TechFlow

Program Manager

TechFlow$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or related field.
  • 5+ years managing Department of Defense software development programs.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.
  • Experience leading Agile software development programs.
  • Knowledge of the DoD Software Acquisition Pathway (SWP).
  • Strong understanding of secure software development, DevSecOps, and cloud-based architectures.
  • Active Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as primary contact with Government leadership and stakeholders.
  • Lead all contract personnel and program execution.
  • Ensure technical, cost, schedule, quality, and performance objectives are met.
  • Oversee planning, resource management, and risk mitigation across software development workstreams.
  • Deliver secure, scalable, maintainable software solutions using Agile and DevSecOps practices.
  • Guide compliance with DoD Software Acquisition Pathway and acquisition strategies.
  • Monitor performance metrics and implement continuous process improvements.

Benefits

  • Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) with annual employer contributions.
  • 401k plan with Roth option and employer match.
  • Paid time off and 11 paid holidays per year.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
  • Company-paid Life & AD&D insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program and Wellness Resources.
  • Company-supported training and development programs.
Full Job Description
TechFlow is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead a mission-critical DOD software development and modernization program. Serving as the primary point of contact for the Government, the Program Manager will provide overall leadership, strategic direction, and execution oversight for a multidisciplinary Agile software development team.

This program provides software development (modernization) and technical support services for a critical DOD system. The Program Manager will ensure the successful delivery of all contract requirements while leading efforts to sustain, enhance, optimize, and continuously improve the system through secure, scalable, and maintainable software solutions. The Program Manager will oversee a high-performing technical team. The successful candidate will foster collaboration across all functional areas while ensuring software solutions are delivered using Agile methodologies, DevSecOps best practices, and the DoD Software Acquisition Pathway in support of customer modernization objectives.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Serve as the primary interface between TechFlow and Government leadership, including the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and other customer stakeholders.
  • Provide overall leadership and direction for all contract personnel.
  • Manage program execution to ensure technical, cost, schedule, quality, and performance objectives are achieved.
  • Lead planning, execution, resource management, risk mitigation, and performance monitoring across multiple software development workstreams.
  • Oversee the delivery of secure, scalable, maintainable software solutions utilizing Agile methodologies and modern DevSecOps practices.
  • Guide execution within the DoD Software Acquisition Pathway (SWP), ensuring alignment with customer objectives and acquisition strategy.
  • Foster collaboration across software engineering, cloud infrastructure, database administration, testing, technical documentation, and Agile project management functions.
  • Monitor program performance metrics, identify risks, implement corrective actions, and ensure continuous process improvement.
  • Ensure compliance with contract requirements, cybersecurity standards, software quality expectations, and applicable DoD policies.
  • Prepare executive-level briefings, program status reports, and customer communications.
  • Support contract performance assessments and maintain a strong record of successful execution within the CPARS performance reporting environment.
  • Build and maintain strong customer relationships while promoting a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, and operational excellence.

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience managing Department of Defense software development programs.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent program management certification.
  • Demonstrated experience leading Agile software development programs.
  • Working knowledge of the DoD Software Acquisition Pathway (SWP).
  • Experience supporting Agile software delivery methodologies and software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes.
  • Experience working within the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) environment.
  • Strong understanding of secure software development, DevSecOps principles, cloud-based architectures, and modern software engineering practices.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and customer relationship management skills.
  • Active Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting U.S. Air Force software modernization efforts.
  • Experience managing cloud-based environments, particularly AWS.
  • Familiarity with Oracle database administration.
  • Experience overseeing DevSecOps pipelines and CI/CD implementations.
  • Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture, RMF, and DoD cybersecurity requirements.
  • Agile certifications such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), PMI-ACP, or SAFe.
  • Experience with Jira, Confluence, GitLab, Azure DevOps, or similar collaboration and development platforms.

Benefits

  • Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) - Pride in being an employee-owner and annual employer contribution (per plan guidelines)
  • 401k plan with Roth option.
    • Eligibility for an employer match.
    • Immediate vesting
  • Paid time off
  • Holidays - 11 paid holidays per year
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Company-paid Life & AD&D insurance plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness Resources
  • Company-paid training and development program
  • Voluntary benefits include:
    • Life & AD&D Insurance for employee, spouse, and children
    • Short-term and long-term disability (per plan guidelines)
    • Legal Shield and Identity Theft protection plans
    • Pet Insurance

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About TechFlow

TechFlow is a government services company that provides information technology, engineering, and professional services to federal government agencies. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Vienna, Virginia. TechFlow has a diverse portfolio of customers, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Department of Justice. The company's services include software development, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and data analytics. TechFlow has received numerous awards for its work, including the 2019 Nunn-Perry Award for outstanding performance as a mentor in the Department of Defense Mentor-Protégé Program.
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1995

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