Sitreps 2 Steercos · 3 months ago
Technical Program Manager \- Air, Space, and Homeland Defense
Arlington, Virginia, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$178K/yr - $254K/yr
10+ years expSitreps 2 Steercos is a company in the defense industry focused on delivering advanced technology for national security. They are seeking a Technical Program Manager to drive innovation and transformation in national defense ecosystems, manage customer relationships, and lead cross-functional teams in AI and machine learning initiatives.
Higher Education
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
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
Benefits
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
Company
Sitreps 2 Steercos
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase