Senior Technical Program Manager (R3761)

Job Description

Job Description

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 :

Preferred qualifications :

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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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Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.