***Active DoD Security Clearance Preferred*** ***US Citizenship Required*** ***NO VISA SUPPORT or C2C*** ***On-site in OKC Required*** Position Summary The Technical Program Manager for the Training Devices Integrated Product Team (IPT) will lead the design, development, integration, and delivery of training devices and simulators ranging from part-task trainers to full mission simulators. This role requires technical breadth, leadership, and strong Earned Value Management System (EVMS) driven program control. Key Responsibilities - Lead the Training Devices IPT, ensuring all products and deliverables meet schedule, cost, and technical requirements. - Lead multi-disciplinary teams (systems engineering, software, hardware, and manufacturing) and coordinate with engineering, logistics, quality, and customer stakeholders. - Develop and maintain program schedules, budgets, and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) reporting, including variance analysis and corrective action planning, serving as Control Account Manager (CAM) for assigned control accounts. - Manage program risks and opportunities and maintain technical baselines. - Ensure configuration control, versioning, and product-change alignment across all products and deliverables. - Coordinate integration, test, validation, and acceptance milestones. - Plan and manage SDRL deliverables to their governing DIDs, including submittal, review, and disposition of customer comments. - Manage suppliers and subcontractors, including oversight of cost, schedule, technical performance, risk management, and compliance with program requirements. - Facilitate program reviews, status updates, and communication across all levels. - Conduct internal and customer reviews and drive timely incorporation of feedback. - Drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with program and organizational processes. - Travel approximately 25% of the time (about one week per month) to customer, supplier, integration, and test sites, with additional travel as program needs require. Basic Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in engineering, technical communications, business, project management, or related field. - 5-8 years of technical or program management experience. - Proven leadership of an IPT or cross-functional / engineering project team. - Strong understanding and practical use of EVMS, including Control Account Manager (CAM) experience. - Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder-management skills, including the ability to translate technical content for varied audiences. - Experience managing suppliers or subcontractors, including tracking performance and resolving issues. - S. citizenship required. - Active DoD Secret security clearance, or the ability to obtain one. Preferred Qualifications - Experience with military or defense (DoD) programs; training-system program experience preferred. - Experience in training development, instructional systems design, or product lifecycle management. - Experience managing technical publications for aerospace, defense, or complex hardware/software systems. - Familiarity with S1000D, MIL-STD formatting, or other structured documentation standards. - Experience with digital pubs, interactive electronic technical manuals (IETMs), or XML-based systems. - Experience developing training devices, simulators, or complex integrated systems. - Familiarity with systems engineering processes (requirements, integration, V&V). - Familiarity with Agile program execution or hybrid program models. - PMP, PMI-ACP, INCOSE ASEP/CSEP, or similar project management or systems engineering certification. Position Benefits: As a full-time employee of Long Wave, you are eligible for our benefits package including: - Competitive Salary - Medical, Dental & Vision coverage - 401k - Educational Assistance - Life Insurance - Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions - Paid Time Off - This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.