Senior Technical Program Manager (R3761)
Shield AI
IT, Operations
Washington, DC, USA
Posted on Sep 11, 2025
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With nine offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
Job Description:
Shield AI is seeking a Technical Program Analyst in Washington, D.C. to work closely with the Technical Program Management team to support excellence in execution of program objectives.
What you'll do:
- Ensure positive program outcomes through a deep understanding of software development lifecycles, systems integration, flight testing, and technical project management fundamentals
- Support effective execution of program requirements and internal management processes & systems
- Collaborate closely with engineering and software development teams to translate technical requirements into executable program plans
- Apply systems engineering principles to ensure technical feasibility, integration, and alignment with program objectives
- Support and help manage baseline & updates to program costs and schedules using Shield AI-selected tools
- Assist with preparation, tracking, and on-time submission of Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) items in accordance with contract requirements and delivery schedules.
- Conduct analysis and reporting of monthly planned vs actuals
- Serve as primary program representative to work with Finance/Accounting to ensure the accuracy of data and reporting for all above tasks
- Support the generation of cost estimates for program modifications/options/etc
- Evaluate staffing needs against resource availability projections
- Identify and assess program, project and organizational risks
- Prepare briefings, reports, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders, including senior executive leadership.
- Coordinate with finance, contracts, engineering, security and logistics teams to ensure cohesive program execution.
Required qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (e.g., Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics) required
- Requires a minimum of 3-5 years of related professional experience in a technically oriented program or systems engineering environment
- Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance
- Ability to interface effectively with cross-functional engineering teams and translate technical concepts into actionable program deliverables
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience working on a DoD Program of Record (PoR)
- Understanding of DoD acquisition cycle
- Understanding of CDRLs and related DIDS, FARs, etc.
- Understanding of DoD program financials
- Exceptional interpersonal skills (verbal and written)and ability to lead by influence and collaboration
- Experience in project and program management and ability to run projects
- Superb skills in leadership, time management, organization, team management
- Significant experience and excellent skills with Microsoft Office Suite and experience with scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project or Smartsheet.
- Demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience working in an engineering, systems development, or R&D environment strongly preferred
- Active Secret clearance or higher
- Experience with Earned Value and managing Gate Reviews, Estimates at Completion (EACs) and Program Management Reviews (PMRs)
- Power Automate for workflow automation across Microsoft applications
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Temporary employee offer package:
Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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