Modern Technology Solutions

Technical Program Manager (Digital Engineering)

Modern Technology Solutions$150K — $200K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical, engineering, or management discipline, or equivalent experience.
  • 15+ years of program/project management experience, with 5+ years in technical programs for the IC or DoD.
  • Experience leading Digital Engineering, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), or enterprise data modernization programs.
  • Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum delivery models and government program reviews.
  • Excellent communication skills, especially in briefing senior government stakeholders.
  • Experience managing multi-company ventures and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the execution of the Digital Ecosystem Accelerator (DEX) supporting the NGA.
  • Own day-to-day delivery of NGA's federated Digital Engineering Ecosystem anchored by an Authoritative Source of Truth.
  • Serve as the main contact between the delivery team and NGA, managing schedules, budgets, and technical direction.
  • Coordinate with government leaders on release planning and program reviews in a fast-paced environment.
  • Accountable for the timely and quality delivery of all program deliverables, supporting acquisition planning as needed.
  • Direct the execution of a multi-Release program roadmap, including planning and sprint cadence.
  • Manage program risks, scope, staffing, and collaboration among team members.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and financial benefits offered.
  • Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.
  • Supportive workplace focused on collaboration and innovation.
Full Job Description
Technical Program Manager (Digital Engineering) to work in Springfield, VA. Qualified candidates must be U.S. citizens with an active TS/SCI clearance and be eligible to obtain a CI Poly.

Responsibilities:
• Lead execution of the Digital Ecosystem Accelerator (DEX) effort supporting the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA).
• Owns day-to-day delivery of a phased, multi-year effort to stand up NGA's federated Digital Engineering Ecosystem (DEE) anchored by an enterprise Authoritative Source of Truth (ASoT)
• The Technical PM / Digital Engineering Lead is the primary interface between the delivery team and NGA stakeholders, owning schedule, budget, risk, and technical direction across program swimlanes including Enterprise Architecture & Business Intelligence, Digital Engineering, Cloud Native Platform, Data Layer, and Domain Engineering.
• Coordinate with government leads on release planning, program reviews, and roadmap execution in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.
• This role will be accountable for the cost, quality, and timely delivery of all program deliverables and supports acquisition planning activities as needed.
• Own overall implementation execution across a multi-Release program roadmap, including release planning, sprint cadence, and formal release demonstrations.
• Serve as primary government-facing lead for stakeholder coordination, governance alignment, and cross-functional synchronization across Enterprise Architecture & BI, Digital Engineering, Cloud Native Platform, Data Layer, and Domain Engineering.
• Lead recurring Program Management Reviews (PMRs) covering schedule status, budget status, technical progress, risk and mitigation, action items, and roadmap updates.
• Direct development and evolution of the Digital Engineering Management Plan (DEMP), Acquisition Lifecycle Plan, and Transformation Roadmap deliverables.
• Manage program risk, scope, staffing ramp, and subcontractor/teammate coordination across a joint venture delivery team.
• Track and report progress in Confluence/Jira, ensuring interim deliverables are visible to the government as sprints progress.
• Support transition planning across near-term, mid-term, and long-term contracting phases as the program matures.
• Ensure all deliverables are provided as Government-owned artifacts in required native and exchange formats (PDF, JSON, Excel, CSV).

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in a technical, engineering, or management discipline, or additional relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• 15+ years of program/project management experience, including 5+ years managing technical programs for the IC or DoD.
• Demonstrated experience leading Digital Engineering, MBSE, enterprise architecture, or enterprise data modernization programs of comparable scope and complexity.
• Strong working knowledge of Agile/Scrum delivery models, sprint-based execution, and government program review structures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience briefing senior government stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Experience managing multi-company/JV or teaming arrangements, subcontractor coordination, and cross-functional technical teams.

Desired Qualifications:
• PMP certification or equivalent.
• Experience supporting NGA, DoD, or Intelligence Community programs.
• Familiarity with UAF/SysML-based Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) environments and tools such as Cameo Enterprise Architect or Teamwork Cloud.
• Experience with OTA consortia, MIPR funding mechanisms, or GSA MAS contract vehicles.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps/cloud-native platform concepts and Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) requirements.

Clearance Requirements:
• Must be a U.S. citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance and have the ability to pass a CI polygraph within 30 days.

The pay range for this position is $150,000 to $200,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. This posting will be renewed periodically until the position is filled.

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About Modern Technology Solutions

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a leading-edge engineering and technology company that provides critical solutions for complex military and commercial programs. MTSI has been providing engineering and technical services to the defense industry since 1993. The company has a strong focus on innovation and is committed to delivering the best solutions to its clients. MTSI has a highly skilled workforce of engineers, scientists, and technical experts who are dedicated to providing the highest quality services to its clients. The company has a proven track record of success and has received numerous awards and recognition for its work.
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1993

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