Technical Program Manager

Scientific Applications & Research Associates (SARA), Inc.

. Directly manage cost, schedule, and tasking for multiple R&D HPEM programs .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeColorado Springs • Colorado • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $110,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program management, technical communication, and team leadership within R&D environments, particularly in the context of DoD and government contracting. Proficient in managing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring alignment with customer requirements and program objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Program Management ExperienceProject Management Professional (PMP) CertificationSystems Engineering and IntegrationCostpoint Accounting SystemsDoD Government Contracting Experience

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementSystems EngineeringTechnical Proposal PreparationBudget ManagementIntegration PlansTest MethodologiesCost ManagementSchedule ManagementRequirement AnalysisRisk Assessment

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsLeadership SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTime Management SkillsFlexibility in Team Environments

Tools & Technologies

MS WordMS PowerPointMS ExcelMS ProjectCostpointProPricer

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)Top-Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

DoDFARDFARSR&DHPEMGovernment ContractingTechnical LiaisonMultidisciplinary TeamsCustomer RequirementsTechnology Transition

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Directly manage cost, schedule, and tasking for multiple R&D HPEM programs
Act as technical liaison between customers, technical leads, and engineering teams
Oversee multidisciplinary teams across HPEM departments to execute program milestones
Communicate program directions and objectives to technicians, engineers, and scientists
Keep program execution focused on customer requirements and communicate requirement changes
Interface with SARA Division Directors to implement technical and managerial visions
Maintain communications with customers and partners and implement requested scope changes or additions
Interface with customers on issues and facilitate timely resolutions
Create and provide financial and technical program status updates and briefings
Prepare technical proposals, including technical volumes, system requirements, schedules, milestones, budgets, assumptions, and risks
Provide input for internal R&D strategic planning and business growth opportunities
Keep junior engineers aligned with the program mission
Support research and development activities and technology transition to the DoD, DoE, and their contractors
Lead multifunctional teams to build and deliver end-user products, provide training and logistics support, and ensure product reliability and availability

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS, MS, or Ph.D. in electrical engineering, physics, and/or mechanical engineering; other engineering or science degrees may be considered on a case-by-case basis
8 - 10 years of program management experience
Flexibility to work as part of a diverse team that is located both remotely and on-site
Strong oral and written communication skills
Intermediate-level expertise with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project
Proven time-management skills
Ability to thrive in a rapidly changing, deadline-driven environment
US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain DoD Top Secret security clearance
May require standing, sitting, use of hands, and carrying or lifting up to 50 pounds
10 - 12 years of program management experience preferred
Active Top-Secret security clearance preferred
Strong leadership skills
Proven problem-solving skills with a background in systems engineering and integration efforts, including system/subsystem requirements, integration plans, and test methodologies
Experience with Costpoint accounting systems
Experience with government contract pricing software such as ProPricer
Ability to travel up to 10% of the year
2 years in DoD government contracting
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Knowledge of FAR and DFARS

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
Other supplemental programs
Generous PTO program (vacation, sick, holiday)
Tuition & certification reimbursement
Flexible work schedules
Discretionary Employee bonuses
401(k) match/profit sharing
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)