Senior Technical Project Manager
Markon· Government consulting· Oct 23, 2026 · 4d ago
Chantilly, VA, United States
In office
Full-time
Manager
$122K–$178K est.
10+ years exp
Job description
Markon is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Project Manager to support an Intelligence Community customer. This role will lead strategic technical planning, project integration, and governance activities across complex network and telecommunications initiatives. The position will collaborate with technical leadership, architects, engineers, and project managers to develop technical roadmaps, coordinate project execution, improve governance processes, and ensure alignment with organizational priorities. This role requires strong technical expertise in Intelligence Community networks, including satellite communications capabilities, combined with advanced project management and strategic planning skills.
• Lead the development and maintenance of strategic technical roadmaps aligned with customer objectives, mission requirements, and long-term network modernization initiatives.
• Collaborate with technical directors, architects, engineers, and project managers to identify technical requirements, dependencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide project management oversight and guidance across multiple technical initiatives, ensuring consistent processes, schedules, deliverables, and risk management practices.
• Manage small to large IT projects, including project planning, schedule development, stakeholder coordination, resource allocation, and performance tracking.
• Lead technical governance activities, including meeting coordination, change management, configuration management, decision tracking, and documentation of technical reviews.
• Develop and maintain project control gate documentation, technical artifacts, schedules, and executive-level briefings.
• Coordinate requirements management activities, track assignments, and communicate project status, risks, and dependencies across technical teams.
• Develop and implement resource capacity planning processes to support effective allocation of personnel and resources across multiple projects.
• Provide technical guidance on network architectures, telecommunications infrastructure, satellite capabilities, and network modernization strategies .
• Analyze technical trends, project performance data, and emerging technologies to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
• Lead process improvement and change management initiatives to strengthen governance, operational efficiency, and project execution.
• Collaborate across Intelligence Community organizations to support network integration, recapitalization, and transformation initiatives.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in technical project management, IT infrastructure, network engineering, systems integration, or related technical disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience supporting Intelligence Community networks, including network architectures, protocols, telecommunications technologies, and satellite capabilities.
• Experience leading complex IT projects involving technical planning, schedule management, systems integration, and cross-functional coordination.
• Experience developing strategic technical roadmaps, managing project dependencies, and aligning technical initiatives with organizational objectives.
• Strong experience with technical governance, configuration management, change management, and project control processes.
• Experience leading governance meetings, developing technical documentation, and presenting project schedules and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Experience with resource capacity planning, allocation tracking, and project execution within matrixed organizations.
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, and other IT project management methodologies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Confluence, and project management or collaboration tools.
• Demonstrated experience with ServiceNow
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and technical writing skills.
Desired Qualifications
• Experience supporting Intelligence Community network modernization, recapitalization, or transformation initiatives .
• Advanced knowledge of classified and unclassified network environments, including satellite communications infrastructure.
• Experience developing and implementing governance frameworks within large technical organizations.
• Experience leading organizational change management and business process improvement initiatives.
• Experience supporting technical directors, senior architects, and executive leadership on strategic planning activities.
• Experience developing resource capacity models, performance dashboards, and technical reporting tools.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile, Scrum, or related project management certification.
USD $190,000.00 - USD $205,000.00 /Yr.
The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions.
At Markon, we don't just offer jobs – we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work.
Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services.
Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make – which is why we’re consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation’s most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters – bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients’ missions.
Join us and make a meaningful impact.
Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Benefits Offered : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays
Application prep
Use the role’s language and application details while tailoring your materials.
Keywords to mirror
agilescrum
- Platform
- icims
- Effort
- medium
Benefits
Benefits detected in the listing.
Dental
Vision
401(K)
Paid Time Off