Senior Technical Program Manager - Aerospace & DoD Projects

Compass-Systems,-In; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Systems, Inc. is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager with an engineering background to lead and oversee complex programs across engineering, production, and operations, ensuring schedules, deliverables, and customer expectations are met.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on engineering experience combined with strong project leadership skills, particularly within defense, aerospace, or other highly regulated industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field or related technical field.
• PMP certification or formal project management training desired.
• 5+ years of experience in project management, manufacturing engineering, or technical program leadership.
• Experience in DoD, aerospace, government contracting, or other highly regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and system integration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including customer-facing interaction and technical reporting.
• Ability to obtain and maintain any required security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional technical projects supporting research, development, and technology implementation to naval air 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.

Skills

Project management

Technical leadership

Communication

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

PMP Certification

Job description

Compass Systems, Inc. is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager with an engineering background to lead and oversee complex programs across engineering, production, and operations, ensuring schedules, deliverables, and customer expectations are met.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on engineering experience combined with strong project leadership skills, particularly within defense, aerospace, or other highly regulated industries.