Technical Project Manager w/ Active Top Secret or DHS Clearance

Indev; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

InDev seeks an experienced Technical Project Manager with a software background to lead federal IT projects from initiation to delivery. You will collaborate with stakeholders, manage schedules, risks, and costs, and provide executive briefings to government leadership and C-suite peers.

The role emphasizes hands-on software development, Scrum/Kanban, Jira/Confluence, and compliance with SDLC and ITSM processes. Clearance required for government work, with a U.S. citizenship baseline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• 7+ years’ experience, minimum 3 years managing Federal IT projects.
• Experience with Scrum and Kanban methodologies.
• Experience with Jira and Confluence.
• Experience facilitating Scrum ceremonies.
• Hands‑on experience in software development.
• Demonstrated success leading SaaS platform (e.g., ServiceNow, MS Power Platform), Data Integration and Analytics platform (e.g., Palantir), and/or DevSecOps implementations.
• Experience presenting to executive leadership and C-suite stakeholders.
• Expert presentation, communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills.
• Experience in creating and managing project schedules.
• Experience managing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan requirements, identify risks, manage project schedules, and communicate with cross-functional partners.
• Manage project progress, risks, and mitigations to protect timelines.
• Leverage technical expertise to resolve critical issues affecting timelines and costs.
• Provide oversight and support of team initiatives and goals.
• Prioritize work and manage sprint activities in Jira with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and technical teams.
• Provide executive briefings to Government leadership and C-suite stakeholders.
• Guide adherence to government compliance processes (SDLC, ITSM, SLM, ATT, ATO, ITSR).
• Become a trusted advisor delivering complex technical projects.

Skills

Scrum & Kanban

Ceremonies facilitation

Hands-on coding

Executive presentations

Stakeholder management

Project scheduling

Requirements management

SaaS/DevOps experience

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

InDev is seeking an experienced hands-on Technical Project Manager (TPM), with a software engineering background, to lead federal IT projects. As a Technical Program Manager, you’ll use your technical expertise to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish. This position requires a combination of project management, process optimization, technical proficiency and execution skills.

YOUR FUTURE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with stakeholders and delivery teams to plan requirements, identify risks, manage project schedules, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners.
• Manage project progress, risks, and mitigations throughout development and execution, analyzing timelines and key activities that could impact timelines.
• Leverage technical expertise to manage critical issues to protect project timelines and costs, driving consensus and compromise among government and partner resources.
• Provide oversight and support of team initiatives and goals.
• Partner with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and technical teams to prioritize work and manage sprint activities in tools like Jira.
• Provide executive briefings and presentations to Government leadership and C-suite stakeholders.
• Provide guidance for adhering to government compliance processes (e.g. SDLC, ITSM, SLM, ATT, ATO, ITSR) and document creation.
• Become a trusted advisor to the government by delivering complex technical projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• 7+ years’ experience, minimum 3 years managing Federal IT projects.
• Experience with Scrum and Kanban methodologies.
• Experience with Jira and Confluence.
• Experience facilitating Scrum ceremonies.
• Hands‑on experience in software development.
• Demonstrated success leading SaaS platform (e.g., ServiceNow, MS Power Platform), Data Integration and Analytics platform (e.g., Palantir), and/or DevSecOps implementations.
• Experience presenting to executive leadership and C-suite stakeholders.
• Expert presentation, communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills.
• Experience in creating and managing project schedules.
• Experience managing requirements.

NICE TO HAVES

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Agile or Scrum certifications (e.g., CSM).
• Experience with government ATO process.

Clearance:

U.S. Citizen; Active DHS Clearance, DoD Top Secret Clearance, or Q-level Clearance.

WHY INDEV

• Innovative Environment:Join a team that thrives on creativity and innovation, where your ideas are not only heard but encouraged.
• Meaningful Impact:Contribute to projects that directly impact federal agencies, driving positive change on a national scale.
• Dynamic Collaboration:Work alongside diverse experts who are passionate about pushing boundaries and making a difference.
• Agile Mindset:Embrace Agile methodologies that encourage flexibility, adaptability, and rapid growth.
• Learning Culture:Enjoy ongoing learning opportunities and professional development to expand your skill set.
• Cutting-edge Tech:Engage with the latest technologies and tools in the data integration landscape.

If you're ready to embark on a journey of innovation, collaboration, and impact, InDev welcomes you to join our team. Let's shape the future together.