Technical Project Lead

Overview

LMI is seeking a Technical Project Lead to support a Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) program.  The Technical Project Lead will lead a project delivery team, drive program schedules, provide input for financial management, and ensure high quality delivery of LMI contracts.

LMI is a consultancy dedicated to powering a future-ready, high-performing government, drawing from expertise in digital and analytic solutions, logistics, and management advisory services. We deliver integrated capabilities that incorporate emerging technologies and are tailored to customers' unique mission needs, backed by objective research and data analysis. Founded in 1961 to help the Department of Defense resolve complex logistics management challenges, LMI continues to enable growth and transformation, enhance operational readiness and resiliency, and ensure mission success for federal civilian and defense agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a remote development team, ensuring alignment with project goals and agile best practices.
• Oversee and coordinate the execution of cloud-based solutions, ensuring compliance with VA and federal security policies, including FedRAMP and the ATO process.
• Oversee the process of obtaining a FedRAMP ATO with an agency sponsor, ensuring all security and compliance deliverables are reviewed and approved.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies as a SCRUM Master, ensuring continuous collaboration, backlog refinement, and iterative delivery of features.
• Support and oversee cloud-based deployments, with a preference for Azure or other cloud services, ensuring reliability and security.
• Serve as the primary liaison between technical teams, stakeholders, and VA leadership, translating business needs into actionable technical requirements.
• Manage project schedules, risks, and dependencies, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to program milestones.
• Oversee software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes, ensuring compliance with VA’s technical and security standards.
• Utilize industry-standard tools such as JIRA for project tracking, sprint planning, and version control.
• Support documentation and reporting efforts related to risk management, security compliance, and system performance.
• Ensure quality control processes are followed, and deliverables meet contract requirements and VA expectations.
• Mentor and provide guidance to technical team members on best practices in Agile development, cloud services, and security compliance.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of experience as a Technical Project Lead leading software development projects, preferably within the VA or other federal agencies.
• Experience leading remote development teams and coordinating across multiple stakeholders.
• Experience with Agile methodologies (SCRUM, SAFe, or Kanban) and serving as a SCRUM Master.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes and best practices.
• Ability to identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively address technical challenges.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency in project management and collaboration tools, such as JIRA, GitLab, Confluence, or Azure DevOps.
• U.S. Citizenship required; ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Experience/Skills:

• Experience working within the VA or supporting federal healthcare IT projects.
• Previous experience guiding teams through FedRAMP compliance and ATO processes.
• Certifications such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMP, or SAFe Agilist.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices in cloud environments.
• Prior experience in government contracting and familiarity with federal IT regulations.

Target salary range: $90,000 - $160,000

Disclaimer:

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.