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Technical Program Manager (Radar)

SciTecBoulderPosted 19 Oct 2026

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SciTec, a Firefly Aerospace Company, is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor that delivers advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security. For over forty-five years, we have supported Department of Defense customers by developing innovative remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques to deliver world-class data exploitation capabilities supporting missile defense; intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance; space domain awareness; and aircraft survivability missions.

Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. SciTec cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type. Further, U.S. citizenship is a requirement to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered. SciTec is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead a radar modernization program, overseeing the delivery of advanced radar modernization capabilities through agile software development, system integration, and hardware upgrade efforts.

Responsibilities Lead all phases of the program lifecycle, from program startup and planning through execution, delivery, and sustainment, ensuring alignment with customer mission objectives and organizational priorities. Maintain full accountability for program cost, schedule, technical performance, quality, and risk management across software development, systems engineering, integration, test, and hardware modernization activities.

Direct cross-functional teams in the successful execution of radar modernization initiatives, ensuring technical solutions meet operational requirements while adhering to contractual commitments. Lead the development of competitive proposals, statements of work (SOWs), technical volumes, program plans, and contract modifications, supporting both program execution and business growth objectives. Serve as the primary customer interface and trusted advisor, leading program reviews, technical interchange meetings, milestone reviews, and executive briefings to communicate program status, technical progress, risks, opportunities, and strategic direction.

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Proactively identify, manage, and communicate program risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation strategies to both customer stakeholders and SciTec leadership, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making. Drive successful execution of Agile software development activities, modernization roadmaps, and incremental capability releases through close collaboration with engineering, product, and customer teams. Foster long-term customer relationships and identify opportunities for follow-on work, capability expansion, and new business growth within the radar modernization and missile defense mission areas.

Represent the program during Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), Program Management Reviews (PMRs), Integrated Design Reviews (IDRs), Sprint Reviews, Sprint Demonstrations, and other customer-facing technical and management forums. Champion program execution excellence by establishing clear priorities, promoting accountability, and ensuring effective coordination among engineering, operations, business, and customer stakeholders.

Mentor and support program personnel while contributing to organizational strategy, operational improvement initiatives, and the overall success of the company. Perform additional duties as assigned in support of program, customer, and organizational objectives. Other duties as assigned Requirements Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Business, or a related field. 10+ years of experience managing complex Department of Defense (DoD) hardware and software development programs.

Demonstrated success leading cross-functional engineering teams and delivering programs on cost, on schedule, and within technical requirements. Experience with radar, sensor systems, command-and-control (C2), missile defense, or related defense mission areas. Strong understanding of program management disciplines, including risk management, financial management, contract execution, and customer engagement. Experience supporting Agile software development programs and leading customer-facing technical and program reviews.

Excellent written, verbal, briefing, and presentation skills. Proven ability to build trusted relationships with customers, partners, and senior leadership. Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Active Secret security clearance; Top Secret preferred. Candidates who have one or more of the following skills will be preferred Experience with Ground Based Radar systems, radar modernization efforts, sensor processing, track management, data fusion, and mission systems integration.

Experience transitioning advanced technology capabilities into operational defense systems. Previous responsibility for managing multi-million-dollar government contracts and geographically distributed engineering teams.Ground-based radar mission processing domain knowledge Subcontractor management Active DoD Final SECRET clearance or higher Benefits SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including: 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match 100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options 80% company paid Dental insurance 100% company paid Vision insurance 100% company paid Life insurance 100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance 100% company paid Hospital Indemnity insurance Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness insurance Short-term Disability insurance Annual Profit-Sharing Plan Discretionary Performance Bonus Paid Parental Leave Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay Flexible Work Hours The pay range for this position is The pay range for this position is USD 161,000 - USD 232,000 / year.

/ year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation. SciTec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. VET/Disabled.

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