Project Manager Technical Lead

Project Manager Technical LeadAt B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value – not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We'd love for you to join our team!B&A is looking for a Project Manager Technical Lead to join a contract with a federal government client in support of an important mission. The Project Manager Technical Lead serves as the overall manager of the contract and the single point of contact for the Government for the resolution of all contracts-related issues. This role provides both technical leadership and project management oversight, ensuring high-quality service delivery in accordance with contract requirements, the AO ITPM framework, and Judiciary Agile Guidelines.Responsibilities:Serve as the overall contract manager and primary point of contact for Government stakeholders, including resolution of contract-related issues.Lead and oversee contractor team activities to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of all contract tasks and deliverables.Provide technical leadership for system analysis, design, prototyping, enhancements, and production support.Ensure system security by addressing vulnerabilities, preventing new risks, and protecting Defender Program data.Maintain system baselines, version control, and 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 all work aligns with the AO ITPM framework and Judiciary Agile Guidelines.Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews/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.Education and Experience:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or a related field OR Bachelor's degree in any field plus a relevant professional certification, such as: Project Management Professional (PMP) – PMI, PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM).Required Skills:Strong project management and technical leadership skills supporting complex IT systemsExperience managing Agile software development efforts and facilitating Agile ceremoniesIn-depth understanding of system architecture, application development, and deployment processesExpertise in version control, configuration management, and multi-environment deploymentsProficiency in identifying, mitigating, and communicating program risks and issuesWorking knowledge of application security principles, vulnerability remediation, and secure development practicesExperience with modern application technologies (e.g., Java/Jakarta frameworks, web servers, databases)Ability to mentor and manage technical teams in a contract-driven environmentStrong written and verbal communication skills for Government and stakeholder engagementAbility to support system reporting, data requests, and production troubleshootingSecurity Clearance:US Citizen, eligible to obtain a clearance.Salary:150k annually.More About B&A:Notable Clients B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more.Benefits and ProgramsB&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A's 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include:The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and moreA formal mentorship programJob shadowing and cross training opportunitiesBrand Ambassador programEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and moreMonthly teambuilding eventsB&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and moreAt B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award.EEOB&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A's offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities.EEO is the LawB&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.