Technical Program Manager

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Technical Program Manager to join our team in Arlington, VA. This is a hybrid position with 3 days onsite.

The ideal candidate will utilize deep technical fluency in DoD simulation frameworks, along with a proven track record of managing technical scope, schedules, risks, and senior stakeholder relationships across the Pentagon and Air Force leadership.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Oversee the planning, delivery, and programmatic execution of complex Modeling, Simulation & Analysis (M&SA) programs

• Define, track, and execute technical roadmaps, project milestones, and deliverables for advanced MS&A software and modeling initiatives

• Translate complex Air Force operational concepts into actionable software requirements, modeling tasks, and project workflows for technical teams

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams of operations research analysts, software engineers, and domain experts, clearing technical blockers and ensuring the timely translation of military Concepts of Operations (CONOPs) into validated, high-impact M&S capabilities

• Evaluate technical trade-offs, scope creep, and schedule risks. Ensure analytical outputs are methodologies-sound before delivery to executive sponsors

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for senior leadership across the Pentagon and Air Force, translating complex analytical models into clear executive dashboards and strategic briefs

• This position will require up to 25% travel

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Data Science or a related discipline

• 10+ years of experience leading technical projects, engineering roadmaps, or analytical teams, utilizing Agile/Scrum or formal program management structures

• Experience with and technical understanding of core DoD simulation frameworks (e.g., AFSIM, STORM, or CFAM) and modern concepts (e.g., JADC2, multi-domain operations)

• Experience reading and understanding technical code frameworks, data structures, or analytical outputs (e.g., C++, Python, R) to effectively direct engineering teams and evaluate technical risk

Preferred Qualifications

• Former military Operations Research Analyst (ORSA), Navy/Air Force Operational Analyst, or experience in Joint Operations

• PMP, PMI-ACP, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or equivalent technical project management credential

• Master’s degree in operations research, systems engineering, software engineering, data science, or a related discipline

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have a current or active TS/SCI with SAP/SAR eligibility

Physical Requirements:

• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.