Technical program manager Jobs in Alexandria, VA

Overview
ARServices delivers innovative program management, financial, technical, and advisory solutions that advance national security missions across the Federal Government. With deep expertise supporting the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and other national security agencies, we help our customers address complex Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) and CBRNE challenges through responsive, mission-focused solutions that strengthen operational readiness and protect the nation. Build a career that supports the mission. ARServices partners with defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies to solve complex national security challenges. Explore opportunities to join our team at https://arslimited.com/careers/

Why Work at ARServices?
At ARServices, your work has purpose. Every day, our employees help solve complex challenges that strengthen national security and support critical government missions. We invest in talented professionals by fostering a collaborative, mission-focused culture where innovation is encouraged, contributions are recognized, and career growth is supported. Guided by our core values of Agility, Reliability, and Success, we empower our people to make an impact, both for our customers and for the future.

Position Description
ARServices is seeking an experienced Technical Program Analyst (Acquisition & Program Management Support) to provide Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) Research and Development (RD) Directorate. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong expertise in DoD acquisition, budget execution, and RDT&E program management. You will support classified CWMD programs by developing acquisition strategies, managing spend plans, tracking financial performance, preparing high-level documentation, and delivering actionable insights to close warfighter capability gaps.

The Technical Program Analyst will manage acquisition strategies, program planning, financial execution, and documentation for R&D projects. You will coordinate with contracting officers, develop key deliverables, track cost, schedule, and performance, support audits, and provide senior leaders with clear executive summaries and recommendations.

A qualified candidate will perform the following duties and responsibilities, but are not limited to:

• Support and protect a classified program while executing government guidance.
• Develop acquisition strategies and procurement documents, including drafting Statements of Work (SOWs), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), and conducting market research.
• Develop and monitor plans for assigned programs and projects.
• Coordinate support to contracting officers through contract award and administration.
• Support program design, develop and monitor spend plans, and recommend acquisition vehicles (including Economy Act and other federal contracting mechanisms) to fund technology development that closes warfighter CWMD gaps.
• Draft correspondence, white papers, and program briefings for government approval.
• Prepare and maintain program management execution reports, including research on unobligated commitments and Unliquidated Obligations (ULOs).
• Support overall management of R&D projects related to cost, schedule, and performance, including thorough documentation, monthly performance reviews, and reporting reconciliation.
• Support DTRA audit taskings and financial documentation requirements.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Current DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI access.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, management, business, or mathematics.
• 10+ years of overall experience managing budget execution within the Department of Defense / Department of War, preferably in Research, Development, Testing and Evaluation (RDT&E), with familiarity with the DoD Acquisition Life Cycle and government contracting/procurement methods.
• 5+ years of experience forecasting future financial requirements and preparing spend plans associated with POM, President’s Budget, and Budget Estimate Submission (BES) documents across multiple DoD appropriations.
• 3+ years of experience in acquisition, project management, or contracting.
• Knowledge of Government accounting policy and regulation, including DoD Financial Management Regulation (FMR), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), OMB Circular A-123, and DoD Directive 5000.01.
• Ability to independently manage projects while tracking performer reporting against planned milestones and execution against planned performance.
• Ability to synthesize information and deliver written and verbal executive summaries for senior leaders.
• Experience developing and presenting complex information to senior Government officials using Microsoft Office applications, including data visualizations such as pivot tables, bar graphs, and pie charts.
• Ability to manage stakeholder expectations within an integrated project team and recommend courses of action based on analysis of alternatives.
• Familiarity with multi-year fiscal planning and management at the program level across multiple projects.
• Financial knowledge and experience executing and tracking expenditures using source documents such as monthly reports, invoices, and spend plans.

Security Clearance Requirements
Current DoD Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance with SCI access.

Location & Travel
This is a full-time position based at DTRA Headquarters in Fort Belvoir, VA, with minimal travel expected.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business, management, or finance.
• Prior DTRA or military experience.
• Experience with tools such as Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI), Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), and Joint Integrated CBRN Analytic Platform (JICAP).
• Minimum of 5 years as a project manager or in a commensurate position of responsibility.
• Work experience with the SOCOM community, Special Operations, Counter-Proliferation (CP), CWMD technologies, or familiarity with detection and defeat of chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear weapons.
• Analytical research experience assessing defense threats and conducting market research for state-of-the-art technology development.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), or PMP.
• Acquisition Program Planning and Project Management training (e.g., DAWIA Level II Acquisition Project Management and/or Defense Acquisition University coursework).

Total Rewards
At ARServices, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing competitive compensation, meaningful career development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, paid time off, paid holidays, professional development opportunities, and employee wellness resources. Eligible employees may also participate in additional company-sponsored programs and benefits. We are proud to foster a culture built on Agility, Reliability, and Success, where employees are recognized for their contributions and empowered to grow their careers while supporting critical national security missions.

Compensation at ARServices is determined based on a variety of job-related factors, including education, relevant experience, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, internal equity, external market considerations, geographic location, security clearance level, contract labor category and funding requirements, organizational needs, and applicable federal, state, and local laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full-time status. Actual starting compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's qualifications and the factors identified above.

Posted Salary Range USD $94,825 - $181,590 / Yr.

Equal Employment Opportunity
ARServices is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a workplace where employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and performance. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy or related medical conditions, protected veteran status, military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable Accommodation
ARServices is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, perform the essential functions of a position, or access other employment benefits, please contact our Talent Acquisition team for assistance.