Technical Project Manager (5653)

SMX; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

SMX is seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead a 10+ person development team in a Federal DoD context, delivering a Modernized Data Science Platform. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with business and technical stakeholders, and hands-on experience with data analytics development.

On-site presence is required at least three days a week at the Pentagon, with a focus on architecture, design, and end-to-end delivery of enterprise reporting solutions.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science required.
• 10+ years managing technical development teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 10+ developers and resources to deliver Enterprise Analytics.
• Design Enterprise Analytics Vision and Strategy with client.
• Track day-to-day tasks to ensure on-time delivery.
• Support Sr. Technical Architect in design and delivery of analytics solutions.
• Engage in requirements elicitation, analysis, and process improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and DoD stakeholders.
• Mentor team through code reviews and documentation.

Skills

Security clearance

Leadership

Agile

Team management

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

cBEYONData + SMX is seeking a Technical Project Manager to join our team in support of a Modernized Data Science Platform for a Federal customer. This role will support IT transformation and modernization efforts by designing, building, and delivering data-driven solutions that connect business requirements with scalable technical capabilities. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience managing large technical data analytics development teams. This role requires a blend of technical leadership, data engineering expertise and the ability to work closely with business and technical stakeholders in a Federal/DoD environment. If you are interested in joining a high-performing team with advancement opportunities, then look no further!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of 10+ developers and functional resources to deliver end-to-end Enterprise Business Analytics solution.
• Work closely with the client on designing the Enterprise Analytics Vision and Strategy.
• Assign and track day-to-day tasks of the team members to ensure that all the deliverables are completed on time.
• Support the client as a Sr. Technical Architect in the design and delivery of the Enterprise Analytics solutions.
• Participate in requirements elicitation, analysis, documentation, and business process improvement activities.
• Work cross-functionally with technical teams, business stakeholders, and Federal customer representatives.
• Support knowledge sharing through code reviews, documentation, and mentoring.
• This position requires On-site presence at least 3 days a week in the Pentagon.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Security Clearance: U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret security clearance are required.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science is required.
• Experience: 10 years of related work experience managing technical development teams of 10+ resources using Agile methodology.
• Experience working on Data Science projects.
• Extensive experience working with multiple Data Science tools (e.g. Databricks, Palantir Foundry etc..).
• Extensive experience Architecting new solutions to support Enterprise level reporting for large organizations.
• Extensive prior experience working with clients on Technical designs and solutioning to support Enterprise reporting needs.
• Prior hands-on experience building production data pipelines, reports and dashboards.
• Extensive experience working with Jira and Confluence.
• Competence with software engineering tools and processes, including estimation, issue tracking, version control, and debugging.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and participate in technical and business discussions.
• Proven ability to work independently on assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Proven experience with knowledge sharing, including code reviews and clear documentation.
• Driven, self-directed personality with a strong sense of mission and commitment to making a difference.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Experience working with the DoD.
• Experience working with GFEBS or another SAP ERP system.

Application Deadline: 10/31/2026

The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:: $140,000 USD - $200,600 USD

At SMX we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).