Technical Manager

Technical Manager

We train like we fight! If you want to be part of a dynamic team developing engaging and hands-on training solutions, this is the place for you! We are currently seeking a Technical Manager with an active TS / SCI with Poly to join our team in the Hanover, MD area. The Technical Manager is a key position on the contract and shall be responsible for the technical management of contract activities. The TM serves as the main point of contact for the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on technical topics. The TM directly contributes to program efforts in several areas, including trouble shooting of technical and programmatic issues, schedule estimation and tracking, contract performance management, risk management, requirements analysis, and quality assurance activities. Ensures proper performance of technical tasks necessary to ensure the most efficient and effective execution of the contract. The Technical Manager shall utilize expert communication skills needed to direct the skilled technical resources and report on the technical progress, issues, and problem areas, as well as write and review technical documents. This position requires on-site presence.

Responsibilities :

• Assist task managers in trouble shooting technical and programmatic issues on individual projects.
• Ensure project plans are achievable, complete, and timely.
• Work with the other program / task managers when applicable, to provide effective and efficient technical management of the contractor's effort.
• Evaluate staffing needs of technical tasks and make staffing recommendations to the Program Manager.
• Review and propose the Integrated Program Baseline (or resource loaded schedule) to the Program Manager.
• Review technical risk and technical risk mitigation activities and estimate resources for the same.
• Prepare technical content for program status reviews and other formal reviews to be presented to the Government PM.
• Ensure the timely recruitment and training of program staff - both direct and indirect.
• Review all technical reports before release to the Government.
• Communicate issues and solutions to the Government PM in a timely and transparent manner.
• Coordinate the preparation of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and value engineering proposals to the Program Manager.
• Rapidly assemble and execute focused cross-disciplinary Government / Contractor teams to address urgent or technical program / contract issues.
• Demonstrate excellent speaking and writing skills; effectively collaborate with other members of the team and prioritize tasks under strict deadlines
• Conduct Supervisor responsibilities

Review and approve timesheets; work with Leadership to understand and appropriately convey messages and updates regarding time charging to Team Members as needed

Requirements :

Clearance Required : Must have TS / SCI with Poly

Minimum Years of Experience : Fifteen (15) years of experience in managing technical activities of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.

Direct experience in managing Computer Network Operations (CNO) training is required.

Must have demonstrated experience in conducting requirements analysis, resource allocation, deliverable tracking, schedule and performance monitoring, and performance reporting.

Additionally, five (5) years of experience (can be concurrent with the 15 years) is required in each of the following areas :

Preferred :

Attendance : Attendance is critical at all times. Must be able to work a 40-hour workweek, normally Monday through Friday. However, times and days may vary depending on business requirements. Needs to be available to work overtime during critical peaks and be available to meet last minute requests for overtime should the situation occur.

Pay Transparency Verbiage Amentum's health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Eligible employees and their dependents may elect medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan, and, if eligible, a deferred compensation plan and Executive Deferral Plan. Employees will also receive 17 days of vacation per year, seven paid holidays, plus floating holidays and caregiver leave. Hired applicants will be able to purchase company stock and have the opportunity to receive a performance discretionary bonus. The base salary range for this position is $240k to $260k. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.