Technical Program Manager

Two Six Technologies; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 153,000 - 229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Two Six Technologies seeks a highly skilled Technical Program Manager to lead classified government programs in Herndon, Virginia. You will oversee complex projects, coordinate with engineers and government stakeholders, and drive mission impact while ensuring compliance with government standards.

The role requires 5+ years of program management experience, strong communication skills, and a TS clearance. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered, including education and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing technical programs or client engagements.
• Experience communicating complex technical concepts to senior government stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee execution of classified technical programs ensuring alignment with mission objectives and government requirements.
• Manage project timelines, staffing, deliverables, and resources with high-quality outcomes.
• Collaborate with SMEs to address technical program needs and translate concepts for government clients.
• Present technical and programmatic briefings to senior government officials.
• Develop processes, tools, and metrics to optimize program execution.

Skills

Program management

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering

Job description

At Two Six Technologies, we build, deploy, and implement innovative products that solve the world’s most complex challenges today. Through unrivaled collaboration and unwavering trust, we push the boundaries of what’s possible to empower our team and support our customers in building a safer global future.

Overview Of Opportunity

Two Six Technologies is seeking a highly skilled Technical Program Manager to lead the execution of classified government programs in Herndon, Virginia. This role provides the opportunity to manage complex technical projects supporting national security, working alongside top engineers to deliver cutting‑edge solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong technical and program management expertise, ensuring successful project execution, stakeholder engagement, and mission impact.

What You Will Do

• Oversee the execution of classified technical programs, ensuring alignment with mission objectives and government requirements.
• Manage project timelines, program staffing, deliverables, and resources while maintaining high‑quality outcomes.
• Collaborate with the technology SMEs to address technical program needs
• Serve as a key liaison between engineering teams and government clients, translating technical concepts into actionable strategies.
• Develop and implement processes, tools, and performance metrics to optimize program execution.
• Present technical and programmatic briefings to senior government officials.
• Support business growth by identifying opportunities to enhance capabilities within the classified domain.
• Participate in and lead proposal generation and delivery.

What You Will Need (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing technical programs or client engagements.
• Strong ability to communicate complex technical concepts to senior government stakeholders.
• Experience collaborating with engineers and cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced environment
• Experience managing program budget, resources, and schedules
• Experience documenting processes and ensuring compliance with government standards
• A proven track record of capturing Government R&D contracts/programs
• Familiarity with DoD/IC procurement and contracting processes

Nice To Have (Preferred)

• Background in embedded systems, mobile systems, telecommunications, or critical infrastructure.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, secure architecture, or penetration testing.
• Background in reverse engineering, vulnerability research, exploit development, or CNO tool development
• Experience leading teams in a rapid prototype environment demonstrating scalable architectures
• Past performance as a Principal Investigator on fast‑paced, innovation‑driven, advanced technology R&D projects for Government clients

Security Clearance

• Active Top Secret Clearance with ability to obtain

Two Six Technologies is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive compensation packages that reflect the value we place on our employees and their contributions. We believe in rewarding skills, experience, and performance. Our offerings include but are not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, tuition assistance and professional development.

The projected salary range listed for this position is annualized. This is a general guideline and not a guarantee of salary. Salary is one component of our total compensation package and the specific salary offered is determined by various factors, including, but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, geographic location, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements.

Salary Range

$152,959 - $229,439 USD

Two Six Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type and protective hair styles (e.g., braids, twists, locs and twists)), color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age (40 and over), marital status, disability, genetic information, and protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. For more information review the Two Six Technologies Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff…

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