[Job Radar](https://jobradar.live/) / [Jobs](https://jobradar.live/ilanlar) / Technical Program Manager -Missile Defense Active On-site Long Beach, CA or Washington DC or Denver, CO Posted · 29.09.2026 Greenhouse (US) # Technical Program Manager -Missile Defense True Anomaly Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it. OUR MISSION True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground. OUR VALUES Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity. What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results. It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together. BENEFITS & PERKS Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, with HSA/HRA options Generous time off: Flexible Time Off (FTO) for exempt employees, accrued PTO of up to 25 days for non-exempt employees, plus 12 paid holidays; Parental Leave; Sick Leave Fuel for your day: Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees And more: 401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, and Dog Fridays Equity participation: Equity is included as part of our total compensation package, giving you an opportunity to share in the company’s success. Do not apply to fixed term and temporary roles  YOUR MISSION  We are seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM) with hardware development background with a passion for building mission-critical systems to support space superiority. You will serve as the owner of program execution—driving clarity, alignment, predictability, and accountability across engineering, production, security and program office.  In this role, you will ensure the successful delivery of complex, cutting edge, never before operated missile defense system, managing risk proactively, and leading programs through ambiguity. You will operate at the intersection of technical execution and program leadership, maintaining authority over delivery plans, escalation paths, and cross-functional dependencies.  RESPONSIBILITIES  Lead the end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of program sprints, for True Anomaly’s missile defense program.  Own program execution: define delivery plans, manage scope and milestones, and drive accountability across engineering and cross-functional teams.  Serve as the primary delivery interface with internal engineering and program office on the execution of the program, compiling metrics on program health and status Translate product requirements into actionable technical plans in partnership with engineering, ensuring alignment with engineering architecture and mission needs.  Participate in architectural discussions, highlighting risks, identifying gaps, and ensuring decisions support delivery timelines, security posture, and system reliability.  Manage and resolve cross-team dependencies across engineering, production, security and program office; maintain a real-time dependency map for all initiatives.  Track program performance using execution metrics (velocity, predictability, defect trends, release readiness) and drive continuous improvement.  Proactively identify and manage risks, tradeoffs, and blockers; escalate and recommend decisions when schedule, scope, or resources misalign.  Thrive in a high-ambiguity, fast-paced environment, creating structure, clarity, and alignment where needed.  Maintain program dashboards ensuring key stakeholders have the most up to date information available to inform decisions. Required Qualifications  5+ years of experience in program management in relevant technical fields. Strong technical understanding of a relevant space defense system (satellites, missile, rockets, engines, etc.)  Experience with Jira, Confluence, and other software tracking tools  Deep familiarity with Agile / Scrum / Kanban processes.  Exceptional communication skills across technical and non-technical partners.  Experience working classified DoW programs or relevant background Secret Clearance required; TS/SCI preferred.  Preferred Qualifications  PowerBI or other relevant data visualizaiton tools Background in engineering, computer science or a related technical field  PMP or Agile certification is a plus  COMPENSATION Base Salary: $120,000 - $175,000 Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave  Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS  Work Location: This role is at Long Beach, CA OR Washington DC OR Denver, CO To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us know.   This job was verified from Greenhouse (US). Applications are completed on the original source. [Apply on the original listing ↗](https://jobradar.live/ilan/394f293c-2ed3-4364-8a08-b596daf9f001/git) ## Stop searching one by one for roles like this. Upload your resume or enter your target roles to see your first 3 matches for free. [Find jobs for me →](https://jobradar.live/uye/kayit) Your resume is never shared with employers; it is processed only for matching. 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