Technical Program Manager - Fire Control SME

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Flexible schedules

401k match

Bonus eligibility

ESOP

Education reimbursement

Life & disability insurance

Health insurance

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. seeks a Technical Program Manager - Fire Control SME in Huntsville, AL to lead DoD PMAS development, integration, and sustainment within the Fire Control Team.

You will drive architecture, Agile/DevSecOps practices, and cross-functional collaboration to meet mission goals while ensuring security and compliance with RMF/NIST and DISA STIGs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 15 years' related experience; Master's degree preferred.
• Active Secret Clearance; Top Secret clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Lead planning, design, development, and delivery of PMAS solutions.
• System Architecture: Define scalable, secure architectures for multi-domain DoD environments.
• Agile Development: Collaborate in an Agile/DevSecOps environment to deliver PMAS features.
• Team Mentorship: Coach developers and stakeholders to align with project goals.
• Integration: Oversee PMAS integration into DoD platforms and existing infrastructure.
• Performance Optimization: Improve speed, reliability, scalability, and security of PMAS apps.
• Compliance: Ensure DoD cybersecurity, RMF/NIST, DISA STIGs compliance.
• Tooling: Promote CI/CD, containerization, cloud services, AI/ML applications.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate technical risks while meeting contract needs.
• Documentation: Create architecture docs and operational procedures.
• Stakeholder Communication: Report progress to government stakeholders and contractors.

Skills

DoD PMAS experience

Agile/DevSecOps

SDLC & Cloud

Kubernetes/Docker

Data architecture

RMF/NIST & DISA STIGs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Technical Program Manager - Fire Control SME to join the Fire Control Team supporting the Golden Dome contract with the Department of Defense (DoD), in Huntsville, Alabama.

In this role, you will provide technical leadership and oversight while guiding the development, integration, and sustainment of key PMAS systems that drive collaboration and multi-domain operations. As a member of the Fire Control Team, you will facilitate the adoption of best practices and emerging technologies, ensuring alignment with mission objectives, contractual obligations, and cybersecurity guidelines.

Contract Overview:

Golden Dome is a national-level, whole-of-nation initiative in which you will play a critical role in advancing next-generation homeland defense capabilities. If you are seeking a fast-paced position focused on developing innovative software for the Space-Based Interceptor mission, this opportunity is designed for you.

Job Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership: Lead technical planning, design, development, and delivery of PMAS solutions as part of the Fire Control Team supporting DoD operational environments.


• System Architecture: Define and maintain scalable, secure architectures that integrate into multi-domain, mission-critical environments and meet stringent DoD requirements.


• Agile Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile/DevSecOps environment to ensure timely delivery of PMAS features and capabilities.


• Team Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and coaching to developers, engineers, and stakeholders to foster skill development and alignment with the project's strategic goals.


• Integration: Oversee integration of PMAS systems into DoD platforms, ensuring compatibility with existing infrastructure, tools, and mission needs.


• Performance Optimization: Evaluate system performance and implement improvements to optimize speed, reliability, scalability, and security for PMAS applications.


• Compliance: Ensure systems meet DoD cybersecurity, RMF/NIST standards, DISA STIGs, and other federal guidelines.


• Tooling: Advocate the use of modern tools, frameworks, and methodologies (e.g., CI/CD, containerization, cloud services, AI/ML applications).


• Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate technical risks while ensuring compliance with Golden Dome contractual requirements.


• Documentation: Create technical documentation for architectures, workflows, and system maintenance to ensure transparency, audit readiness, and operational continuity.


• Stakeholder Communication: Interface with government stakeholders, program managers, and contractors to report progress, negotiate technical concerns, and align technical deliverables with mission priorities.

Required Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree with 15 years' related experience; Master's degree preferred.

Required Security Clearance:

• Must have an Active Secret Clearance ' Top Secret clearance preferred

Required Skills:

• 15 years' experience involving system development, integration, or sustainment, with at least 3 years in technical leadership.


• Hands-on experience with PMAS or other DoD mission-critical systems.


• Expertise in Agile methodologies, DevSecOps practices, and technical program oversight.


• Proficient in software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes, cloud computing, and container technologies (e.g., Kubernetes/Docker).


• Experience with data architecture, integration tools, and systems engineering frameworks.


• Familiarity with DoD policies, directives, RMF/NIST frameworks, DISA STIGs, and cybersecurity best practices.

Interesting Work:

Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.

Values:

Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.

100% Employee Owned:

We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.

Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:

• Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year


• Flexible schedules


• 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually


• Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)


• Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account


• Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement


• Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance


• Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan

Track Record of Success:

We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com

MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.