Technical Program Manager

Description:

The Technical Program Manager provides leadership, coordination, and programmatic oversight for engineering, modeling & simulation, mission engineering, and systems analysis efforts supporting the NSWC Crane Model Based Engineering Assessment Division (MXM). The TPM ensures aligned planning, execution, reporting, and compliance across engineering project teams and serves as the primary interface with government IPT leads, branch managers, and contractor personnel. This position is contingent upon award. Award is expected around the end of the year (2026).

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Program Management, or related field
• 7+ years of program or project management experience supporting DoD programs; experience with NSWC Crane strongly preferred.
• Proven success leading multi-disciplinary technical programs of similar size and scope.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, schedules, risks, and performance for complex programs.
• Strong understanding of DoD acquisition processes, FAR/DFARS, and contract types (CPFF, T&M, FFP).
• Exceptional communication skills, with experience briefing senior government leadership.
• Active DoD Secret clearance required; TS/SCI eligible preferred.
• PMP certification highly desirable.
• Experience within model-based systems engineering (MBSE), electromagnetic spectrum operations (EMSO), weapons systems, electronic warfare, sensors, test & evaluation, or related MXM mission areas.
• Familiarity with NSWC Crane organizational structure, contracting processes, and program execution expectations.
• Prior experience leading subcontractors and managing multi-company teams