Full-Time

Program Manager

Posted on 11/20/2025

CTI

CTI

51-200 employees

Defense software and systems engineering

No salary listed

Tampa, FL, USA

In Person

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Requirements
  • Location onsite at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida; remote work is not available for this role.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • PMP, PMI-ACP, or similar project management certification.
  • Managed multiple complex and related projects.
  • Experience with government, military, or government contractor projects and programs.
  • Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
  • At least 5 years of experience managing DoD Programs/Projects.
  • Must have an active U.S. government Top Secret security clearance and be SCI eligible (TS/SCI).
  • U.S. citizenship is required to obtain security clearance.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute program plans, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation.
  • Coordinate and lead cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and collaboration.
  • Monitor program progress and identify potential risks or issues, proactively addressing them.
  • Communicate regularly with stakeholders to provide updates on program status and address any concerns or issues.
  • Oversee several related projects, interacting with project managers to ensure successful project execution.
  • Ability to step in to manage a project's execution as needed.
  • Facilitate cross-project alignment and growth in coordination with portfolio, corporate strategic, and project leadership teams.
  • Apply corporate strategic vision toward program growth through proactive engagement with current and potential customers.
  • Support customer needs in meeting project and program requirements.
  • Support business development and bid and proposal efforts.
  • Manage program budgets and provide financial oversight to ensure projects are delivered within budget.
  • Ensure adherence to project management best practices and standards.
Desired Qualifications
  • Proven leadership skills in high-stress situations.
  • Strong strategic thinking and decision-making abilities.
  • Proficient in resource allocation and financial management.
  • Proficient in project alignment with organizational objectives.
  • Skilled in schedule, scope, budget, and risk management.
  • Knowledge about project management and processes.
  • Knowledge of software development lifecycle and processes.

CTI is a high-tech software, systems engineering, and operational support company focused on defense and security. It builds software and systems that collect, move, and display large, complex data in usable forms for warfighters, enabling real-time understanding and decision-making. What sets CTI apart is its veteran-owned, customer-oriented culture and its emphasis on practical, operational solutions tailored to military needs, not just theory. Its goal is to develop the next generation of advanced technologies and provide end-to-end engineering and support to deliver effective tools for defense and security missions.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$89M

Headquarters

California

Founded

2000

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Parsons acquired CTI for $89M on July 1, 2025, expanding defense market reach.
  • Steve Kropac joined as CTO on February 11, 2025, accelerating innovation.
  • Acquisitions of Asymmetric Technologies and Rapid Imaging bolstered capabilities.

What critics are saying

  • Integration fails post-July 2025 acquisition, eroding CTI's defense talent.
  • Parsons' bureaucracy slows CTI innovation, losing JADC2 contracts to Anduril.
  • CTO Steve Kropac departs amid cultural clashes within 6-18 months.

What makes CTI unique

  • CTI delivers open, Government-owned GovOpen™ solutions for invisible battlespaces.
  • CTI specializes in spectrum, JADC2, ISR, and covert operations software integrations.
  • CTI champions free software access to empower U.S. armed forces warfighters.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Work Hours

Employee Assistance Program

Travel Assistance

Financial Planning Assistance

Voluntary Pre-Paid Legal

Service awards program

Company News

Parsons Corporation
Jul 2nd, 2025
Parsons Acquires Chesapeake Technologies International - Parsons

Acquisition bolsters Parsons’ electromagnetic warfare and all-domain solutions for the U.S. defense market CHANTILLY, Va., July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parsons Corporation (NYSE:PSN) announced today that it has acquired Maryland-based Chesapeake Technologies International, Corp (CTI), a

Washington Technology
Jul 1st, 2025
Parsons acquires Chesapeake Technologies in $89M transaction

Parsons Corp. has acquired Chesapeake Technology International, an integrator of software for defense and intelligence agencies, in a transaction announced Tuesday being valued at $89 million.

PR Newswire
Feb 11th, 2025
Cti Welcomes Steve Kropac As Chief Technology Officer To Drive Innovation And Growth

CALIFORNIA, Md., Feb. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Chesapeake Technology International, Corp. (CTI), a leader in rapidly delivering open, integrated, multi-domain technology solutions for the invisible battlespace and portfolio company of Bluestone Investment Partners (Bluestone), announced Steve Kropac has been appointed as Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

PR Newswire
Apr 1st, 2024
Chesapeake Technology International, Corp. a Portfolio Company of Bluestone Investment Partners, Acquires Asymmetric Technologies LLC

/PRNewswire/ -- Chesapeake Technology International, Corp. (CTI), a leader in the development and integration of government-open solutions for the invisible...

PR Newswire
Apr 20th, 2023
Chesapeake Technology International, Inc. a Portfolio Company of Bluestone Investment Partners, Acquires Rapid Imaging Technologies LLC

/PRNewswire/ -- Chesapeake Technology International, Inc. (CTI), a provider of high-end software and systems development products for the defense and...

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