Technical Project Manager

Expression

$90K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience managing technical or software development projects for Federal contracts
  • Experience leading Agile software development programs in DoD or IC environments
  • Proven ability to manage cross-functional technical teams for enterprise applications
  • Knowledge of cloud-hosted systems, DevSecOps, and modernization initiatives
  • Expertise in project scheduling, risk management, and customer communication
  • Familiarity with software configuration management and SDLC best practices
  • Experience presenting project statuses to Government stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Manage execution and delivery of government programs through Agile product lifecycle
  • Maintain Master Schedules using Microsoft Project
  • Track project status, risks, and financial performance
  • Conduct Monthly Management Reviews and technical exchange meetings
  • Ensure compliance with contract requirements and cybersecurity policies
  • Oversee preparation of key technical documents and artifacts
  • Facilitate communication among Government leadership and technical teams
  • Support technical demonstrations and executive briefings
  • Manage project risks and operational dependencies
  • Monitor software development standards and subcontractor performance

Benefits

  • 401k matching
  • PPO and HDHP medical/dental/vision insurance
  • Education reimbursement
  • Complimentary life insurance
  • Generous PTO and holiday leave
  • Onsite office gym access
  • Commuter Benefits Plan
Full Job Description
Expression is looking for an experienced Technical Project Manager to to lead project management activities supporting a mission-critical Department of War (DoW) software sustainment and modernization effort within the DISA Spectrum Information System (SIS) environment.

This role will oversee the operations, maintenance, sustainment, enhancement, cybersecurity, and training activities supporting enterprise EMS (Electromagnetic Spectrum) software capabilities. This role requires a technically proficient leader with experience managing Agile software development teams supporting Federal contracts and classified DoW environments.

The successful candidate will serve as the primary interface with Government stakeholders and will lead cross-functional technical teams supporting software engineering, DevSecOps, cybersecurity, systems administration, data management, and cloud sustainment activities. You must be comfortable operating in fast-paced Government environments while balancing technical execution, customer engagement, staffing, risk management, and contract performance.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Execute, manage, and deliver government program(s) by working through multiple internal and external teams during the entire agile product lifecycle including, but not limited, to operations, architecture, engineering, analytics, DevSecOps, installation, configuration, acceptance, training, technical assistance, handover, and sustainment.
  • Develop, maintain, and manage Master Schedules (MS) using Microsoft Project.
  • Track and report project status, risks, issues, dependencies, staffing, deliverables, and financial performance.
  • Lead Monthly Management Reviews (MMRs), bi-weekly Interim Progress Reviews (IPRs), and technical exchange meetings.
  • Ensure compliance with contract requirements, deliverables, reporting standards, and Government configuration management, cybersecurity policies, and business processes.
  • Oversee preparation and delivery of:
    • Software Requirements Specifications (SRS)
    • Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs)
    • Technical documentation
    • Configuration audit artifacts
  • Facilitate communication between Government leadership, technical teams, subcontractors, and external stakeholders.
  • Support technical demonstrations, customer engagements, and executive briefings for Government leadership and operational users.
  • Manage project risks, mitigation strategies, staffing plans, and operational dependencies.
  • Monitor software development best practices, documentation standards, and release quality.
  • Oversee subcontractor performance and ensure timely execution of contractual obligations.

Required Qualifications:
  • 7+ years of experience managing technical or software development projects supporting Federal Government contracts
  • Experience leading Agile software development and sustainment programs in DoD or IC environments
  • Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional technical teams supporting enterprise applications
  • Experience supporting cloud-hosted systems, DevSecOps, or enterprise modernization initiatives
  • Experience managing project schedules, risks, deliverables, staffing, and customer communications
  • Familiarity with software configuration management and software development lifecycle (SDLC) best practices
  • Experience preparing and presenting project status briefings to Government stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications
  • PMP Certification preferred
  • SAFe, Scrum Master, or Agile certifications preferred
  • Prior experience supporting DISA, DoD spectrum operations, EMS, SIGINT, EW, or communications systems
  • Experience supporting NIPRNet/SIPRNet environments
  • Familiarity with:
    • Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (JEMSO)
    • Spectrum management systems
    • GIS or operational data visualization tools
    • Confluence, Git repositories, Jira, or similar collaboration platforms
  • Prior experience supporting sustainment contracts with operations and maintenance (O&M) responsibilities

Benefits:

Expression Networks offers competitive salaries and benefits, such as:
  • 401k matching
  • PPO and HDHP medical/dental/vision insurance
  • Education reimbursement
  • Complimentary life insurance
  • Generous PTO and holiday leave
  • Onsite office gym access
  • Commuter Benefits Plan

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