Technical Program Manager

ManTech; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH seeks a motivated Technical Program Manager in Arlington, VA for a hybrid role with three days on-site. The position requires deep DoD simulation framework experience and a track record of managing scope, schedules, risks, and senior stakeholders across Pentagon and Air Force leadership.

Responsibilities include planning and delivering complex MS&A programs, defining roadmaps, and translating CONOPs into software requirements for technical teams. Up to 25% travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and 10+ years leading technical projects or analytical teams.
• Experience with and understanding of DoD simulation frameworks (AFSIM/STORM/CFAM) and modern concepts (e.g., JADC2).
• Ability to translate operational concepts into software requirements and tasks for technical teams.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with SAP/SAR eligibility is preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, delivery, and programmatic execution of complex Modeling, Simulation & Analysis programs.
• Define and track technical roadmaps, milestones, and deliverables for MS&A software initiatives.
• Translate complex Air Force concepts into actionable software requirements and workflows for teams.
• Lead cross-disciplinary teams and clear blockers to translate CONOPs into validated MS&A capabilities.
• Assess trade-offs, manage scope and schedule risks, and present dashboards to senior leaders.

Skills

Agile/Scrum leadership

Stakeholder management

Technical roadmaps

C++, Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree in systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Data Science or related

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

AFSIM

STORM

CFAM

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Technical Program Manager to join our team in Arlington, VA . This is a hybrid position with 3 days onsite.

The ideal candidate will utilize deep technical fluency in DoD simulation frameworks, along with a proven track record of managing technical scope, schedules, risks, and senior stakeholder relationships across the Pentagon and Air Force leadership.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Oversee the planning, delivery, and programmatic execution of complex Modeling, Simulation & Analysis (M&SA) programs

• Define, track, and execute technical roadmaps, project milestones, and deliverables for advanced MS&A software and modeling initiatives

• Translate complex Air Force operational concepts into actionable software requirements, modeling tasks, and project workflows for technical teams

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams of operations research analysts, software engineers, and domain experts, clearing technical blockers and ensuring the timely translation of military Concepts of Operations (CONOPs) into validated, high-impact M&S capabilities

• Evaluate technical trade-offs, scope creep, and schedule risks. Ensure analytical outputs are methodologies-sound before delivery to executive sponsors

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for senior leadership across the Pentagon and Air Force, translating complex analytical models into clear executive dashboards and strategic briefs

• This position will require up to 25% travel

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Data Science or a related discipline

• 10+ years of experience leading technical projects, engineering roadmaps, or analytical teams, utilizing Agile/Scrum or formal program management structures

• Experience with and technical understanding of core DoD simulation frameworks (e.g., AFSIM, STORM, or CFAM) and modern concepts (e.g., JADC2, multi-domain operations)

• Experience reading and understanding technical code frameworks, data structures, or analytical outputs (e.g., C++, Python, R) to effectively direct engineering teams and evaluate technical risk

Preferred Qualifications

• Former military Operations Research Analyst (ORSA), Navy/Air Force Operational Analyst, or experience in Joint Operations

• PMP, PMI-ACP, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or equivalent technical project management credential

• Master’s degree in operations research, systems engineering, software engineering, data science, or a related discipline

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have a current or active TS/SCI with SAP/SAR eligibility

Physical Requirements:

• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.

MANTECH International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

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