Technical Program Manager SME

Mtsi Va; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO: 20 days + 10 holidays per year

ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership Plan

6% 401k match with immediate vesting

Job summary

MTSI in Huntsville, AL seeks an experienced Technical Program Manager to lead the Ground and Fire Control Team for the Space Based Interceptor program. You will provide mission-level technical leadership and guide planning, development, integration, testing, and sustainment of complex system-of-systems capabilities while advising government stakeholders on requirements and CONOPs.

The role requires strong communication, cross-domain coordination across government and contractor partners, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 15 years related experience.
• Active Top-Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility; SAP/CAP access.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary engineering teams under defense/program constraints.
• Experience with space/defense system development, integration, and T&E.

Responsibilities

• Provide mission-level technical leadership for SBI Ground and Fire Control efforts.
• Lead end-to-end system integration and test planning across space and ground segments.
• Evaluate contractor proposals and architectures to ensure mission alignment.
• Manage risk, ensure MOSA/cyber standards, and coordinate across government and contractors.

Skills

Multidisciplinary leadership

Command & control systems

Fire control software

Sensor/radar data

Ground weapons integration

System-of-systems integration

Test & Evaluation (T&E)

Modeling & Simulation

Cloud services (AWS/Azure)

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

Protobuf

API-based system integration

GRAs/SRAs modeling

Job description

Position Summary:We are seeking an experienced and innovative Technical Program Manager to lead the MTSI Ground and Fire Control Team for the Space Based Interceptor (SBI) Program Office as part of the greater Golden Dome of America initiative with the Department of War (DoW).In this position, you will provide mission‑level technical leadership and guide the planning, development, integration, testing, execution and sustainment of complex system‑of‑systems capabilities within the SBI architecture. You will advise government stakeholders on requirements, interfaces, architectures, and CONOPs while evaluating contractor/vendor designs and integration approaches to ensure alignment with mission objectives.The role involves leading multidisciplinary engineering teams, coordinating across government and contractor organizations, and driving technical coherence across space, ground, sensor, and command‑and‑control elements. You will guide end‑to‑end integration and testing activities, develop and assess test and analysis plans, analyze results, identify issues, and deliver clear recommendations to program leadership. Additional responsibilities include optimizing system performance, promoting modern development tools and practices, enforcing cybersecurity and MOSA standards, and proactively identifying and mitigating technical risks.This position requires strong communication skills and the ability to translate complex technical issues for diverse audiences, ensuring alignment across stakeholders and supporting informed decision‑making for the SBI mission.Job Responsibilities:Mission-Level Technical Leadership: Lead and manage the MTSI Engineering team in the support of technical planning, design, development, testing, analysis and execution activities supporting performance characterization, requirement verification and assessment as part of the Space Based Interceptor Team in operational and testing/integration environments.System-of-Systems Architecture, Requirements and CONOPs Support: Support and advise government customers and stakeholders in the development, refinement and verification of system requirements, interfaces (Interface Control Documents - ICDs), behaviors and concepts of operations (CONOPs). Evaluate contractor/vendor design proposals, integration approaches, architectures, algorithms and test strategies to ensure alignment with mission needs and government intent while identifying opportunities to improve end-to-end performance. Facilitate cross-domain, system-of-systems integration to establish technical coherence with the greater Golden Dome architecture. Team Leadership and Management: Provide leadership and oversight to systems engineering, software engineering, and systems analysis teams by providing technical direction, managing resources, and ensuring effective multi-disciplinary coordination. Assess team strengths, weaknesses, and workload demands to determine when additional resources or SME expertise are required. Work collaboratively with government customers, SETA/SEIT/FFRDC partners, and contractor organizations, ensuring clarity in roles and responsibilities and aligning team capabilities with SBI program needs and mission objectives.Mission Integration, Testing and Analysis Leadership: Serve as lead and technical advisor of end-to-end and element/component-level systems integration and test planning across SBI space and ground segments, sensors, external command and control systems (Golden Dome Battle Manager – GDBM). Develop and execute Integrated Test Plans (ITPs) and Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) using Government Reference Architectures (GRAs), contractor/vendor Solution Reference Architectures (SRAs), models and simulations. Draft analysis execution plans (AEPs), contractor/vendor source selection assessment criteria and integration testing entrance and exit criteria. Oversee and guide technical teams in analyzing test results, identifying anomalies and delivering recommendations to government customers.Performance Optimization: Guide multidisciplinary teams in evaluating and refining system performance to enhance throughput, reliability, operational availability, and autonomous execution, ensuring the end‑to‑end architecture is optimized for warfighter readiness and mission success.Risk Management and Mission Assurance: Monitor contractor performance, identify technical and programmatic risks across the SBI system-of-systems, and recommend mitigation strategies that support mission objectives and performance requirements. Track issues, watch items, and integration dependencies to ensure timely resolution and maintain program momentum.Required Qualifications:Education and Experience:Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field or equivalent with 15 years’ related experience;Required Security Clearance:Must have an Active Top-Secret Clearance with SCI EligibilityPrior experience for access to Special Access Program Information (SAP), or Controlled Access Program (CAP); must have 1 year in the last 5 years.Required Skills:Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams, coordinate across contractor and vendor organizations, and serve as a primary technical advisor to government stakeholders; providing authoritative guidance on system performance, integration, testing, and mission‑level decision‑makingStrong understanding of command‑and‑control systems, battle management frameworks, fire control software (and associated hardware requirements), sensor/radar data and communication, interceptor/weapon data and communication, and ground weapons integration within multi‑domain architecturesExperience in system development, integration, analysis, and sustainment, including at least 3 years of technical leadership in complex system‑of‑systems environments.Experience with Test and Evaluation (T&E), including end‑to‑end, system‑level, and component‑level test analysis of space and/or ground weapon systems; skilled in verification and validation of requirements and supporting fielding, development, and operational readiness activities for U.S. government programsExperience developing, reviewing, or assessing system architectures, requirements, interfaces, and CONOPs for large‑scale defense or space systemsExperience evaluating contractor design proposals, integration approaches, algorithms, and testing strategies, including experience supporting source selections and multi‑vendor competitions; providing objective technical assessments that inform acquisition decisions and optimize program timelinesExperience with modeling and simulation, including development and use of software and system element/component representations, system stimulation, and integration of components for end‑to‑end system analysis and performance assessmentExperience with modern system development environments, including cloud services such as AWS and Azure, containerized software architectures (e.g., Kubernetes), API‑based system integration, protobuf-based data exchange, and working across development, integration/test, and operational environmentsKnowledge of MOSA principles, DoW cybersecurity standards, program protection requirements, and processes for ATO/ATC compliance and achievementExperience supporting missile defense programs (such as GMD, C2BMC, etc), including familiarization with weapon system kill chain behaviors, integration and compliance to warfighter or commander’s intent.#LI-AT1TS/SCIPerks and BenefitsVacation:New Hires Accrue 20 days of PTO and 10 Holidays per YearHealth Insurance:Zero Deductible Health PlansFlexible Schedules:Flex SchedulesProfessional Development:Up to $10,000 Annual Education/Training ReimbursementESOP:Funded Stock Ownership Plan401k Match+:6% 401k Match + Immediate VestingBonus Program:Semi-Annual Bonus OpportunityMentorship:Career Mentorship ProgramsWhy is MTSI a great place to workInteresting 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/yearFlexible schedules6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annuallySemi-annual bonus eligibility (July and Decemeber)Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement accountUp to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursementOther company funded benefits, like life and disability insuranceOptional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance planTrack 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 AssuranceMTSI 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 visitwww.mtsi-va.comEEO StatementMTSI 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.Why is MTSI a great place to workInteresting 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/yearFlexible schedules6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annuallySemi-annual bonus eligibility (July and Decemeber)Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement accountUp to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursementOther company funded benefits, like life and disability insuranceOptional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance planTrack 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 AssuranceMTSI 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