Technical Program Manager

Job Description

The Swift Group is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, VA. Our capabilities include Software Development, Engineering & IT, Data Science, Cyber Enablement, Logistics, and Training. Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers across the country and around the globe.

We are looking for a Technical Program Manager to lead a dynamic program providing unique technology engineering support. The program provides expertise across multiple mission areas across software development, data engineering, technical integration, network engineering, and quick reaction development. The technical work is hands-on, lab discovery focused, and multi-disciplinary. The work location is in the Tidewater region of Virginia.

Responsibilities:

Manage a 10-person team including experts in technical integration, network/cyber security engineering, software development, and data engineering and analysis

Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex technical programs using Agile methodologies

Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment to mission priorities and technical objectives

Drive disciplined adherence to project timelines, milestones, and deliverables

Maintain rigorously organized Agile workflows, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and daily standups

Maintain a clean and actionable JIRA board, ensuring accurate and up-to-date tracking of tasks, issues, and resource assignments

Translate high-level objectives into detailed technical tasks and milestones

Align internal and external resources to program requirements, balancing technical and personnel constraints

Foster a culture of accountability within the team, holding contributors to timelines, quality standards, and deliverables

Interface with government customers and stakeholders regularly, providing updates and managing expectations

Collaborate with technical leads, engineers, and SMEs across domains to ensure effective integration and delivery

Identify and mitigate technical and operational risks early in the program lifecycle

Work closely with contracts, procurement, and business units to ensure program compliance and performance

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline; equivalent experience may be substituted

5+ years of experience in technical program management

Demonstrated success delivering programs in network engineering, systems engineering, or similar technical domains

Comprehensive knowledge of managing teams, PM processes, and PM tools

Deep expertise with Agile methodologies and full project lifecycle management

Proficiency with JIRA and Agile program management tools

Excellent organizational and documentation skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills—capable of managing both technical teams and high-level customer interactions

US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required

Desired Experience:

Experience managing contracts, to include tracking/reporting costs and knowledge of basic contracting principles

Do you know anyone for this position, or other positions open at The Swift Group? We offer a $5,000 bonus for any referral candidate we hire, paid out at the new hire's 90-day mark.

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The Swift Group and Subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Pay Range: $49,996.80 - $290,004.00

Pay ranges are a general guideline and not intended as a guaranteed and/or implied final compensation or salary for this job opening. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several different factors including, but not limited to: level of position, complexity of job responsibilities, geographic location, work experience, education, certifications, Federal Government contract labor categories, and contract wage rates.

At The Swift Group and Subsidiaries, you will receive comprehensive benefits including but not limited to: healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, education, and time off benefits.

Full-time