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Technical Project Manager (Aviation)
Job ID: 2026_07_TPM
Role/Title: Technical Project Manager (Aviation)
Priority: High – Immediate Hire
Hybrid Opportunity - Must be local to the DC/VA/MD area and available to work onsite when needed.
Clearance Requirement: Public Trust Clearance - Due to federal clearance requirements for this position, only U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents are eligible. Candidates with visa sponsorship —now or in the future—are not eligible for this clearance.
About iCatalyst
iCatalyst, Inc. is a next-generation technology company specializing in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Natural Language Processing (NLP), Machine Learning (ML), and Robotic Process Automation (RPA).
Since 2007, we have partnered with federal and commercial clients to deliver innovative, mission-driven solutions that enhance operational efficiency, digital transformation, and business outcomes.
Our solutions are built on a foundation of agility, security, and scalability, guided by our CMMI ML 3 Services and Software Development framework and backed by globally recognized certifications in ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management) and ISO/IEC 27001:2022 (Information Security).
Core Capabilities
We specialize in AI-Driven Digital Transformation, Cloud and Infrastructure Modernization, Data Engineering and Advanced Analytics, Enterprise IT Modernization and Mission-Focused Program and Change Management.
Why Join iCatalyst?
At iCatalyst, our people are at the center of everything we do.
- Award-winning culture of innovation and a friendly workplace
- Work on cutting-edge AI and digital transformation projects
- Be part of a mission-driven team
- Grow your career in a stable, certified, high-performing organization
Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay
Role Overview
We are seeking a Technical Project Manager to join our growing team in support of our federal program.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute to impactful, mission-critical initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate brain-storming 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, power points 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.
- Ensures adherence to best practices, quality standards and reviews project deliverables.
- Meet with customers and do research on the application to recreate bugs and recommend solutions and takes 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.
- Collaborating 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 manager 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 brief 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-Multi-task 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 8AM – 5:30PM 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
- The likely salary range or Hourly rate for this position is $120K-$170K.
Salary range reflects our commitment to pay equity and transparency. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, certifications, labor qualifications, geographic location and contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
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
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete a background verification process that may leverage artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.
Travel
Some travel may be required
Total Rewards and Benefits
We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
Our benefits package for eligible employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, a dental plan option, a vision plan, and a 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.
To encourage work/life balance, iCatalyst offers employees a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick, 11 Federal holidays, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, insurance are provided or available.
In addition, we offer our full-time employees the following benefits subject to eligibility and iCatalyst policies.
- Phone and internet Reimbursement for eligible employees
- Transportation Support (Uber rides to & from HQ to select locations)
- Training & Education Assistance (per eligibility)
- Annual Wellness Benefit
- Social and Community giveback
Additional Information
- This position is contingent upon contract award and/or client approval, where applicable
- 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
Next Step
Explore a career at iCatalyst and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work. Apply today to be part of a team shaping the future of technology and innovation.
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