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Technical Program Manager

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
401(k)
United States, California, San Diego
Jul 31, 2026
MTSI is seeking a Technical Program Manager to support a key joint development program. This role is responsible for managing technical planning, readiness, and execution across a portfolio of experimentation events, demonstrations, and multiservice activities that drive mission advancement and operational integration. The ideal candidate blends program management discipline with operational planning expertise and a strong understanding of complex technical environments. This position is highly collaborative across various geographical locations, requiring coordination across engineering teams, operators, service representatives, and leadership to ensure each event is fully synchronized and technically prepared. Responsibilities Lead planning and management of technical experimentation, demonstrations, and integration events across multiple services and partner organizations Develop and maintain program plans, schedules, and event roadmaps aligned with strategic objectives Track milestones, risks, dependencies, and resource needs for all technical and operational activities Ensure program execution remains synchronized with timelines across geographically distributed teams Identify required systems, networks, cloud/onprem environments, and missionsupport infrastructure needed for events Work closely with engineering, operations, and integration teams to ensure all technical capabilities are configured, tested, transported, and available Prevent readiness gaps such as missing equipment, misaligned environments, or incomplete service integration Coordinate with representatives from the Air Force, Army, Navy, USMC, and other mission partners to ensure appropriate participation and technical alignment Facilitate working groups, planning sessions, syncs, and briefings to maintain shared awareness of priorities and progress Serve as a central communication node between technical teams, operators, and leadership Maintain accurate and uptodate reporting on event readiness, execution status, risks, and decisions Provide leadership with insights on upcoming requirements, conflicts, resource constraints, and integration challenges Capture lessons learned from events and incorporate improvements into future cycles. Required Experience 15+ years of experience supporting or managing DoD technical experimentation, demonstrations, exercises, or integration events Understanding of joint operations, mission systems, C2 concepts, and crossservice coordination Strong program or project management background with ability to manage complex technical dependencies Excellent communication skills with experience coordinating across military, government, and contractor teams Ability to manage schedules across multiple time zones and distributed locations Required Education Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline An advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Engineering or a related technical field (desired) Active Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification (Level II/III) Desired Qualifications 20+ years of experience Experience with ABMS, CJADC2, or similar missionintegration environments Prior military, government, or defenseindustry experience in technical operations or joint planning Knowledge of experimentation infrastructure, cloud/onprem integration environments, and servicespecific systems Familiarity with common PM and scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project) Required Clearance Active TS/SCI The pay range for this position in is $170,000/year 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. #LI-KK1 Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security. Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry. 100% Employee Owned: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year. Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for: Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year Flexible schedules 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December) Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993. Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide. For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.