Technical Project Leader

M Technical Services; Crane (IN); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with 6% match

Employee Assistance Programs

Health & Wellness Resources

Job summary

A defense-related company in Indiana is seeking a full-time Technical Project Leader. The ideal candidate will manage projects for the Naval Surface Warfare Center, leveraging strong project management skills and effective communication abilities. The position requires an engineering degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience, as well as an active DoD secret clearance. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work on critical national security projects in a collaborative environment with generous benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years engineering experience required.
• Active DoD secret clearance is mandatory.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management support to programs.
• Oversee execution of multiple concurrent projects.
• Deliver regular project status reports to stakeholders.

Skills

Project management expertise

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent military education

Job description

M Technical Services, LLC (M-Tech) is a small business with a big impact on our national security priorities. We are an employee focused business that understands “our people are our business.” We have talented engineers and program analysts who are self-starters and trusted partners, solving complex problems for our Department of Defense (DoD) clients every day. If you are a collaborative problem solver looking for an exciting work environment with none of the big‑business nonsense, then look no further. M-Tech is the place for you.

M-Tech has an emerging need for a Technical Project Leader to join our team, focused on providing project management expertise for Naval Surface Warfare Crane’s (NSWCC) Advanced Capabilities Group (ACG). This professional will draw upon sound project management expertise, understanding of the technology maturation process and the ability to collaborate with wide‑ranging stakeholders to support the Department of Navy’s (DoN) Strategic Systems Program (SSP) Program Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management support to ACG and SSP’s Program Office
• Oversee and ensure the successful execution of multiple concurrent projects, managing resources, timelines, and deliverables to achieve program objectives
• Conduct monthly project reviews applying strong analytical skills and technical knowledge to lead comprehensive progress assessments, identify risks, overcome design challenges, improve processes, and optimize solutions
• Deliver detailed weekly status reports to key stakeholders including senior management and cross‑functional teams, articulating complex ideas clearly and confidently, informing stakeholders of project developments, risks, and milestones while fostering collaboration and commitment
• Support development and execution of technology maturation plans, [sic] requirements technical review, preliminary and critical design reviews, technology readiness assessments, technical data packages, and technology transition agreements
• Visit project performers’ facilities to conduct stakeholder tours, participate in in‑person meetings, and contribute to systems engineering technology reviews
• Collaborate and work closely with government contracting specialists to facilitate contract actions, ensuring alignment with project goals and regulatory requirements
• Monitor unfunded requests (UFRs) and funding status to ensure schedule adherence
• Ensure compliance with sensitive project and classification requirements

Requirements

• Active DoD secret clearance security
• 5+ years engineering experience and appropriate engineering degree
• Excellent written and verbal communication and technical documentation skills
• Works well as a member of a team, leading teams and independently, with a can‑do attitude, in a fast‑paced dynamic environment
• Engineers – Bachelor’s degree in math, physics, chemistry, or engineering discipline or equivalent military education (e.g. Navy Nuclear Power program)
• Program Managers – Bachelor’s degree with demonstrated Program Analyst / Program Management experience (e.g. Project Management Professional)
• Demonstrated commitment to working hard to solve hard and rewarding challenges

Preferred characteristics

• DoD experience (active duty, government, contractor) with a demonstrated ability to implement systems engineering rigor in complex operations or programs
• Outgoing, problem‑solving engineers and managers looking to jump into a problem the country needs solved
• Technical problem‑solving engineers who understand how to solve the technical challenges to implement MOSA affordably and effectively

This is an exciting opportunity for a Technical Project Leader to contribute to the success of a critical national security capability. If you possess the required qualifications and are eager to work with cutting‑edge technologies, we look forward to reviewing your application.

Job Type: Full‑time

Pay Range: $100,000.00 – $110,000.00 per year

FLSA Status: Exempt (salaried, not eligible for overtime)

Benefits

• 401k with 6% match
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Health & Wellness Resources

Experience/Education

• Bachelor’s degree with appropriate professional experience (required)
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical or aerospace engineering (preferred)

Security clearance

• Active DoD secret clearance security (required)
• Employment is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required clearance

Schedule

• Days, Monday to Friday

Work Location

• On site 3-5 days at Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane, teleworking the remainder

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not a contract of employment. Employment with M Technical Services, LLC is at‑will. This means that either the employee or M Technical Services, LLC may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law. Nothing in this job description or any other M Technical Services, LLC document or communication alters the at‑will nature of employment.

M Technical Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

M Technical Services, LLC will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another.