Technical Program Manager - Air, Space, and Homeland Defense

Technical Program Manager - Air, Space, and Homeland Defense

• Location: Washington, DC
• Base Salary Range (Washington, DC): $178,000 – $254,000 USD
• Positions Available: Multiple (Senior and Mid-Level Roles)

Mission

This organization’s public sector division delivers cutting-edge American commercial technology to strengthen national defense and homeland security. As part of this elite delivery team, you’ll help execute critical initiatives that enhance layered defense capabilities for the United States. You’ll drive operational innovation, translate advanced AI into real-world impact, and work at the intersection of technology, strategy, and mission delivery.

This team is seeking multiple hires at different experience levels—from senior leaders with 20–25+ years of service (typically O6 or equivalent) to mid-level professionals with deep operational or technical experience in missile defense, long-range air defense, or space systems integration and delivery.

Ideal candidates may come from the military, defense primes, or other large organizations and are now seeking to move into a high-impact, fast-moving technology company transforming national security.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive innovation and transformation by solving complex technical and operational challenges within national defense ecosystems

• Partner closely with engineering and operations teams to transition AI/ML technologies into deployable solutions, even when requirements are ambiguous

• Use analytics, systems thinking, and mission expertise to guide development of agentic AI tools supporting homeland defense initiatives

• Serve as a hands-on leader managing customer relationships and mission-critical project delivery

• Lead and mentor cross-functional teams to exceed customer objectives in the domains of computer vision, generative AI, and autonomous decision-making

• Collaborate across public and private sector partners to advance multi-domain defense integration

Qualifications

Required:

• Active TS/SCI clearance

• Minimum 10 years of leadership experience in technical, operational, or program management roles within industry or government

• Strong technical background (education or professional experience in computer science, engineering, or systems integration)

• Deep understanding of machine learning operations (MLOps) processes

• Demonstrated ability to lead structured, analytics-driven problem solving

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• Willingness to travel up to 25%

Preferred:

• 20–25+ years of experience at senior leadership levels (O6 or equivalent) for senior-track candidates

• Operational or technical background in missile defense, long-range air defense, or space operations

• Experience working with or within large defense primes and a desire to transition to a faster-paced, more entrepreneurial environment

• Proficiency in Python, SQL, or similar programming languages

• Proven record in client-facing or government technical delivery roles

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary Range (Washington, DC): $178,000 – $254,000 USD

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

• Retirement and equity participation for eligible roles

• Learning and development stipend

• Generous PTO and parental leave

• Additional benefits such as commuter support or flexible work arrangements