Technical Program Manager

Scientific Applications & Research Associates (SARA), Inc.

. Support research and development activities and transition innovative technologies to the DoD, DoE, and their contractors .

Posted 9/19/2026full-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, overseeing R&D activities, and managing multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative technologies to the DoD and DoE. Proficient in technical communication, financial management, and strategic planning to ensure program success and customer satisfaction.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Program Management ExperienceTechnical Liaison SkillsDoD Top Secret Security ClearanceSystems Engineering BackgroundProject Management Professional (PMP) Certification

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementSystems EngineeringTechnical Proposal PreparationCost ManagementSchedule ManagementIntegration PlansTest MethodologiesGovernment Contract PricingCostpoint Accounting SystemsFAR and DFARS Knowledge

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadership SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

MS WordMS PowerPointMS ExcelMS Project

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)Top-Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

DoDDoER&DGovernment ContractingProgram MilestonesCustomer RequirementsLogistics SupportFinancial Status UpdatesTechnical BriefingsMultidisciplinary Teams

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support research and development activities and transition innovative technologies to the DoD, DoE, and their contractors
Directly manage multiple R&D programs in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment
Oversee multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely execution of program milestones and deliverables
Work closely with government sponsors and lead multifunctional teams to build and deliver end-user products
Provide training and logistics support and ensure product reliability and availability
Manage program cost, schedule, and tasking
Act as technical liaison between customers, technical leads, and engineering teams
Communicate program directions and objectives across all skill levels
Ensure execution remains focused on customer requirements and communicate requirement updates
Interface with SARA Division Directors to implement technical and managerial visions
Maintain communications with customers and partners and implement requested scope changes or additions
Facilitate timely resolution of customer issues
Create and provide financial and technical program status updates and briefings
Prepare technical proposals covering 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

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 case-by-case
8–10 years of program management experience
Flexibility to work as part of a diverse team 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 and ability to thrive in a rapidly changing, deadline-driven environment
US Citizen with 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
Preferred: 10–12 years of program management experience
Preferred: Active Top-Secret security clearance
Preferred: Strong leadership and problem-solving skills
Preferred: Background in systems engineering and integration, including system/subsystem requirements, integration plans, and test methodologies
Preferred: Experience with Costpoint accounting systems
Preferred: Experience with government contract pricing software such as ProPricer
Preferred: Ability to travel up to 10% of the year
Preferred: 2 years in DoD government contracting
Preferred: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Preferred: 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)