Senior Technical Program Manager - Aerospace-DoD Programs

Compass Systems; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and matching

Medical, Vision, Rx, Dental

Paid Time off

Professional Development

Wellness Programs

Flexible Work Arrangements

Short and Long-term disability

Life insurance

Recruitment incentives

Job summary

Compass Systems seeks a Senior Technical Program Manager with an engineering background to lead complex defense and aerospace programs from concept through production and sustainment. The role interfaces with engineering, production, operations, and customers to ensure schedules, deliverables, and technical requirements are met.

The ideal candidate has hands-on engineering experience and strong project leadership across regulated environments, with potential Navy/NAVAIR program exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field or related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in project management, manufacturing engineering, or technical program leadership.
• Prior experience supporting DoD, aerospace, government contracting, or other highly regulated environments.
• PMP certification or formal project management training desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional technical projects supporting R&D and technology implementation for naval repair and overhaul facilities.
• Manage project scope, schedules, deliverables, risks, and resource planning across multiple programs.
• Coordinate activities between engineering, supply chain, and program stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
• Facilitate project meetings, status reports, and customer communications.
• Interpret technical requirements, drawings, specifications, and deliverables to ensure alignment across teams.
• Develop and maintain project documentation including schedules, action trackers, technical reports, configuration documentation, and program status updates.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, technicians, and project team members as needed.
• Support proposal development, planning efforts, and customer site visits when applicable.
• Develop and manage project budgets, labor forecasts, cost estimates, and resource planning.
• Prepare and deliver presentations, technical updates, and progress reports.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field

Job description

Compass Systems seeks a Senior Technical Program Manager with an engineering background to lead complex defense and aerospace programs from concept through production and sustainment. The role interfaces with engineering, production, operations, and customers to ensure schedules, deliverables, and technical requirements are met.

The ideal candidate has hands-on engineering experience and strong project leadership across regulated environments, with potential Navy/NAVAIR program exposure.