Technical Program Manager – Mid to Senior – Top Secret Clearance

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

. Manage overall program execution to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to required performance specifications .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeDayton • Ohio • United StatesSenior💰 $101,155 - $180,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program and project management, ensuring timely delivery within budget while meeting technical requirements. Proficient in risk management, vendor coordination, and maintaining compliance with security and information assurance standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Program ManagementRisk Management PrinciplesTechnical Documentation MaintenanceVendor ManagementProject Management Tools

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Hard Skills

Program ExecutionCost ManagementSchedule ManagementTechnical Requirements AnalysisRF EngineeringCyber SecurityComputer EngineeringElectrical EngineeringIT SystemsAuthority To Operate (ATO) Processes

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsConflict Resolution

Tools & Technologies

MS ProjectMS Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

Top Secret Security ClearanceTS/SCI Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Program ExecutionPerformance SpecificationsMilestones TrackingContract-Related DocumentsLogistics ManagementInformation Assurance Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage overall program execution to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to required performance specifications
Track milestones and deliverables and develop and maintain program schedules
Lead integrated multidisciplinary technical teams and remove roadblocks
Coordinate with internal groups to ensure compliance with relevant requirements
Communicate with mission partners and stakeholders to scope efforts and facilitate technical information exchanges
Monitor and control program costs, provide financial reporting, and implement corrective actions
Oversee program performance and ensure technical requirements and objectives are met
Identify, analyze, and mitigate program risks and issues
Generate or support SOOs, SOWs, and other contract-related documents
Lead and direct external vendors and partners in alignment with program goals
Serve as primary vendor communication contact, including technical interchange meetings and finance, contract, or technical issue resolution
Prepare and present program status reports and reviews to senior leadership and customers
Plan and manage logistics, transportation, and delivery of assets to external locations
Maintain organized system-development documentation to fulfill security and information assurance requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Mid-level: 4 years relevant progressive experience with a Bachelor’s in a related field; 2 years with a Master’s in a related field; or high school diploma/equivalent and 8 years relevant progressive experience
Senior: 6 years relevant progressive experience with a Bachelor’s in a related field; 4 years with a Master’s in a related field; or high school diploma/equivalent and 10 years relevant progressive experience
Professional experience/background in program or project management
Technical aptitude from engineering projects in RF engineering, cyber security, computer engineering, electrical engineering, and/or IT systems
Previous experience working as an engineer in a relevant discipline; senior candidates should have contributed to a design project
Experience managing multiple priorities, resolving conflicts, and implementing solutions
Experience managing cost, schedule, and performance for technical programs
Experience maintaining technical documentation for security/IT/information assurance requirements
Mid-level exposure or senior familiarity with authority to operate (ATO) processes in classified environments
Senior-level experience with risk management principles and practices
Mid-level interest or senior exposure to managing external vendors/subcontractors against SOO/SOW
Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
Willingness to learn or proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project and MS Excel
Top Secret Security Clearance to start
Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance with enhanced security checks
May be required to visit a job site in an industrial environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
Wellness resources
Employee assistance programs
Savings Plan Options (401(k))
Financial planning tools
Life insurance
Employee discounts
Paid holidays and paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation may occasionally be offered for qualified positions
Supportive and welcoming environment
Educational and training programs for continual career growth