Technical Program Manager

At ITA International, we're a tech-enabled professional services company. Headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, we leverage subject matter expertise, data analytics and technology to challenge boundaries and transform possibilities.

With a global presence and a passionate team of over 200 ITAers, we're driven by mission success for our customers, "In The Arena." Our expertise spans Operations, Training, Engineering, Nanotechnology, Statistics, Machine Learning and Software Engineering - enabling data and tech-enabled solutions that deliver real value.

Join our impactful journey at ITA International. As Theodore Roosevelt said, "The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena." We're here, standing beside our customers, ready to serve and succeed.

ITA is seeking a Technical Program Manager to join our team.

The Technical Program Manager leads the application of operations research, advanced analytics, modeling, and decision support methodologies to solve complex government mission challenges while managing the execution of technical programs and customer engagements. This position serves as a trusted advisor to Government leaders, translating operational requirements into data-driven solutions that improve mission effectiveness, resource allocation, and organizational performance.

The role combines program management, technical leadership, customer engagement, and analytical expertise to deliver innovative solutions supporting defense, intelligence, logistics, readiness, digital transformation, and enterprise modernization initiatives.

The role also requires the technical breadth to provide overarching technical direction across software development, cloud and enterprise architecture, and data engineering disciplines - enabling the manager to credibly lead and guide multidisciplinary technical teams and establish a coherent technical vision across all programs under management.

Program Leadership

Manage technical programs from initiation through execution, ensuring successful delivery of scope, schedule, cost, quality, and customer objectives.

• Serve as the primary interface with Government customers, Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs), and senior stakeholders.

• Develop project plans, staffing strategies, risk management plans, and performance metrics.

• Lead multidisciplinary teams supporting analytical studies, software development, and decision support initiatives.

• Establish and communicate a coherent technical vision across managed programs, aligning software development, data engineering, cloud architecture, and analytical approaches to mission objectives.

• Guide technical decision-making across disciplines, including software architecture, cloud platform strategy, and data pipeline design, ensuring technical coherence across the portfolio.

Data Analytics & Decision Support

• Lead the development of quantitative models, simulations, optimization algorithms, forecasting models, and statistical analyses to evaluate alternatives, optimize resource allocation, and improve mission planning.

• Oversee the design and delivery of executive dashboards, performance metrics, and business intelligence solutions that integrate structured and unstructured data from multiple government systems.

• Guide teams in applying predictive analytics, machine learning, and decision support tools where appropriate to enhance mission effectiveness and support executive decision-making.

• Evaluate the technical soundness of analytical approaches, providing expert guidance on methodology selection, model validation, and analytical rigor.

• Conduct and oversee cost-benefit analyses, trade studies, scenario analyses, and mission effectiveness assessments.

• Translate analytical findings into clear, actionable recommendations for senior Government leadership, ensuring all products are accurate, traceable, and aligned with customer requirements.

Technical Direction & Engineering Oversight

• Provide technical direction and oversight across software development, cloud architecture, and data engineering workstreams.

• Guide software engineers and data engineers in design decisions, technology selection, and implementation approaches consistent with the program's technical vision.

• Guide teams in applying Agile and Scrum frameworks, ensuring development practices such as sprint planning, backlog management, and iterative delivery are executed effectively across programs.

• Review and advise on cloud architecture designs (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) to ensure scalability, security, and alignment with government standards such as FedRAMP.

• Ensure software development practices (e.g., Agile/DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines) align with program objectives and customer requirements.

• Bridge communication between OR/analytics teams and software/engineering teams to ensure integrated, coherent technical solutions.

• Identify and mitigate technical risks across the full development lifecycle.

Customer Engagement

• Partner with Government stakeholders to identify operational challenges and define analytical requirements.

• Facilitate working groups, executive briefings, and technical reviews.

• Present findings to senior military officers, SES personnel, and executive leadership.

• Build trusted relationships that position the company for future growth opportunities.

Customer Solutions Support

• Support capture efforts by identifying customer needs and developing technical solution strategies alongside the Customer Solutions Team and Growth Support Team.

• Contribute to white papers, technical proposals, Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates, and proposal volumes.

• Provide subject matter expertise during customer demonstrations and solution presentations.

Continuous Improvement

• Recommend innovative approaches to improve mission performance through data analytics, automation, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation.

• Promote adoption of best practices in operations research, systems analysis, and program management.

• Mentor junior analysts, software engineers, and technical project staff across analytical methodologies, software development practices, and program execution.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, Economics, or a related technical discipline; or a related technical discipline; equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• 10+ years of experience leading complex technical programs and multidisciplinary teams, including experience supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, Federal Government, or equivalent large-scale enterprise or industry environments.

• Demonstrated ability to provide technical direction and leadership across multidisciplinary teams spanning operations research, software development and engineering, data engineering, and analytics.

• Demonstrated experience applying quantitative analysis, modeling, optimization, and decision support methodologies to solve complex operational or mission challenges

• Proven ability to translate complex technical findings into clear, actionable recommendations for senior military officers, SES personnel, or C-suite executives.

• Demonstrated understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), cloud computing concepts, and data engineering principles sufficient to provide technical direction to engineering teams.

• Active Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Operations Research, Systems Engineering, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, or a related field.

• Proficiency with or working knowledge of analytical and data tools such as Python, R, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms; familiarity with data engineering tools such as Spark, Databricks, or Airflow is a plus.

• Applied experience with machine learning, predictive analytics, simulation modeling, or optimization techniques.

• Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP), or DAWIA Program Management certification

• Experience supporting US Navy programs.

ITA International proudly complies with all federal and state benefit and pay transparency laws. Employees of ITA can expect a robust benefit package, including:

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability insurance (where applicable)
• Voluntary ancillary benefit options
• 401k retirement benefits with employer matching contributions

Pay range for this position is $160,000 - $185,000 annually.

This position has a broad compensation range due to the complexities of government contracting, including contract pricing, labor category requirements, funding parameters, and varying levels of candidate experience and qualifications.

ITA International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), ITA International would like to ensure that your application process goes as smoothly as possible. If you would like to preview the physical requirements for this position, or if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with ITA, please contact us by phone at 757-246-6781 or email us at HR@ita-intl.com.