Technical Program Manager - Clearance Required

Overview We’re looking for a Technical Program Manager to lead the deployment and evolution of LIGER, an enterprise AI platform. You’ll be the senior technical owner of the program: bridging hands-on engineering execution with senior government leadership, mitigating technical and programmatic risk, and making sure the AI capabilities we ship directly support mission outcomes. This position requires an active Secret clearance.This role requires deep expertise in cloud platforms, federal compliance environments, and agentic AI systems, plus the ability to coordinate complex development efforts and align senior stakeholders. You’ll move quickly in an environment that emphasizes building, deploying, and iterating in parallel, communicating clearly, driving consensus, fostering strong team collaboration, and owning the end-to-end solution lifecycle with the customer.LIGER sits within LMI’s Chief Technology Office. We’re a small, high-visibility team building AI tools for federal agencies. The culture is more startup than traditional government contractor; we move fast, solve problems in design spikes rather than scheduled reviews, and care more about outcomes than process. That said, we’re building for users who need reliability and trust, so craft and attention to detail matter.As Technical Program Manager, you’ll work daily with the LIGER platform lead, engineering team, product manager, and stakeholders. You’ll have real influence over how AI capabilities land in a real federal mission environment.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 What You’ll DoServe as the technical lead for LIGER’s deployment, coordinating GenAI and agentic AI development efforts to align with customer requirements, constraints, and mission prioritiesTranslate mission needs into LIGER architectures, workflows, and agent-based solutions that integrate with existing systems and cloud environmentsCombine deep technical expertise with strong stakeholder management to align leaders behind AI-driven solution approachesOversee deployment and evolution of GenAI platforms, AI agents, and supporting data pipelines, mitigating technical, security, and delivery riskPartner with stakeholders to integrate AI capabilities into existing cloud, data, and enterprise IT environmentsDevelop and maintain technical documentation: system architectures, agent interaction diagrams, AI workflow specifications, and solution design narrativesProvide technical guidance and advisory support to personnel and partner contractorsStay current on GenAI, agentic AI patterns, cloud infrastructure advancements, and evolving DHS and federal digital standardsEnsure compliance with cybersecurity, data governance, and AI risk management requirementsPartner with program leadership to optimize cost efficiency and prevent cost overruns in AI platform deliveryProvide clear, regular status updates to senior leaders and LMI managementManage program deliverables, financials, schedules, and team performance across the full solution lifecycle Qualifications What We’re Looking ForAn active Secret Security ClearancePrior U.S. Special Operations Forces experienceBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Development, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience10+ years of experience in software engineering, solution architecture, and cloud deployments, including security, cyber, and data infrastructureDemonstrated experience implementing or managing GenAI platforms, AI agents, or AI-enabled workflows in enterprise or federal mission environmentsExperience interfacing between hands-on technical teams and senior stakeholders, creating delivery roadmaps from scratchStrong familiarity with federal standards and requirements for digital, cloud, cyber, and data systemsExperience working directly with federal stakeholders and partner contractorsAbility to clearly communicate complex AI and technical concepts to non-technical audiencesWhat Will Set You ApartMaster’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical fieldDirect experience leading delivery of GenAI or agentic AI systems in federal environments\FedRAMP authorization or assessment experienceExperience leading delivery of operational federal solutions where mission constraints (latency, availability, security) materially shape designRelevant certifications: Security+, Cloud+, Data+, CySA+, Solution Architect (AWS or Azure), PMP, Scrum/AgileTarget salary range: $145,000 - 220,000Disclaimer: 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. #LI-SH1Applicants 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, due to the nature of the work. Job Locations US-FL-Tampa Job SummaryJob ID: 2026-14370# of Openings: 1Benefit Type: Salaried High Fringe/Full-Time