CHAOS Inc. is a global technology company delivering next-generation capabilities to the defense and critical industrial sectors. Founded in 2022 by a seasoned leadership team CHAOS has quickly become the place where world-class multi-disciplinary engineers come to build mission-critical technologies. CHAOS has a mission-focused culture dedicated to solving the toughest technical challenges. Its unique agile engineering approach enables rapid prototyping while deep partnerships with defense and industry ensure real-world solutions.
Role Overview :
We areseekinga proactive and detail-orientedTechnical Program Manager (TPM)to lead the successful delivery of ourradarproduct line. This role is critical to aligning cross-functional teams meeting customer requirements and ensuring on-time delivery within budget. The TPM will collaborate closely withBusiness Development (BD)ProductionCustomer andEngineeringteams to oversee program execution manage budgets and ensure all technical and contractualobjectivesare met.
The TPM will report to the (Acting) Director the Program Execution Office (PEO).
Responsibilities :
- Program Lifecycle Ownership
Lead full program lifecycle to ensure thatcostschedule and performance goals are met
Provide oversight of all technical and operational functions planning organization and control of resources to complete all contract deliverables and servicesPlan and direct execution of the contractual technical multi-disciplinary engineering programming maintenance and administrative support effortIn conjunction with technical delivery team monitor and report progress through regularly scheduled briefings to leadership on program status and milestonesWorking with technical delivery leads manage acquisition and employment of project resourcesEnsure sufficient qualified staffing to achieve timely and successful completion of the efforts described in the contract statement of work (SOW)Cross-Functional CollaborationCoordinate efforts across engineering supply chain manufacturing operations and BD for integrated execution of the program
Lead and coordinate efforts to resolve project-related challenges and blockersCustomer EngagementServe as the primary POC to the customers COTR / Tech POC for contract cost schedule and performance
Coordinate all program management reviews with the customer to discuss contract performance special topics of interest and issue resolutionsCoordinate with technical delivery team on drafting and finalization of technical quarterly reports status reports final reports and other contract deliverable documentation as required by contractBudget & Resource Management :Manage program budget and resource allocation to meet project requirements efficiently
Support financial controls and administrative aspects of the projectChange ManagementManage and document scope changes ensuring alignment with project goals
Work 4-5 days onsite out of our office in Los Angeles (Hawthorne) CA or Washington D.C.Minimum Requirements :
B.S. in engineering computer science business or other related field and / or equivalent experience in DoD military or other Government environment performing in a related subject area (e.g. project management engineering computer science etc.) in a fast-paced dynamic environment5 years of Project Management experience managing complex projects of a similar scope and complexityExceptional communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiencesProject Management Professional (PMP) certificationMust be able to work on-site 4-5 days per week in Hawthorne CA or Washington D.C.Travel up to 15% as needed to support program and customer objectivesU.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S.Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearancePreferred Requirements :
U.S. security clearanceExperience with tools like JIRA and ConfluenceExperience testing and monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and / or Technical Performance Measures (TPMs)Prior systems engineering or software integration experienceAdvanced degree in a technical fieldWhy CHAOS
Health Benefits : Your medical dental and vision benefits will be 100% paid for by the companyAdditional benefits : life FSA HSA 401k ( Company match) and moreOur Perks : free daily lunch No meeting Fridays unlimited PTO casual dress codeCompensation Components : competitive base salaries generous pre-IPO stock option grants relocation assistance (coming soon!) annual bonusesCompany Size : 150 employees and counting!More About Us : Were building the next generation of aerospace defense and critical industry technologies with a seasoned team of mission-focused individuals. We were founded in June 2022 and our goal is to become the platform where world-class engineers come to solve critical real-world problems. We use agile engineering approaches which enable rapid prototyping deep partnerships with the defense industry ensuring real-world application and our newly-invented Coherence platform (through which weve made a fundamental breakthrough) improves sensor performance and decision-making in real-time. As of April 2025 we have raised $490M (including a $275M Series C at a $2B valuation) from some of the most prominent VC funds and investors including Accel NEA 8VC and Valar. With a managing team that includes Epirus founding members (responsible for building a $1.5B company from scratch) key drivers from Palantir (instrumental in Palantirs growth to $1B in revenue) we are well-positioned to become one of the fastest growing companies to date!Salary Range : $160000 - $250000
The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus equity and benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a range of compensation factors inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience education and / or training critical skills and / or business considerations.
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Required Experience :
Manager
Key Skills
Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Program Management,Management Experience,Microsoft Powerpoint,Project Management,Microsoft Project,Budgeting,DoD Experience,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Contracts
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Monthly Salary Salary : 160000 - 250000