Technical Project Lead

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in software design reviews and strategic technology decisions
• Translate business needs into clear technical requirements and deliver solutions aligned with stakeholder goals
• Provide technical leadership across the full development lifecycle—from concept through delivery and post-deployment support
• Prioritize and allocate resources across multiple concurrent projects, working closely with engineers, system administrators, and ISSOs
• Define project scope, goals, and work breakdown structures (WBS); develop timelines and manage dependencies
• Leverage project management tools to track progress, ensure accountability, and enhance cross-team visibility
• Facilitate continuous communication with stakeholders through regular updates, dashboards, and status meetings
• Foster a collaborative team culture that promotes ownership, problem-solving, and mutual respect
• Execute task and resource management, resolve project roadblocks, and ensure timely delivery
• Monitor performance, adjust project plans as needed, and lead risk mitigation strategies
• Oversee change management and documentation processes to maintain alignment with mission requirements
• Conduct post-project evaluations to identify successes, lessons learned, and improvement opportunities

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI or SCI eligibility and active polygraph or ability to obtain a polygraph
• Formal technical training or academic background in Information Technology, with an emphasis on application development
• Demonstrated experience managing project activities using adaptive, problem-solving approaches
• Strong technical, diagnostic, and troubleshooting abilities
• Proven leadership skills and experience managing cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal—suitable for engaging senior leadership and technical staff
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Experience interacting with government stakeholders or senior-level sponsors
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to foster collaboration and resolve conflict

Nice to Have

• Hands-on experience in software development
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and iterative project delivery
• Demonstrated interest in emerging technologies, with a strong desire to learn and grow in a dynamic technical environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD
• An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

Benefits & Perks

• Heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for employees and dependents
• 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap
• Participation in an attractive bonus plan