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Andesite · 14 hours ago

Technical Program Manager

Tysons Corner, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$165K/yr - $185K/yr

8+ years exp

Andesite is a company focused on building security products that enhance collaboration between humans and AI to combat cyber threats. They are seeking a seasoned Technical Program Manager to orchestrate complex interdependencies between engineering, data science, and product management, ensuring alignment with government requirements and private-sector excellence.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cyber SecurityNetwork Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Orchestrate Cross-Functional Execution: Drive multidisciplinary teams through the full development lifecycle. You will bring together engineers, data scientists, and designers - often with competing priorities - to achieve unified results and seamless project integration

Highly Complex Customer and Program Execution: Act as the key bridge between Andesite leadership and government and commercial customers. You will manage complex contracts and deliverables, ensuring we meet or exceed mission-critical timelines while maintaining high-trust relationships with stakeholders

Champion Organizational Diplomacy: Navigate internal and external stakeholders with tact and influence. You will identify potential friction points across the company before they become roadblocks, building consensus and mobilizing resources to overcome obstacles

Build the Programmatic Foundation: Design and implement the frameworks for project planning, resource allocation, and progress tracking. You will establish the 'source of truth' for delivery timelines and expectations, ensuring transparency across the entire organization

Align Mission with Strategy: Balance immediate tactical requirements from customers with Andesite's long-term product roadmap. You will ensure that every milestone delivered to a partner reinforces our broader goal of transforming the cyber defense landscape

Qualification

Technical Program ManagementCybersecurity Domain ExpertiseOrganizational DiplomacySoftware Development ProcessesActive US Government Security ClearanceHigh-Growth MindsetExceptional Communication

Required

8+ years of progressive experience in technical program management or engineering, with a significant portion spent delivering complex software projects within a US government or national security context

Mastery of Organizational Diplomacy: A proven ability to influence without authority, bringing together diverse teams from across the company to solve problems and hit deadlines

Technical Fluency: A strong background in software development processes and a deep understanding of modern technical infrastructure. You should be able to speak the language of engineers and data scientists comfortably

Cybersecurity Domain Expertise: Familiarity with key concepts including Zero Trust Architecture, Application Security, Threat Hunting, and Incident Response

Active US Government Security Clearance: You must be a US Citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance

High-Growth Mindset: Demonstrated ability to thrive in a startup environment where you must wear multiple hats and adapt to evolving mission needs

Exceptional Communication: Top-tier presentation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate complex technical updates into clear, actionable insights for leadership and customers

Preferred

Direct experience in an early-stage startup (Seed to Series B)

Hands-on experience in cybersecurity engineering or SOC operations

Background in data analysis, machine learning, or AI-driven products

Benefits

100% employer paid, comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision for you and your family

Unlimited PTO, with your manager's approval

Flexible work environment where you manage your work day

A remote-first environment, with occasional travel to collaborate with customers, your team, and teammates from across the company in person

Home office reimbursement

14 weeks of fully-paid parental leave

Company

Andesite

After decades defending the nation's most sensitive networks, we founded Andesite with a clear mission: to build security products that transform how humans and AI collaborate to defend against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.

Founded in 2023

Mclean, Virginia, USA

11-50 employees