Technical Program Manager

Seeking a Technical Program Manager to join our team in the Stafford / Fredericksburg, VA area. As a Technical Program Manager, you’ll work alongside our Department of Justice customer supporting their mission‑critical programs. You will help guide a technical team through solution development and deliver that supports our strategic customer initiatives. This role requires an active Top‑Secret clearance.

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee‑owned federal contractor supporting national‑priority programs in Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Our Program Manager positions play a vital role in contributing to the long‑term growth of the company and value of our ESOP.

• Support a Department of Justice/FBI program developing and deploying advanced data collection systems.
• Provide clear direction to contractor staff, oversee task execution, and ensure milestones are met on time and within budget.
• Coordinate closely with customer leadership, responding to technical inquiries and issue resolution requests within 24 hours.
• Supervise project staff and maintain consistent, transparent communication with Government counterparts.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with Government agencies and mission partners.
• Deliver effective briefings to senior audiences and communicate clearly in both individual and group settings.
• Manage multiple high priority tasks simultaneously, balancing short term requirements and long term program objectives.
• Participate in company growth activities including opportunity identification, capture, and proposal responses.

• Active Top Secret clearance; willingness to complete a CI polygraph if required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field (BS + 10 years of experience, or MS + 9 years).
• Demonstrated technical program management experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks, analyze and resolve issues quickly, and operate effectively under direction of senior team members.
• Ability to travel within the Washington Metro Area and occasionally within the U.S.
• Previous experience with the Department of Justice is a plus