Project Manager Technical Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Project Manager Technical Lead:

At 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!

Job Summary:

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.

Workplace: This role is a remote role. 

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 systems
• Experience managing Agile software development efforts and facilitating Agile ceremonies
• In-depth understanding of system architecture, application development, and deployment processes
• Expertise in version control, configuration management, and multi-environment deployments
• Proficiency in identifying, mitigating, and communicating program risks and issues
• Working knowledge of application security principles, vulnerability remediation, and secure development practices
• Experience with modern application technologies (e.g., Java/Jakarta frameworks, web servers, databases)
• Ability to mentor and manage technical teams in a contract-driven environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for Government and stakeholder engagement
• Ability to support system reporting, data requests, and production troubleshooting

Security Clearance:

• US Citizen, eligible to obtain a clearance.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without accommodation.
• Ability to remain stationary for extended periods while working at a computer.
• Frequently operate standard office equipment, including computers and telephones.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, video conference, and email.
• Occasionally move about the office and lift up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to work the assigned schedule with regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to travel up to 10% as required.

Salary Range: The base salary is between $135,000 to $150,000 for this position in Washington DC.

More About B&A:

B&A delivers secure, innovative, and mission-critical IT solutions to support the United States Government across all three branches—Executive, Legislative, and Judicial—focused on National Security, Defense, and Intelligence. Our team of cleared professionals specializes in Agile DevSecOps, Cloud Migration and Modernization, Data Science and Analytics, Human Capital Management, Operations and Enablement, Application Transformation, All-Source Intelligence, Geospatial Production, Engineering and Integrated Services, and Cybersecurity.  

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 Programs

B&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 more
• A formal mentorship program
• Job shadowing and cross training opportunities
• Brand Ambassador program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more
• Monthly teambuilding events
• B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB &A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB &A, and more

At 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.   EEO B&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 Law 

E-Verify

B&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.  

American with Disabilities Act (ADA)

B&A is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans Disabilities Act and applicable law. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact View email address on ziprecruiter.com 

Drug Free Workplace: 

B&A maintains a drug free workplace. Where applicable to the positions and permitted by law, employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment drug screening conducted in accordance with Company policy and applicable federal; state and local requirements.