Senior Technical Program Advisor
Iron Will Ventures, Inc.
Location: Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area (Northern Virginia / Maryland)
Position Summary
Iron Will Ventures is seeking a Senior Technical Program Advisor to provide technical, programmatic, and strategic support to Department of War (DoW) customers in the National Capital Region.
This position will support government organizations involved in advanced defense technologies, research and development, systems engineering, test and evaluation, acquisition, and program execution.
The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience supporting DoW programs and organizations, a strong technical background, and the ability to work directly with government leadership to address complex technical and programmatic challenges.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide senior-level technical and programmatic support to government customers in the planning, coordination, and execution of defense programs.
- Advise government leadership on technical approaches, program priorities, acquisition strategies, and capability development.
- Support technical assessments, program reviews, requirements development, and evaluation of emerging technologies.
- Assist in identifying and addressing technical risks, program challenges, and opportunities to improve execution.
- Coordinate across government organizations, laboratories, program offices, and industry partners.
- Develop technical assessments, briefings, strategic plans, and decision-support products.
- Support systems engineering, program integration, and technology transition activities.
- Work collaboratively with government stakeholders and Iron Will technical teams to support customer objectives.
- Contribute to broader Iron Will initiatives, including identifying emerging customer needs, supporting new business opportunities, developing technical approaches, and other duties as assigned in support of company growth.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related technical field.
- Significant experience supporting or leading DoW technical programs, organizations, or acquisition activities.
- Demonstrated experience in technical program management, systems engineering, or senior technical advisory roles.
- Strong understanding of DoW research, development, acquisition, and program execution processes.
- Experience working with senior government leadership and multidisciplinary technical teams.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and provide sound technical and programmatic recommendations.
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a DoW security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in engineering, science, or a related field.
- Previous senior technical or leadership experience within a DoW laboratory, Warfare Center, program office, or headquarters organization.
- Experience in advanced weapons, hypersonics, missile defense, integrated air and missile defense, or related defense technologies.
- Familiarity with DoW research and development organizations, Service acquisition communities, and defense laboratories.
- Experience with technology development, systems integration, test and evaluation, and transition of advanced capabilities.
- Experience supporting complex, multidisciplinary programs involving government and industry partners.
- Active DoW security clearance.
About Iron Will Ventures
Iron Will Ventures is a growing defense company supporting the development, testing, analysis, and delivery of critical national security capabilities. Our team brings extensive government and industry experience across hypersonics, missile defense, advanced weapons, test and evaluation, and defense industrial base development.
Out Test; Out Analyze; Out Build.
Iron Will Ventures Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.