Technical Program Manager

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Technical Program Manager to join our team in Patuxent River, MD. The positions is onsite, 3 days at government installation site and 2 days at a MANTECH office.

In this role, you will serve as the overall lead and primary technical advisor for a high-visibility naval aviation technical services program. You will be responsible for driving mission success and identifying growth opportunities through the expert management of technical and program resources for critical customer objectives.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• In this leadership capacity, you will manage complex naval aviation support efforts-including managing NATOPS and NATIPs, providing Net Enabled Weapons training, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) training-while fostering deep, collaborative relationships with Government stakeholders

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex technical projects, ensuring strict alignment with contract requirements, Task Orders (TOs), and corporate governance standards

• Direct large, geographically dispersed teams with total accountability for scope, schedule, budget, security, and quality to achieve mission-critical customer objectives

• Architect and maintain integrated project schedules, agile workflows, and data-driven metrics using tools like MS Project, Jira, and enterprise platforms to provide real-time program transparency

• Serve as the primary technical interface and trusted advisor to Government stakeholders, providing expert guidance on program health, technical roadblocks, and the accelerated insertion of emerging technologies to drive mission success

• Own the program risk register; proactively identify technical, staffing, and financial risks to develop comprehensive mitigation strategies that ensure mission continuity and operational resilience

• Drive execution excellence by establishing rigorous technical standards, conducting deep-dive technical reviews, and optimizing resource deployment to ensure milestones are met on time and under budget

• Champion customer outcomes by identifying and integrating emerging technologies that modernize and enhance the effectiveness of the contracted effort

• Deliver superior business outcomes by synchronizing company priorities with high-velocity delivery to the Fleet, ensuring organizational goals are met without compromising execution

• Foster high-trust relationships across NAVAIR, NAWCAD and the Fleet, serving as the critical conduit for tactical information flow and cross-organizational alignment

• Supervise a multidisciplinary workforce, managing workload distribution, performance standards, and talent development across all individual Task Orders

• Take full ownership of the program's financial health, managing to the Basis of Estimate (BOE), and meet Annual Operating Plan (AOP) targets while proactively identifying growth opportunities and supporting recompete strategies

• Direct subcontractor and vendor performance, ensuring all small business (SB) workshare commitments and contractual obligations are met

• Provide subject matter expertise and strategic foresight to align current program execution with future customer needs and drive long-term program growth

• Lead the development of high-impact technical proposal content for future contract opportunities; serve as the primary SME to define winning technical solutions and ensure proposals accurately reflect organizational innovation and past performance excellence

• Maintain high-visibility leadership by working on-site at the government installation a minimum of three days per week; must be available for up to 25% travel to support Fleet engagements, technical reviews at NAVAIR sites, and program synchronization meetings

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree (MS/MA) in a technical or business discipline

• 10+ years of experience leading and administering all aspects of complex projects and programs, including acting as the primary Government interface on technical and program issues, overseeing contract execution, managing program resources, and developing standard operating procedures

• Must possess a high-level of management expertise and advanced education required to lead this mission-critical effort

• Current PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

• Demonstrated experience as a strong, confident leader capable of resolving difficult technical and administrative challenges through effective problem-solving

• Significant experience managing the financial and administrative aspects of government contracts, including resource acquisition and personnel management

• Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to form strong relationships and influence business outcomes

• Experience developing management procedures and controls to optimize the delivery of technical documentation and training products

• Expertise in serving as a primary point of contact for senior Government authorities in a professional contracting environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Candidates who possess one or more of the following advanced military aviation backgrounds and specialized school certifications are highly preferred

• Graduate of the Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN), Marine Aviation Weapons Training Squadron-1 (MAWTS-1) Weapons Tactics Instructor (WTI) course, or equivalent

• Graduation from the Electronic Attack Weapons School (EAWS) or Carrier Airborne Early Warning Weapons School (CAEWWS)

• 12+ years of professional experience with F/A-18, EA-18G, or E-2 aircraft as a Pilot, Weapon Systems Officer (WSO), or Naval Flight Officer

• Extensive knowledge of TMS aircraft tactical systems, electronic warfare, and weapon systems employment including JSOW, LRASM, and JASSM

• Strategic experience in P&L oversight, with a track record of identifying on-contract growth opportunities and managing subcontractor workshare to enhance program profitability and ensure long-term fiscal health of the portfolio

Clearance Requirements:

• An active Top Secret security clearance with current SAP/SCI eligibility.

Physical Requirements:

• You must fulfill the following physical demands to perform the essential functions of this role in a professional office environment.

• You must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

• You need to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets and office machinery.

• You will frequently communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations.

• You must be able to exchange accurate information in all professional situations.

MANTECH International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

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