Technical Program Manager

MANTECH seeks a visionary and results-driven Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead the TGS Lightspeed MBSE Development project. This is a remote-friendly role based out of Herndon, VA, where you will serve as the primary technical authority and strategic lead for a Proliferated Low Earth Orbit (PLEO) network.

• Directing the end-to-end development of the Lightspeed MBSE architecture and ensuring the seamless integration of multi-domain models into a unified digital source of truth.
• Proactively identifying and mitigating programmatic and technical risks while leading a "middle-out" modeling strategy to infer logical layers from high-level technical inputs.
• Leading Contractor-led Walkthroughs for Service Provider and USSF leadership, acting as the primary technical interface to ensure zero "critical" validation errors.
• Developing and maintaining integrated master schedules (IMS), budgets, and quality standards using both traditional and Agile methodologies.
• Ensuring the final architecture natively supports USSF Cameo workflows and the broader DoW digital engineering ecosystem across RF, network, and software segments.
• Establishing standards for federated modeling and API-based integrations to be replicated across other MANTECH programs.
• Working with all stakeholders to ensure complete and functioning systems that meet all USSF and DoW digital thread requirements.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Systems, Aerospace, Electrical, or Computer) and 10+ years of progressive experience in complex defense acquisitions.
• Advanced technical leadership experience managing MBSE programs within the DoD or modern digital thread environments.
• Specialized depth in systems engineering and MBSE (SysML/Cameo) to validate models across a federated architecture confidently.
• Proven ability to lead technical development with minimal day-to-day customer support, making high-stakes decisions based on high-level data.
• Deep expertise in space segments, network topologies, and API-based digital integrations.

• Master's or Ph.D. in technical engineering discipline and OCSMP Level 4 (Model Builder - Advanced) certification.
• Familiarity with Lifecycle Service Orchestration (LSO) or federated API architecture.
• Experience managing rapid, iterative execution using agile prototyping or "flex-engineering" frameworks.
• Self-starter with excellent people skills who can drive change and technical excellence throughout a distributed, multidisciplinary organization.

• Must be a U.S Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering high-level technical presentations to executive stakeholders.Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.