Program Manager/Software Developer

ECS; Merrifield (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Federal LLC in Fairfax, VA (hybrid) seeks a Program Manager/Software Developer to support the USPS TAPM Team. The role combines program management with hands-on software development activities, including planning, backlog maintenance, and coordination among stakeholders.

Responsibilities span agile delivery, requirements gathering, testing, and deployment support, with a focus on translating business needs into actionable development tasks and delivering high-quality artifacts within

Qualifications

• Public Trust background investigation required; US Citizenship or Green Card status.
• Ability to provide program management support.
• Ability to provide junior- to mid-level software development support to USPS TAPM Team.

Responsibilities

• Support program and project planning, coordination, and execution activities for TAPM initiatives.
• Assist with schedules, action item tracking, status reporting, meeting coordination, and follow-up on assigned tasks and deliverables.
• Support agile delivery activities, including participation in sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Assist with maintaining backlog items, tracking sprint progress, documenting issues, and supporting continuous improvement efforts.
• Assist with gathering, documenting, refining, and maintaining functional and technical requirements.
• Work with stakeholders to help translate business needs into actionable tasks and technical development activities.
• Provide junior- to mid-level software development support, including coding, debugging, unit testing, technical documentation, and implementation of software enhancements or fixes.
• Support development activities in accordance with established coding standards, version control procedures, and quality assurance practices.
• Assist with system integration, test support, defect tracking, and deployment-related activities.
• Coordinate with program, engineering, and operational stakeholders to support timely resolution of issues and completion of technical tasks.
• Prepare and maintain program and project documentation, including meeting notes, status summaries, action item trackers, risk and issue logs, backlog updates, technical documentation, and other related work products required to support TAPM activities.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical personnel and work effectively in a team environment with changing priorities and multiple assignments.
• Deliverables shall include recurring and as-needed work products in support of TAPM program execution and technical delivery: status reports, meeting summaries, backlog and sprint tracking updates, action item trackers, risk and issue logs, requirements documentation, technical documentation, test support materials, deployment support materials, and software code or configuration updates as assigned.
• All deliverables shall be complete, accurate, and submitted within required timeframes.

Skills

Program management

Software development support

Agile / Scrum

Backlog management

Sprint planning

Stakeholder coordination

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/SE/Engineering/PM or related field

Tools

Version control systems

Job description

Job Description

ECS is seeking a Program Manager/Software Developer to work in our Fairfax, VA (hybrid) office.

The USPS TAPM Team supports the acquisition, testing, acceptance, deployment, and integration of technology systems that improve operational efficiency in mail processing and distribution environments. TAPM support includes coordination of project activities, planning and tracking of deliverables, support for technical implementation efforts, testing and acceptance activities, and communication among stakeholders responsible for successful execution.

Responsibilities Include

• Support program and project planning, coordination, and execution activities for TAPM initiatives.
• Assisting with schedules, action item tracking, status reporting, meeting coordination, and follow-up on assigned tasks and deliverables.
• Support agile delivery activities, including participation in sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Assist with maintaining backlog items, tracking sprint progress, documenting issues, and supporting continuous improvement efforts.
• Assist with gathering, documenting, refining, and maintaining functional and technical requirements.
• Work with stakeholders to help translate business needs into actionable tasks and technical development activities.
• Provide junior- to mid-level software development support, including coding, debugging, unit testing, technical documentation, and implementation of software enhancements or fixes.
• Support development activities in accordance with established coding standards, version control procedures, and quality assurance practices.
• Assist with system integration, test support, defect tracking, and deployment-related activities.
• Coordinate with program, engineering, and operational stakeholders to support timely resolution of issues and completion of technical tasks.
• Prepare and maintain program and project documentation, including meeting notes, status summaries, action item trackers, risk and issue logs, backlog updates, technical documentation, and other related work products required to support TAPM activities.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical personnel and work effectively in a team environment with changing priorities and multiple assignments.
• Deliverables shall include recurring and as-needed work products in support of TAPM program execution and technical delivery:
• These may include status reports, meeting summaries, backlog and sprint tracking updates, action item trackers, risk and issue logs, requirements documentation, technical documentation, test support materials, deployment support materials, and software code or configuration updates as assigned.
• All deliverables shall be complete, accurate, and submitted within required timeframes.

Required Skills

• Please Note: This position is contingent upon additional funding and requires a Public Trust background investigation. This entails an in-depth background check & either US Citizenship or Permanent Resident (Green Card) status.
• Ability to provide program management support
• Ability to provide junior- to mid-level software development support to the United States Postal Service (USPS) Technology Applications Program Management (TAPM) Team.
• Ability to support planning, coordination, execution, and reporting activities for assigned projects and programs, while also contributing to software development, system enhancement, testing, and implementation efforts.
• Ability to support work involving agile software development processes and delivery practices, including backlog management, sprint planning, sprint execution support, status tracking, and coordination among technical and functional stakeholders.
• Ability to provide hands-on development support as needed to assist the TAPM Team with technical solutions, documentation, integration, and deployment activities.

Salary Range: $110,000-$130,000

General Description of Benefit

Desired Skills

• A bachelors degree is preferred in computer science, information systems, software engineering, engineering, business, project management, or a related field.
• Relevant experience in lieu of a degree may be considered when combined with demonstrated program support and software development experience.
• Preferred certifications may include agile, project management, or technical credentials appropriate to the role. Examples include Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®, Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®, Project Management Professional (PMP)®, or relevant entry- to mid-level software development certifications.

ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.

Everforth ECS is the federal segment of Everforth, a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and ent
erprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.

Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.

We Value

• Attracting and developing top talent and high-performing teams
• Fostering a culture that is engaging, accountable, and mission-driven

Meet the challenge. Make a difference with Everforth ECS!