Technical Program Manager, National Security

Google; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

Google seeks a Technical Program Manager to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects for government cloud deployments. You will plan requirements, identify risks, manage schedules, and communicate with executives and engineers across the company.

The role emphasizes strategic program management for regulated environments, with a focus on achieving secure, accredited cloud solutions for national security customers. Expect collaboration across teams and rigorous security standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in program management.
• Experience delivering for US Federal Government customers or regulated industries.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Google Cloud) and distributed systems.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with current polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical program management to deliver Google Cloud capabilities on US Government contracts.
• Develop and execute technical delivery strategies including architectures and AI/ML integrations.
• Serve as technical point of contact for government partners with briefings on status and roadmaps.
• Navigate system accreditation processes (A&A/ATO) to ensure continuous authorization.
• Coordinate across Operations, Product, and Engineering for seamless delivery.

Skills

Program management

TS/SCI clearance

Cross-functional collaboration

Security awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

PMP certification

Tools

Google Cloud (GCP)

Job description

Must be a US Citizen to meet customer and compliance requirements, including potential access to classified information.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in program management.
• Experience managing technical delivery or engineering integrations for US Federal Government customers or regulated industries.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., Google Cloud), distributed systems, or infrastructure deployment.
• Must possess an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance with current polygraph.

Preferred qualifications:

• PMP certification.
• 5 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.

About The Job

A problem isn’t truly solved until it’s solved for all. That’s why Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe. As a Technical Program Manager at Google, you’ll use your technical expertise to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish. You’ll work with stakeholders to plan requirements, identify risks, manage project schedules, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. You're equally comfortable explaining your team's analyses and recommendations to executives as you are discussing the technical tradeoffs in product development with engineers.

The USG1 PMO within the GPS Mission Engineering Management Office (MEMO) manages and executes the technical delivery of highly regulated cloud infrastructure for critical national security customers. Serving as the strategic bridge between Government mission owners, Sovereign Operations (SovOps), and product engineering, the team ensures that both standard Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and fully air-gapped Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) solutions are deployed with the highest standards of security compliance. The USG1 PMO provides strategic technical program management, drives system accreditation (A&A), and connects specialized customer environments to Google capabilities. By acting as a trusted technical advisor, the team enables the Intelligence Community to securely modernize and execute their most critical missions.

Google Public Sector brings the magic of Google to the mission of government and education with solutions purpose-built for enterprises. We focus on helping United States public sector institutions accelerate their digital transformations, and we continue to make significant investments and grow our team to meet the complex needs of local, state and federal government and educational institutions.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $163000 - $236000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Responsibilities

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• Lead technical program management to deliver Google Cloud capabilities on strategic US Government contracts, ensuring delivery aligns with mission requirements, budget, and timelines.
• Develop and execute technical delivery strategies, including future architectures, capacity expansion, and integration of new services (e.g., AI/ML).
• Serve as a technical point of contact for government partners, providing briefings on program status and technical roadmaps.
• Manage technical risks and navigate complex system accreditation processes (A&A/ATO) to ensure continuous authorization.
• Drive collaboration across Operations, Product, and Engineering teams to ensure seamless delivery.

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