IT Project Manager- Federal Civilian

MetaPhase Consulting • Washington, DC

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About The Position

MetaPhase is seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead the USDA Integrated Acquisition System (IAS) program. The role provides hands-on leadership across sustainment and modernization of the system, balancing mission-critical commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) platforms such as Unison PRISM with delivery of modern, modular, cloud-native software capabilities. The Project Manager leads consultants, analysts, engineers, product professionals, and subject matter experts responsible for program execution, operational continuity, modernization, and innovation.

The position calls for experience managing enterprise COTS products, custom software modernization, and Federal acquisition programs and system modernizations. The Project Manager should understand how acquisition operations, technology, policy, and business-process transformation intersect, and translate Federal acquisition mission needs into executable technical roadmaps. The role also involves working in Agile and DevSecOps environments and applying emerging technologies, including generative AI and AI-enabled development tools, to improve delivery, productivity, and customer outcomes.

The role is based in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. A relevant bachelor's degree is required, as is U.S. citizenship. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain USDA suitability.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of combined experience in technical program management, project management, product delivery, or enterprise IT delivery within the Federal contracting environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex Federal IT programs involving both sustainment of enterprise COTS software products and modernization or development of custom software solutions.
• Experience managing or supporting enterprise COTS platforms, including vendor management, product lifecycle planning, releases, integrations, production operations, and modernization planning.
• Demonstrated experience leading application modernization initiatives using cloud-native technologies, APIs, modular application design, Agile delivery, DevSecOps, CI/CD, automated testing, and iterative product development.
• Strong understanding of program governance, integrated planning, risk and issue management, financial management, performance measurement, contract deliverables, subcontractor management, and executive-level reporting.
• Federal consulting experience with Federal Civilian agencies; experience supporting senior-level executives, technology leaders, acquisition organizations, or enterprise mission systems is preferred in the posting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical, acquisition, operational, financial, and programmatic information to executive and technical audiences.
• U.S. citizenship is required; no exceptions.
• Minimum bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Ability to obtain and maintain USDA suitability.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall delivery of the USDA Integrated Acquisition System program and serve as the primary interface with senior USDA acquisition and technology stakeholders.
• Provide visibility into program performance, priorities, risks, modernization progress, and key decisions.
• Manage day-to-day program operations, including multidisciplinary teams, integrated schedules, contract financials, deliverables, risks, dependencies, subcontractors, performance metrics, and client communications.
• Oversee sustainment and lifecycle management of COTS and legacy procurement platforms, including Unison PRISM, Oracle APEX applications, interfaces, reporting services, and workflow utilities.
• Coordinate vendors, releases, integrations, production support, and operational continuity.
• Lead modernization of Federal acquisition systems and processes through modular, cloud-native solutions, APIs, automation, modern user experiences, Agile and DevSecOps practices, and iterative delivery.
• Provide technical and program governance across sustainment, modernization, and innovation activities, ensuring accountability for cost, schedule, quality, security, and measurable outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to streamline acquisition workflows, reduce administrative burden and PALT, and improve customer experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior