Applications Team Lead w/Secret Clearance

TekSynap•Radford, VA

2d•$130,000 - $190,000•Onsite

About The Position

TekSynap is seeking an Applications Team Lead to support an ITES task order and lead multiple application modernization projects. The role applies Agile development best practices and DevSecOps principles, coordinating development work, quality assurance, staffing, schedules, budgets, and communication with customers and stakeholders. The position is contingent upon contract award and government approval, and candidates may be required to sign a Letter of Commitment. The role is based in an office at Radford Army Ammunition Plant in Radford, Virginia. It is a day-shift position, Monday through Friday, with possible evening and weekend work to meet program and contract needs. Travel is less than 10%. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and have a Secret clearance. The target salary range is $130,000–$190,000, subject to factors including qualifications and contract and organizational requirements.

Requirements

Proven experience effectively managing multiple large-scale projects simultaneously.
At least 3 years of experience applying DevSecOps development strategies.
At least 3 years of experience with Agile methodologies and related tools, such as Jira or Azure DevOps.
At least 3 years of experience with Quality Assurance application testing processes.
At least 3 years of experience managing budgets and resources across multiple concurrent application projects.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on stakeholder engagement.
Working knowledge of DoD STIGs and IA Vulnerability Management (IAVM) compliance requirements.
Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts in federal environments, including the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, Federal Civil agencies, or military organizations.
U.S. citizenship.
Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience supporting the same or a similar contract, with an in-depth understanding of the customer environment, requirements, and operational landscape, is highly desirable.
Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline, or equivalent years of experience managing application development projects.

Responsibilities

Lead multiple application modernization projects using Agile development best practices and DevSecOps principles.
Gather requirements and work with stakeholders to estimate the level of effort for development tasks.
Draft user stories and technical documentation in collaboration with development teams.
Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including backlog grooming, sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives.
Review QA results and provide final acceptance of deliverables to ensure quality standards are met.
Manage team resources across application efforts and provide staffing recommendations for new or expanding initiatives.
Track and report project budgets, monitor burn rates, and take corrective action to stay within financial constraints.
Maintain a master project schedule and proactively reprioritize work to avoid resource or schedule conflicts.
Communicate project status, risks, and updates directly to customers and stakeholders.
Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement in development processes and team efficiency.