Staff Technical Program Manager, Advanced Effects

What you'll do

• Lead the development and deployment of Air Dominance and Strike technologies to meet Department of Defense requirements.
• Manage program progress across cost, schedule, and resource allocation to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Build and maintain relationships with government customers to establish feedback loops and shape technical solutions.
• Execute on ambiguous requirements from internal engineering teams, customers, and third-party partners simultaneously.
• Develop and implement lightweight processes for program planning, risk management, and customer communication.
• Identify system dependencies, technical risks, and the impact of architectural decisions alongside the Chief Engineer.
• Collaborate with finance and business development teams to develop pricing strategies for contract proposals.
• Define the strategic R&D roadmap for Air Dominance and Strike investments in coordination with senior management.

What we're looking for

• Active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (technical background preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years experience managing the development of complex technical systems throughout the product lifecycle.
• Proven track record of successfully managing multi-million-dollar projects and ensuring on-time, on-budget completion.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities across tactical and high-level perspectives.
• Experience coordinating multiple internal and external teams within a complex engineering or technology-focused organization.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences.