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# Technical Program Manager (Software Development)

- **Company:** LMI
- **Location:** McLean, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $200,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, SC Clearance, SAPBasis, Information Technology, Modeling and Simulation, Machine Learning Operations, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines, Devsecops
- **Published:** July 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://careers-lmi.icims.com/jobs/13261/technical-program-manager-(software-development)---ts-sci-with-polygraph-required/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in_iframe=1&hashed=-336058770

## About the Role

Required:

 * Bachelor's degree in computer science, systems engineering, or a related technical field

 * 7+ years of experience managing software development or systems engineering projects.

 * Experience supporting Department of Defense or Intelligence Community missions.

 * Experience with Agile development methodologies, DevSecOps practices, and modern software engineering practices.

 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience engaging with technical and mission stakeholders.

 * Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI polygraph within past 5 years.

Preferred

 * Master's degree in a STEM field.

 * Experience working in SCI/SAP environments, with Special Access Program eligibility.

 * Familiarity with Joint operational planning, requirements development, or mission integration activities.

 * Understanding of commercial and IC partnerships supporting space-based sensing missions.

 * Certifications such as PMP, SAFe, or Certified Scrum Master.

 * Exposure to AI/ML integration, modeling and simulation, or sensor data analytics.

Target salary range: $150,000 - $200,000

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.

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for a U.S. Government security clearance. Only US Citizens are eligible for a security clearance. For this position, LMI will only consider applicants with security clearances or applicants who are eligible for security clearances, due to the nature of the work.

## Description

* Lead agile software development projects and technical intelligence missions.
 * Coordinate software development projects with LMI's Chief Product Officer and Horizontal Platform Leaders.

 * Serve as the primary liaison between technical and non-technical government customers and internal development and analytical team.

 * Translate mission needs and analytic workflows into actionable technical requirements, product roadmaps, and sprint priorities.

 * Manage project plans, schedules, risks, and deliverables across multiple workstreams.

 * Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives.

 * Ensure compliance with architecture, cybersecurity, and configuration management policies.

 * As appropriate, oversee integration with existing enterprise tools and data processing pipelines.

 * Provide regular updates to government sponsors and internal leadership on status, risks, and outcomes.

 * Support technical documentation, version control, and sustainment planning.


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