tracking, velocity-space, EST/Multi-target tracking, IRST, multi-frame integration).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical program management and execution support for advanced defense research initiatives.
• Evaluate technical progress and assist with program planning and execution.
• Prepare technical documentation and briefings for senior government leaders.

Skills

Program management

Team leadership

Technical reporting

Signal processing

Executive briefings

Communication skills

Education

Graduate degree

Job description

Ventus Executive Solutions in Arlington, VA seeks a Mid-Level Technical Program Manager to support an innovative defense program. This on-site, part-time role requires collaboration with government and industry partners and briefing senior leaders. You’ll manage technical programs, track progress, and prepare documentation across sensing, tracking, and signal processing initiatives.

Active Secret clearance is required. Travel less than 10%. Three on-site days per week.