Technical Project Manager

Technical Project Manager (Aviation) – Hybrid opportunity (must be local to DC/VA/MD). Public Trust clearance required – only U.S. citizens or permanent residents. High – Immediate Hire. Key Responsibilities Facilitate brainstorming sessions with the federal workforce, Subject Matter Experts, and gather and articulate requirements during working sessions twice a week. Conduct working sessions with the focus groups to develop and maintain program requirements. Capture User Stories, requirements, maintain requirement tractability matrix, and develop test cases, coordinate testing and user experiences for the project using Jira. Develop and maintain project scope, project schedule, resource plan, roadmap and deliverables required on the program. Meet with the development team to shape/prioritize development efforts, then communicate with SMEs, stakeholders, users, and developers. Meet with the developers and develop weekly reports to be submitted to the federal program manager. Develop security assessment package to be submitted for the production environment. Collaborate on and present white papers, PowerPoint briefs, and facilitate meetings. Establish and maintain the role of a trusted liaison by building relationships with government and contractor personnel to ensure effective coordination of all project efforts. Take complex, multidisciplinary technical requirements from original concept through final implementation and releases. Ensure adherence to best practices, quality standards and review project deliverables. Meet with customers and do research on the application to recreate bugs and recommend solutions and take action to solve problems. Support continuous improvement and innovation initiatives using AI and ML. Special projects such as corporate proposals, technical write‑ups, etc., as needed. Provide support and expertise in assigned domain. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver solutions. Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and quality standards. Support continuous improvement and innovation initiatives. Required Skills System requirement gathering, using Jira, ability to do mockup for demos, give brief and demos to the customer, and coordinate with the development team on implementation. Should have significant technical reach, hands‑on work and coding using PostgreSQL, PostGIS, Angular, TypeScript, and JavaScript. Must have technical ability to manage users, understand requirements and translate it for the developers. Must have adequate client engagement skills – meetings, action items, demonstrations, briefings, etc. Can collaborate to write short, semi‑technical briefs and white papers. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be able to work independently with key stakeholders and SMEs. Strong planning and organizing skills, and the ability to manage a technical team. Ability to prioritize and work effectively towards deadlines. Attention to detail and accuracy and flexibility – multitask adaptability. Ability to interact with a variety of individuals in a courteous and professional manner. Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities. Experience & Qualifications 15+ years of relevant project management experience with a federal customer. Federal experience is required – preferred with DOT, FAA, or ED. Experience in managing or leading federal IT projects preferred. Prior agile experience in conducting requirements analysis. Experience supporting multiple projects. Proven ability to work in fast‑paced, client‑focused environments. Experience supporting federal programs preferred. Education Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in STEM, Computer Science, or related field from an accredited institution. Work Location and Schedule McLean, VA (Hybrid/Remote) Monday – Friday 8 AM – 5:30 PM EST Work schedules and arrangements may be adjusted based on client and program needs. Employment Type Full‑Time, Salaried (Exempt) Customer / Contract Federal Agency Compensation $120,000–$170,000 annually. Clearance Requirements U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence required. Ability to successfully pass a federal background check. Employment is subject to verification of eligibility to work in the United States. Travel Some travel may be required. Total Rewards And Benefits Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay. Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts. Dental plan option. Vision plan. 401(k)‑plan offering the ability to contribute both pre‑ and post‑tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. Paid time off plans, including vacation, sick leave, 11 federal holidays, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave. Short and long‑term disability benefits, life insurance, accidental death, and dismemberment insurance. Phone and internet reimbursement for eligible employees. Transportation support (Uber rides to and from HQ to select locations). Training & education assistance (per eligibility). Annual wellness benefit. Social and community giveback. Additional Information iCatalyst, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Candidates will be required to adhere to client‑specific compliance requirements and sign NDAs. iCatalyst reserves the right to modify job responsibilities, duties, or requirements as business needs evolve. #J-18808-Ljbffr iCatalyst, Inc.