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ClearanceJobs · 4 weeks ago

Technical Program Lead - Mission Systems

Tempe, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

ClearanceJobs’ client is seeking a Technical Program Lead – Mission Systems to work on-site in Phoenix, AZ area. This role involves leading a $4.2M Windows11 tech refresh project while guiding a team of 16 resources and ensuring quality standards are met under a $100M flight simulator contract.

AerospaceNational SecurityRecruiting

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Michael Lebenkoff

Responsibilities

Lead software and IT project execution from planning through deployment and sustainment

Manage system enhancements, technology integrations, and performance improvements

Identify, analyze, and resolve complex technical issues; recommend effective solutions aligned with program and customer requirements

Ensure engineering teams meet cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives

Oversee configuration, integration, testing, and deployment of software and supporting IT systems

Provide hands-on technical leadership, including code reviews, script development, and mentorship of engineering personnel

Maintain technical documentation, configuration baselines, and system artifacts

Support secure system administration and implementation of cybersecurity best practices

Ensure compliance with applicable information assurance, accreditation, and security requirements

Collaborate with security and compliance personnel to maintain authorized operating environments

Serve as a primary technical point of contact for internal teams, customers, and external partners

Prepare and deliver technical briefings, project updates, and status reports

Coordinate with cross-functional engineering, security, and program management teams

Qualification

Systems engineeringSoftware engineeringTechnical leadershipProject managementIAT Level II certificationMicrosoft Windows systemsCybersecurity best practicesCommunication skillsTeam leadership

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Information Technology, or a related technical field

5+ years of experience in software or IT project management or a related technical role

3+ years of experience in a technical lead or senior engineering position

Experience authoring and/or updating and/or maintaining Systems Engineering Management Plans (SEMPs)

Strong background in software engineering, systems integration, or IT infrastructure

Demonstrated experience administering Microsoft Windows client and server operating systems, including system configuration, patching, troubleshooting, and lifecycle sustainment in secure or regulated environments

Active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP)

IAT Level II–equivalent certification (e.g., Security+, CySA+, GSEC, CCNA Security, CND, SSCP)

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to travel up to 20%

Preferred

Experience managing full-lifecycle software and IT projects in classified or restricted environments

Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and secure system accreditation processes

Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams

Experience preparing technical documentation, system design artifacts, and formal briefings

Company

ClearanceJobs

ClearanceJobs.com, the largest security-cleared career network, specializes in defense jobs for professionals with security clearances. It is a sub-organization of DHI Group.

Founded in 2002

Urbandale, Iowa, USA

51-200 employees