Technical Program Manager, Classified Systems

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$166,000–$253,000 / yr
Posted
52 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $197k
This role $210k
$136k most similar roles pay here $266k

This role pays more than 67% of similar roles. Most pay $174,806–$218,563 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $210k versus about $197k for comparable roles.

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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

Anduril Industries currently has 1697 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1504 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Technical Program Manager, Classified Systems

As a Technical Program Manager, Classified Systems, you will join the team to gather and align requirements with business outcomes while leading program delivery through accreditation using outcome-focused reporting. You will serve as the primary liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders, owning the entire lifecycle of technical initiatives from initial requirement definition through final deployment and authorization to operate. Your daily responsibilities include creating detailed project plans, tracking schedules and dependencies, managing risks, and refining internal processes. You will utilize tools like JIRA and Confluence to coordinate with engineering, cyber-assurance, and support teams. The role requires expertise in navigating highly regulated government programs within secure spaces. You must translate complex technical issues into non-technical terms for executive leadership while ensuring all cross-functional stakeholders remain aligned on project milestones and goals.

What does a Technical Program Manager earn in California?

Median $211325 from 72 postings across 20 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Serve as the primary owner and liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders for assigned programs.
  • Manage the full lifecycle of technical initiatives from initial requirement definition through final deployment and accreditation.
  • Create detailed project plans, track schedules and dependencies, and develop resource strategies.
  • Translate complex technical issues into non-technical terms for executive leadership and various stakeholders.
  • Proactively identify technical and operational risks to develop mitigation plans and resolve impediments.
  • Influence engineering and support decisions by applying deep technical knowledge of system architecture.
  • Define, implement, and refine program management processes to improve execution quality and efficiency.

What we're looking for

  • Active U.S. Top Secret Clearance.
  • 10 years of experience in government programs, specifically in secure spaces.
  • 7 years of experience in Project or Program Management or other leadership roles.
  • Proven experience delivering complex solutions in highly regulated environments like DoD/IC.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to translate technical details into business terms.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to diagnose and resolve complex issues.
  • Ability to influence without direct authority and build consensus among diverse teams.
  • PMP, ITIL, or Industry Agile certifications are preferred.

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