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# Program Manager / Training Program & Business Management Lead (Secret Clearance) at MKS2 Technologies

- **Company:** MKS2 Technologies
- **Location:** Linthicum, MD
- **Posted:** 2026-10-27
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-29
- **Apply:** https://www.mks2.com/job/6236835004?gh_jid=6236835004

## Job description

MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our “Mission First” orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. We have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.

Location: Linthicum, MD Clearance: Active Secret required Employment: Full-time Program Status: Contingent upon contract award

Target Salary: $145K-$165K

Position Summary

MKS2 Technologies is seeking an experienced Program Manager / Training Program & Business Management Lead for an anticipated Department of Defense program supporting enterprise training operations and business management.

The Program Manager will serve as the senior contractor leader responsible for integrating a multidisciplinary team providing acquisition lifecycle support, training program/project/portfolio management, business process improvement, data analytics and visualization, and executive-level facilitation and strategic planning.

This position requires a leader who can manage both contract performance and mission delivery across a complex, high-tempo federal training organization.

## Key Responsibilities

- Provide overall leadership, management, supervision and integration of contract personnel and subcontractors.
- Serve as the primary contractor interface with Government program leadership, COR, Contracting Officer and other stakeholders.
- Lead program, project and portfolio management supporting a workload of approximately 125 training-related projects annually.
- Oversee project management plans, schedules, milestones, dependencies, resource allocation, critical paths, risk and issue registers, action trackers and lessons learned.
- Apply PMI, Agile, ADDIE, Earned Schedule Management and Critical Path Method principles as appropriate.
- Oversee teams supporting acquisition planning and acquisition-package development for as many as 50 requirements annually.
- Integrate acquisition, PMO, business-process improvement, analytics and strategic-support workstreams into a cohesive program-management approach.
- Direct program performance measurement, executive dashboards, status reviews and leadership briefings.
- Lead staffing, retention and workforce-management activities and ensure rapid response to vacancies and changing mission requirements.
- Oversee Management Plans, Staffing Plans, Quality Control Plans, transition plans, Monthly Status Reports and risk-management activities.
- Manage subcontractor performance and ensure all work meets quality, schedule and contractual requirements.
- Lead transition-in activities and maintain continuity of mission support.
- Facilitate senior-level Government discussions and communicate risks, recommendations and corrective actions clearly and concisely.

Required Qualifications

- Active Secret clearance.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Program/Project Management, Education/Training, Systems Management or related discipline.
- 10+ years of federal/DoD program or project management experience.
- At least 5 years leading multidisciplinary professional-services teams or PMOs.
- Demonstrated experience managing a federal services contract/task order or major program with approximately 15 or more personnel.
- Experience managing multiple simultaneous projects, programs or portfolios.
- Demonstrated command of project schedules, dependencies, milestones, resources, risk management and critical-path analysis.
- Experience working directly with Government CORs, contracting personnel, program managers and senior leadership.
- Experience managing staffing, contract deliverables, quality control, transition and subcontractors.
- Strong executive briefing, writing and client-management skills.

## Preferred Qualifications

- PMP certification strongly preferred.
- Master's degree.
- Direct DCSA experience.
- Experience supporting CDSE, STA, NCCA or another DoD training/education organization.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
- Experience with FAR/DFARS acquisition support.
- Knowledge of ADDIE and federal training-development environments.
- Experience with Microsoft Project and ServiceNow.
- Familiarity with Power BI and portfolio-level performance dashboards.
- Experience leading formal business-process improvement initiatives.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: MKS2 Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

## About MKS2 Technologies

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: MKS2 Technologies is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that provides IT, cyber security, and strategic consulting services to federal government agencies and commercial clients.
- **Entity Type**: Private (SDVOSB)
- **Headquarters**: Austin, Texas, United States
- **Founded**: 2008
- **Founders**: Brendan Mullen

## Core Business
- **Primary Industry**: Defense & Space / Government Services / IT Services
- **Target Customers**: B2G (Federal Government – DoD, VA, Army, Navy), commercial clients
- **Mission / Purpose**: “Mission, Knowledge, Strategies, and Solutions” – Helping clients define their mission, leverage domain knowledge, formulate strategies, and implement effective solutions.

## Products & Services
MKS2 Technologies is a services company, not a product company. Its core offerings are:
- **IT Enterprise Solutions**: Design, implementation, sustainment, and management of IT infrastructure for federal agencies.
- **Cyber Security Services**: Cyber security support, compliance, and engineering (e.g., PAM, SOAR, SOC/NOC operations).
- **Strategic & Management Consulting**: Agile capability-driven approach to solve analytical and operational challenges.
- **Instructional Design & Training**: Computer training, professional development, and educational support services.
- **Enterprise Application Development**: Custom software development and systems integration.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue – USD **$24.9 million** (LinkedIn estimate)
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: No external investors; key clients include the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S. Army, and U.S. Navy. In 2023, MKS2 won a **$221 million Army contract** for the Transition Assistance Program.
- **Growth Signals**: Named to the **Inc. 5000** list in 2024 (ranked #3,037 overall, #92 in Government Services). However, headcount declined 49% year-over-year to 143 employees, signaling a possible restructuring or shift toward higher-value contracts.

## Competitive Advantages
- **SDVOSB Certification**: Provides preferential status in federal contracting.
- **Founder’s Military Background**: Founded by a former combat veteran and West Point graduate, the company’s values align with federal mission needs.
- **Deep Federal Network**: Long-standing relationships across intelligence, national security, and civilian agencies.
- **Agile Methodology**: A capability-driven, rapid-response approach that differentiates it from traditional integrators.

## Strategic Focus
- **Current Priorities**: Expanding support for defense and veteran-related programs (e.g., Transition Assistance Program), maintaining key federal contracts, and recruiting cleared technical talent.
- **Growth Direction**: Likely to deepen its footprint in cyber security, cloud engineering, and automation (SOAR, Dynatrace) while leveraging its small business status to win set-aside contracts.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: “Collaborative & Innovative,” with a focus on employee well-being and open communication. The company emphasizes that “the most important asset of any organization is its people.”
- **Work Environment**: Hybrid/remote opportunities exist for some roles (e.g., Dynatrace Instrumentation Engineer is remote), but many positions require on-site support at federal locations (e.g., Washington DC, Annapolis Junction, Tucson). Personnel are located in 43+ states plus overseas (Germany, Italy, South Korea).
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, life) starting the first of the month after hire; bonus programs (signing, time-in-grade, performance); 15+ days of paid time off; educational assistance (class reimbursement, college debt programs, professional development, book buy-back).
- **Engineering Culture**: Focus on technical roles like cyber security, systems engineering, and software development. Employees often come from or go to other defense contractors (General Dynamics, Booz Allen, Serco). The company values long-term commitment and professional growth.

## Sources
1. [MKS2 Technologies Website](https://www.mks2.com/)
2. [MKS2 Technologies Careers Page](https://www.mks2.com/careers/)
3. [MKS2 Technologies LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/mks2-llc)
4. [MKS2 Technologies Inc. 5000 Profile](https://www.inc.com/profile/mks2-technologies)

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