Role OverviewMetaPhase is seeking a Technical Program Manager with 10+ years of experience leading complex Federal IT programs and multidisciplinary delivery teams. The Program Manager will provide hands-on leadership across the sustainment and modernization of USDA’s Integrated Acquisition System (IAS), balancing the operational needs of mission-critical Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) platforms such as Unison PRISM with the rapid delivery of modern, modular, cloud-native software capabilities.
What You Will Do
Lead overall delivery of the USDA Integrated Acquisition System (IAS) program, serving as the primary interface with senior USDA acquisition and technology stakeholders and providing clear visibility into program performance, priorities, risks, modernization progress, and key decisions.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will also bring experience operating within Agile and DevSecOps delivery environments and applying emerging technologies, including generative AI and AI-enabled development tools, to improve delivery, productivity, and customer outcomes.
Requirements
- Minimum of ten (10)+ years of combined experience in technical program management, project management, product delivery, or enterprise IT delivery within the Federal contracting environment
- Demonstrated experience managing complex Federal IT programs involving both the sustainment of enterprise COTS software products and the modernization or development of custom software solutions
- Experience managing or supporting enterprise COTS platforms, including vendor management, product lifecycle planning, releases, integrations, production operations, and modernization planning
- Demonstrated experience leading application modernization initiatives using modern architectures and delivery practices, including cloud-native technologies, APIs, modular application design, Agile delivery, DevSecOps, CI/CD, automated testing, and iterative product development
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams that may include software engineers, architects, DevSecOps engineers, business analysts, product managers, UX professionals, security specialists, acquisition subject matter experts, and other functional SMEs
- Strong understanding of program governance, integrated planning, risk and issue management, financial management, performance measurement, contract deliverables, subcontractor management, and executive-level reporting
- Demonstrated knowledge and practical experience using generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot, or comparable technologies in professional delivery environments
- Federal consulting experience with Federal Civilian agencies, preferably supporting senior-level executives, technology leaders, acquisition organizations, or enterprise mission systems
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to communicate technical, acquisition, operational, financial, and programmatic information to both executive and technical audiences
- U.S. Citizenship required - NO EXCEPTIONS
Benefits
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Public Trust clearance
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