Technical Program Manager - Top Secret Clearance (SCI Eligible)

Job Title: Technical Program Manager
Primary Place of Performance: Bellevue, NE
Mandatory Requirements: U.S. Citizenship and TS/SCI Clearance

Experience Level: Senior Level (8-10 years)

JFL Consulting, LLC is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead multi-domain cybersecurity, R&D, and system engineering projects across secure environments. The Technical Program Manager will be responsible for creating and maintaining program plans, managing people, resources, overseeing technical deliverables, tracking program milestones, and ensuring that projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on technical literacy, project management skills, and the ability to bridge the gap between engineering execution teams and senior government leadership.

Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Execution

• Lead planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of cybersecurity and RDT&E projects across multiple workstreams.
• Oversee all technical aspects to ensure deliverables are sound, on schedule, and aligned with client expectations.
• Create and manage integrated project schedules and milestone-based deliverables across iterative development cycles.
• Manage multiple concurrent programs while balancing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Ensure configuration control, documentation, and transition planning for prototype systems supporting DoD experimentation.

Technical Coordination

• Coordinate cross-functional teams in cybersecurity, systems engineering, and R&D.
• Collaborate with cyber operators, system administrators, engineers, and analysts to ensure solutions meet mission needs.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity regulations, contractual obligations, and internal technical standards.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Capture and refine requirements, manage client expectations, and ensure deliverables meet contractual obligations.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings and presentations for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Interface regularly with research and operational stakeholders across multiple classification levels.
• Translate experimental outcomes and lessons learned into actionable recommendations for subsequent phases and Option Years.

Financial & Resource Management

• Manage budgets, track expenditures, and forecast financial needs.
• Allocate and manage resources effectively in coordination with finance and operations teams.
• Support contract modifications, extensions, and proposals through financial and technical input.
• Oversee procurement of R&D hardware/software licenses and ensure resource burn-rate is aligned with program deliverables.

Risk & Performance Management

• Identify and mitigate risks, dependencies, and potential project issues proactively.
• Maintain program dashboards and performance metrics using project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, Unanet, SharePoint).
• Conduct internal reviews and report on technical, schedule, and financial status to leadership and PMOs.

Requirements

Technical & Analytical Skills

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity, networking, systems engineering, or R&D environments.
• Ability to interpret complex technical data and translate it into actionable plans.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project, Jira, SharePoint, and Unanet.
• Understanding of DoD RDT&E lifecycle and transition processes.

Program & Project Management Skills

• 8+ years managing medium-to-large programs in federal government, DoD, or technical environments.
• Expertise in project scheduling, risk management, and resource management.
• Skilled in applying Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall methodologies.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities to manage parallel initiatives.
• Ability to lead iterative development efforts integrating engineering, cyber operations, and test teams across classified enclaves.

Leadership & Communication Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication, including report writing and executive briefings.
• Skilled at fostering collaboration across diverse technical teams.
• Ability to engage and influence senior leadership and government stakeholders.
• Proven problem-solving and decision-making abilities under pressure.
• Capable of tailoring communications to both executive and technical audiences in operational and R&D settings.

Financial & Strategic Skills

• Strong understanding of program financial management, including budgeting, cost tracking, and forecasting.
• Ability to align technical and financial objectives to achieve program success.

Education and Certifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field.
• IAT Level II certification as defined by DoDD 8570.01, 8570.01-M, 8140.01-03 (and amendments).

Preferred

• Master's degree in a related field.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
• Scrum Master (CSM or equivalent).
• PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner).
• Additional cybersecurity certifications under DoDD 8570/8140. (Security+, CySA+, CISSP)
• ITIL 3 Foundation Certification (Sec+/CySA+/CISSP and ITIL 3 validate a baseline knowledge of IT and ITSM)

Competitive Benefits Package Includes:

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents
• 401(k) with 3% company contribution and immediate vesting
• Generous PTO policy (15 vacation, 5 sick, 2 personal days)
• Reimbursement for job-related certifications, generous training budget and company provided access to training platforms.

JFL Consulting, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to: race, religion or creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, status with regard to public assistance or any other protected class under federal, state or local statute. It is also the policy of JFL Consulting, LLC to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.