[Remote] Technical Program Manager, Cleared

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Aalyria is a technology company that supplies laser communications technology and temporospatial software-defined networking platforms to the aerospace industry. The Technical Program Manager will lead execution of a sensitive classified customer program, coordinating engineering teams, government stakeholders, technical tradeoffs, security requirements, contracts, finances, risks, and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Own program planning and execution for a classified Spacetime engineering effort, driving the work through each phase of the mission and directly resolving cross-system dependencies and technical tradeoffs, not just surfacing them for others to decide
• Serve as the primary programmatic interface with a cleared government customer, communicating fluently with both technical staff and senior government stakeholders across classified and unclassified channels
• Run the operating rhythm, such as kickoffs, technical reviews, exec readouts, that keeps Engineering, Product, and Solutions Engineering aligned on status, risk, and decisions across compartmented and uncompartmented workstreams
• Translate customer and mission requirements into actionable engineering plans. You should be able to read and critique a design document unaided, and reason in real time about latency, throughput, scaling, and failure-mode tradeoffs
• Handle classified information and CUI correctly as a matter of course, maintain a sound personal security posture, and follow program security and export-control (ITAR/EAR) requirements without needing to be reminded. Partner closely with the FSO and IT/Cybersecurity, who are direct stakeholders in how this role is evaluated
• Own T&M or cost-type contract reporting requirements, including monthly labor, subcontract, hardware, and materials tracking at the Master Equipment List (MEL) level to support invoicing
• Identify schedule, scope, and dependency risk early; escalate with context; and coordinate mitigations directly with engineering leads across development, staging, and dedicated government cloud production environments

Skills

• Active TS/SCI clearance in good standing
• 5+ years of experience in technical program management, engineering program management, or a closely related role delivering complex technical platforms, ideally for U.S. Government or defense/space customers
• Demonstrated technical depth: the ability to read and critique a design document unaided, and to engage engineering teams on architecture, scaling, and failure-mode tradeoffs as a peer, not a translator
• A track record with genuinely technical programs, infrastructure migrations, API/interface contracts, cross-system dependency resolution, or multi-team technical rollouts, not just cross-functional coordination with a technical flavor
• Proven ability to influence without authority and interface confidently with senior government and customer stakeholders
• Experience managing complex project financials, resource tracking, or strict contractual reporting requirements (T&M, FFP, or cost-type contracts)
• U.S. citizenship (required to hold and maintain the clearance level above)
• Background in engineering, hardware/software systems, or solutions architecture, or a related field with hands-on experience running technical programs alongside engineering teams
• U.S. citizen or national
• U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder)
• Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157
• Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158
• Be eligible to access export-controlled information without requiring an export authorization
• Be eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the necessary export authorization from the appropriate U.S. government agency
• TS/SCI with polygraph is strongly preferred given the access levels this role requires
• Familiarity with networking, telecom, or SDN/traffic engineering concepts
• Strong background in satellite and mission operations — early-orbit commissioning, fleet readiness, or operating in high-consequence environments
• Experience supporting programs that have transitioned from prototype to production volumes, and improving TRL/MRL along the way
• In-depth knowledge of USG acquisition processes, FAR/DFARS, and contract vehicles (BAAs, sole-source, IDIQs, OTAs)
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field — preferred, not mandatory
• Willingness to travel occasionally as program needs require

Benefits

• Innovative Environment: Work at a cutting-edge company shaping the future of aerospace communications.
• Impactful Work: Directly contribute to critical national security programs and initiatives.
• Growth Opportunities: Expand your career with opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Inclusive Culture: Be part of a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive workplace where your contributions matter.
• Flexibility: Flexible working arrangements including hybrid remote/in-office schedules.
• Comprehensive benefits (401(k), dental, vision, health, life insurance)
• Paid time off
• Equity options

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