Project Manager Technical Lead

B&A•Washington, DC, DC

1d•$150,000 - $150,000

About The Position

B&A is seeking a Project Manager Technical Lead to manage a contract supporting a federal government client and an important mission. The position serves as the overall contract manager and the Government’s single point of contact for resolving contract-related issues. It combines technical leadership and project management oversight to ensure high-quality service delivery in accordance with contract requirements, the AO ITPM framework, and Judiciary Agile Guidelines. The role leads contractor team activities and provides oversight for system analysis, design, prototyping, enhancements, production support, security, configuration management, and deployments across development, production, and failover environments. It also supports Agile delivery, team development, system reporting, data requests, and production troubleshooting. The position requires a U.S. citizen who is eligible to obtain a security clearance. B&A offers medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, paid time off, training and certification opportunities, pet insurance, commuter transit benefits, a virtual exercise platform subscription, and a 401(k) plan with company matching. The company also provides wellness and employee assistance programs, mentorship, job shadowing, cross-training, and team-building activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or a related field; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in any field plus a relevant professional certification such as PMP, PMI-ACP, or CSM.
Strong project management and technical leadership skills supporting complex IT systems.
Experience managing Agile software development efforts and facilitating Agile ceremonies.
In-depth understanding of system architecture, application development, and deployment processes.
Expertise in version control, configuration management, and multi-environment deployments.
Proficiency in identifying, mitigating, and communicating program risks and issues.
Working knowledge of application security principles, vulnerability remediation, and secure development practices.
Experience with modern application technologies, such as Java/Jakarta frameworks, web servers, and databases.
Ability to mentor and manage technical teams in a contract-driven environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for Government and stakeholder engagement.
Ability to support system reporting, data requests, and production troubleshooting.
Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

Serve as the overall contract manager and primary Government point of contact, resolving contract-related issues.
Lead and oversee contractor team activities to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of contract tasks and deliverables.
Provide technical leadership for system analysis, design, prototyping, enhancements, and production support.
Address system vulnerabilities, prevent new security risks, and protect Defender Program data.
Maintain system baselines and version control, and ensure consistent deployments across development, production, and failover environments.
Monitor and evaluate system technologies for upgrades and continuous improvement.
Manage, mentor, and coach team members to support successful task execution.
Identify, manage, and communicate risks and issues, escalating to the COR as needed.
Ensure work aligns with the AO ITPM framework and Judiciary Agile Guidelines.
Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews or demos, and retrospectives.
Collaborate with the Product Owner to define, prioritize, and manage the product backlog.
Support system reporting, ad hoc data requests, and troubleshooting of enhancements and production issues.

Benefits

Three individual and family medical plans for full-time employees, including a Health Savings Account option.
Two tiers of dental coverage.
Vision insurance.
Life and AD&D insurance.
Disability insurance.
Accident insurance.
Hospital indemnity insurance.
Critical illness insurance.
Paid time off.
B&A-sponsored trainings and certifications.
Pet insurance benefits.
Commuter transit benefits.
Free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU).
401(k) plan with a company matching contribution.
B&A Cares wellness check-ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars.
Formal mentorship program.
Job shadowing and cross-training opportunities.
Employee Assistance Program with access to counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and other support resources.
Monthly team-building events.
Annual wellness challenges.