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Are you an experienced Technical Program Manager with demonstrated strong technical and managerial experience organizing, planning, directing, and managing systems engineering and technical contractor staff? Then we have a great opportunity for you to support our government customer!

As a Technical Program Manager, you will:

• Assist the contract Program Manager in providing team leadership, guidance, and program management vision.
• Provide technical expertise across the acquisition, logistics and system engineering lifecycle.
• Work with a team of driven, supportive, and highly skilled professionals.
• Receive a robust benefits package that includes Employee Stock Ownership Plan!
• Enjoy flexibility in managing your work hours and personal needs with a single accrual leave plan.

A week in the life of a Technical Program Manager:

• Supervise personnel to ensure tasks are completed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintain currency in technical applications affecting industry and Government with the ability to quickly research and understand feasibility of solutions.
• Provide technical oversight and assessment of systems and processes throughout the system life cycle; suggest cost savings solutions and best practice implementations where applicable.
• Manage and oversee the successful implementation of proven, disciplined systems engineering processes resulting in a total system solution that is robust and meets Government mission needs.
• Manage and oversee support to government logistics needed to maintain technical equipment in field and office applications.
• Consult with the contract Program Manager as needed in support of the day-to-day operations.
• Provide inputs to contractual deliverables.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must have an active TOP SECRET clearance or CBP Background Investigation or DHS Clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline and 15+ years of experience
• At least 8 years of demonstrated experience in systems engineering and logistics.
• Expert knowledge and implementation of DHS System Engineering Life Cycle, DHS Technical guidance, and directives
• Demonstrated experience in handling multiple complex programs by reviewing enterprise-wide requirements, design considerations, design constraints, and program budgets.
• Experience with ISO 9001, CMMI Level 3, and DHS ALF and SELC processes, and procedures.
• Experience with DHS Systems, Technologies, and Architecture.
• Experience with cost wise readiness policies and principles.
• Ability to identify technical risks and provide remediation plans.
• Experience with management of or development of internal government Service Level Agreements and application to sound practices in ensuring performance, especially with regard to maintenance and logistics.
• Expertise in applying Government strategies to technical solutions, e.g., autonomy, security, integration.

Who We Are:

Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs, and innovation we deliver excellence every day.

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• Forbes National Best Midsize Companies
• Energage National Best Workplaces, National
• Washington Post Best Workplaces

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• U.S. Department of Labor Hire Vets Medallion
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