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SciTec

Technical Program Manager

Boulder
Salary
$161,000 - $232,000 / year
Level
Lead
Visa
Not offered

Not stated in the posting: work type.

Open. First seen 19 October 2026.

About the role

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 for an agile software development program. The program manager is responsible for program cost, schedule and technical performance. Additionally, the program manager is the primary interface to the customer to ensure satisfaction on the current program and build relationships for future efforts.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for coordination and management of all phases of program execution, from inception through completion
  • Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of major program or subset of programs
  • Coordinates the preparation of proposals, work statements and specifications, and financial terms/conditions of contract
  • Primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance
  • Establish and maintain technical and financial reports to show progress of projects to management and Customers
  • Keep both Customer and SciTec management aware of issues, risks, and accomplishments
  • Develops new business or expands the product line with the customer
  • Participate in TIMs, PMRs, IDRs and Sprint Demos with Customer
  • Provide leadership support ensuring overall success of the organization
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree in the physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or business administration
  • 10+ years’ industry experience with time managing Government Technical Software Programs
  • Strong team-building, time-management, and conflict-resolution abilities
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Excellent written communication, briefing, and presentation skills
  • Ability to interact, brief and develop positive relationships with both customer and company senior leadership
  • Demonstrated strategic thinking, marketing knowledge, and literacy in the program management disciplines
  • Detail oriented
  • Good verbal and written communication skills

Candidates who have one or more of the following skills will be preferred

  • Overhead Persistent InfraRed (OPIR) ground processing domain knowledge
  • Experience leading programs with values greater than $100 million
  • Experience with Agile principals (e.g., Scrum, SAFe, or Kanban, etc.)
  • Subcontractor management
  • Business Development experience
  • 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 $161,000 - $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.

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SciTec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. VET/Disabled.

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The team: Defense, Intelligence, & Space Solutions HIRES STEADILY

This role is one of 33 open in Defense, Intelligence, & Space Solutions. 19 were posted in the last 30 days and the oldest in April: a team that hires all year rather than one being built.

WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS

Python (23 of 33), Kubernetes (18 of 33), Linux (18 of 33), Agile (16 of 33), C++ (15 of 33), CI/CD (13 of 33), Docker (12 of 33)

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