Senior Technical Leader

Agile Communications, Inc; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Comprehensive benefits package

Fantastic work environment

Job summary

A technology company specializing in network communications is looking for a Senior Technical Manager for a full-time hybrid position in Charleston, SC. The role involves team leadership in test development and execution, along with responsibilities in program management and technical support for tactical network communications systems. Required qualifications include a relevant bachelor's degree, strong communication skills, and US citizenship with security clearance. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in program or project management is essential.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Hands-on experience with troubleshooting technical issues needed.
• Must have familiarity with battlefield C4ISR systems.
• Familiarity with battlefield C4ISR systems desirable.
• Hands-on experience with tactical network systems (terrestrial, MANET, HF, SATCOM).
• Hands-on experience with IP networking and root cause analysis.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field.
• Master’s degree in business or technical field a plus.
• US citizenship and current Secret or higher clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in test development and execution.
• Provide technical support for network communications systems.
• Analyze system performance to validate systems.
• Deliver outstanding customer service as an SME.
• Analyze system performance and act as SME for Agile’s product line.
• Deliver exceptional customer service.

Skills

Program management

Project management

Excellent communication skills

Technical support experience

Analytical skills

Tactical network systems experience

IP networking

Root cause analysis

Team leadership

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering

Master’s degree in business or technical field

Tools

None specified

Job description

Agile Communications, Inc. (Agile), founded in February 2000, specializes in the design and analysis of networked communications systems deployed in harsh environments. With offices/labs in West Long Branch, NJ, Thousand Oaks, CA, and North Charleston, SC, Agile has been instrumental in developing tactical network architectures to meet the Department of War’s operational needs and radio/waveform capabilities. The company focuses on the architecture, design, evaluation, and field configuration/validation of battlefield C4ISR systems. Agile’s products include tactical routers and test equipment. Agile's engineers have extensive experience with large scale deployments and are highly skilled in operational and system architecture development, tactical network systems engineering, system test and evaluation, and problem analysis through modeling and simulation.

Role Description

This is a full‑time hybrid role for a Senior Technical Manager, based in the Charleston, South Carolina area, supporting the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC). Limited work from home.

The Senior Technical Manager will be responsible for providing team leadership in the area of test development and execution, program and project management.

Key responsibilities include technical support, troubleshooting test beds and systems under test, evaluating and validating tactical network communications systems, analyzing system performance, serving as an SME and representative for Agile’s product line, and delivering exceptional customer service.

Qualifications

• Program, project, or product management experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Technical support and troubleshooting experience.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with battlefield C4ISR systems desirable.
• Hands‑on experience with tactical network systems (terrestrial, MANET, HF, SATCOM).
• Hands‑on experience with IP networking and root cause analysis.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field.
• Master’s degree in business or technical field a plus.
• US citizenship and current Secret or higher clearance required.

Assessment Process

• A telephonic screening interview with the supervisor.
• Two in-person or virtual interviews with SMEs.
• A background investigation and reference check.
• Short sample of technical writing (AI-generated style may reduce likelihood of selection).

Benefits

• Competitive salary and paid time off.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Fantastic work environment.

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Information Technology

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