Technical Program Manager - Top Secret Clearance; SCI Eligible Security Clearance

Job Title: Technical Program Manager
Primary Place of Performance: Omaha, NE
Mandatory Requirements: U.S. Citizenship and TS/SCI Clearance;
Senior Level (8-10 years).

• Program Leadership & Execution
  • Lead planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of cybersecurity and RDT&E projects across multiple work streams.
  • Oversee all technical aspects to ensure deliverables are sound, on schedule, and aligned with client expectations.
  • Create and manage integrated project schedules and milestone-based deliverables across iterative development cycles.
  • Manage multiple concurrent programs while balancing competing priorities and deadlines.
  • Ensure configuration control, documentation, and transition planning for prototype systems supporting DoD experimentation.
• Technical Coordination
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams in cybersecurity, systems engineering, and R&D.
  • Collaborate with cyber operators, system administrators, engineers, and analysts to ensure solutions meet mission needs.
  • Ensure compliance with cybersecurity regulations, contractual obligations, and internal technical standards.
• Client & Stakeholder Management
  • Capture and refine requirements, manage client expectations, and ensure deliverables meet contractual obligations.
  • Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings and presentations for both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Interface regularly with research and operational stakeholders across multiple classification levels.
  • Translate experimental outcomes and lessons learned into actionable recommendations for subsequent phases and Options Years.
• Financial & Resource Management
  • Manage budgets, track expenditures, and forecast financial needs.
  • Allocate and manage resources effectively in coordination with finance and operations teams.
  • Support contract modifications, extensions, and proposals through financial and technical input.
  • Oversee procurement of R&D hardware/software licenses and ensure resource burn-rate is aligned with program deliverables.
• Risk & Performance Management
  • Identify and mitigate risks, dependencies, and potential project issues proactively.
  • Maintain program dashboards and performance metrics using project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, Unanet, SharePoint).
  • Conduct internal reviews and report on technical, schedule, and financial status to leadership and PMOs.

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity, networking, systems engineering, or R&D environments.
• Ability to interpret complex technical data and translate it into actionable plans.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project, Jira, SharePoint, and Unanet.
• Understanding of DoD RDT&E lifecycle and transition processes.

• 8+ years managing medium-to-large programs in federal government, DoD, or technical environments.
• Expertise in project scheduling, risk management, and resource management.
• Skilled in applying Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall methodologies.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities to manage parallel initiatives.
• Ability to lead iterative development efforts integrating engineering, cyber operations, and test teams across classified enclaves.

• Excellent verbal and written communication, including report writing and executive briefings.
• Skilled at fostering collaboration across diverse technical teams.
• Ability to engage and influence senior leadership and government stakeholders.
• Proven problem-solving and decision-making abilities under pressure.
• Capable of tailoring communications to both executive and technical audiences in operational and R&D settings.

• Strong understanding of program financial management, including budgeting, cost tracking, and forecasting.
• Ability to align technical and financial objectives to achieve program success.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field.
• IAT Level II certification as defined by DoDD 8570.01, 8570.01-M,  (and amendments).

• Master's degree in a related field.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
• Scrum Master (CSM or…