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Director of Program Management - Capability Development and Effects Lead

Two Six Technologies
Location
Herndon, Virginia
Posted
19 days ago
Department
TE2 Effects - Comm Systems
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance
  • 12+ years of experience in program management, technical management, or systems engineering within the defense and intelligence sector
  • Understanding of reverse engineering, embedded systems, vulnerability research, and AI evaluation frameworks & tools
  • Demonstrated profit/loss and financial risk management experience ($10M+ program scope) with full EAC/ETC tracking authority and proposal capture leadership
  • Proven track record of success in leading full-lifecycle capture and proposal efforts to achieve revenue growth and maintain pipeline qualified growth (~20% YoY target)
Nice to have
  • Technical expertise in complex radio and RF systems evaluation, signal characterization, protocol/waveform analysis, hardware interfaces, and firmware behavior
  • Proven experience with software-defined radios (SDR), satellite communications (SATCOM), IoT, tactical communications, and research-to-operations transitions
  • Program Management Professional (PMP) certification or an advanced technical degree in engineering or computer science
What the job really is

The Director of Program Management - Capability Development and Effects Lead at Two Six Technologies will oversee high-visibility programs related to RF and wireless technology, managing program execution and financial aspects while leading a team. The role involves building customer partnerships, leading proposal responses, and ensuring the transition of research into operational capabilities, all while maintaining communication with government stakeholders.

Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid leave
  • Tuition assistance
  • Professional development
Things to weigh
  • Salary range is quite broad ($219,945 — $329,918), indicating potential variability based on individual qualifications
  • Role requires active TS/SCI clearance, which may limit candidate pool
  • Focus on RF and wireless technology may not appeal to those looking for broader program management roles
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