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.