Technical Program Manager (Software Development) - TS/SCI with Polygraph Required

LMI Government Consulting; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

LMI is actively seeking a mission-driven Technical Program Manager to lead software development efforts supporting the Intelligence Community. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, translate mission needs into actionable requirements, and manage risks across multiple workstreams from a Virginia-based customer site.

You will collaborate with government stakeholders, software developers, and data scientists to align technical execution with mission needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, systems engineering, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience managing software development or systems engineering projects.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense or Intelligence Community missions.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies, DevSecOps practices, and modern software engineering practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience engaging with technical and mission stakeholders.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI polygraph within past 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Lead agile software development projects and technical intelligence missions.
• Coordinate software development projects with LMI's Chief Product Officer and Horizontal Platform Leaders.
• Serve as the primary liaison between technical and non-technical government customers and internal development and analytical team.
• Translate mission needs and analytic workflows into actionable technical requirements, product roadmaps, and sprint priorities.
• Manage project plans, schedules, risks, and deliverables across multiple workstreams.
• Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives.
• Ensure compliance with architecture, cybersecurity, and configuration management policies.
• As appropriate, oversee integration with existing enterprise tools and data processing pipelines.
• Provide regular updates to government sponsors and internal leadership on status, risks, and outcomes.
• Support technical documentation, version control, and sustainment planning.

Skills

Program management

Software development

DoD/IC experience

Agile / DevSecOps

Communication

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/ENG

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

LMI is actively seeking a mission-driven Technical Program Manager to lead software development efforts supporting the Intelligence Community. This role requires strong technical acumen, hands-on project management experience, and experience working with defense or intelligence community stakeholders.You will lead cross-functional teams developing software tools that support the tasking, collection, processing, and analysis of various data streams. You'll coordinate closely with government stakeholders, software developers, and data scientists to align technical execution with mission needs. This position is based on customer site in Virginia.

LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed.

Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors - helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.

Responsibilities

• Lead agile software development projects and technical intelligence missions.
• Coordinate software development projects with LMI's Chief Product Officer and Horizontal Platform Leaders.
• Serve as the primary liaison between technical and non-technical government customers and internal development and analytical team.
• Translate mission needs and analytic workflows into actionable technical requirements, product roadmaps, and sprint priorities.
• Manage project plans, schedules, risks, and deliverables across multiple workstreams.
• Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives.
• Ensure compliance with architecture, cybersecurity, and configuration management policies.
• As appropriate, oversee integration with existing enterprise tools and data processing pipelines.
• Provide regular updates to government sponsors and internal leadership on status, risks, and outcomes.
• Support technical documentation, version control, and sustainment planning.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, systems engineering, or a related technical field
• 7+ years of experience managing software development or systems engineering projects.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense or Intelligence Community missions.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies, DevSecOps practices, and modern software engineering practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience engaging with technical and mission stakeholders.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI polygraph within past 5 years.

Preferred

• Master's degree in a STEM field.
• Experience working in SCI/SAP environments, with Special Access Program eligibility.
• Familiarity with Joint operational planning, requirements development, or mission integration activities.
• Understanding of commercial and IC partnerships supporting space-based sensing missions.
• Certifications such as PMP, SAFe, or Certified Scrum Master.
• Exposure to AI/ML integration, modeling and simulation, or sensor data analytics.

Target salary range: $150,000 - $200,000

Disclaimer:

The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances.

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for a U.S. Government security clearance. Only US Citizens are eligible for a security clearance. For this position, LMI will only consider applicants with security clearances or applicants who are eligible for security clearances, due to the nature of the work.

Target salary range: $175,000.00-$225,000.00. Final compensation will be determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to your skills, experience, education, and/or certifications.

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for a U.S. Government security clearance. Only US Citizens are eligible for a security clearance. For this position, LMI will only consider applicants with security clearances or applicants who are eligible for security clearances, due to the nature of the work.

Job Locations

US-VA-McLean