IT Project Lead

Seneca Technologiesis part of the Seneca Nation Group (SNG) portfolio of companies. SNGis Seneca Holdings' federal government contracting business that meets mission-critical needs of federal civilian, defense, and intelligence community customers. Our portfolio comprises multiple subsidiaries that participate in the Small Business Administration 8(a) program. To learn more about SNG, visitthe website and follow us onLinkedIn.

Our team of talented individuals is what makes us successful. To support our team, we provide a balanced mix of benefits and programs.Your total rewards package includes competitive pay, benefits, and perks, flexible work-life balance, professional development opportunities, and performance and recognition programs. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability, voluntary benefit programs (critical illness, hospital, and accident), health savings and flexible spending accounts, and retirement 401K plan. One of our fundamental principles is to offer competitive health and welfare benefits to our team members, providing coverage and care for you and your family. Full-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefits and paid leave programs. We pride ourselves on our collaborative work environment and culture, which embraces our mission of providing financial and non-financial benefits back to the members of the Seneca Nation.

This position is to support Department of Interior's (DOI) Mission Support: Operational Efficiencies and Experiences project with the implementation of technology solutions and tools, and business process management to support a range of mission-critical, strategic goals and objectives. All areas involve the utilization of agile methodologies and continuous integration practices; resulting in adaptable technologies and business processes that can evolve with the Government's strategic direction and objectives. This position also supports unique mission requirements with emphasis being placed on scalability, interoperability, accessibility, and long-term sustainability that are adaptable to changes in federal policy and/or Government mission requirements.

Seneca Technologies is seeking an IT Project Lead guide a cross-functional team in the design, development, and implementation of complex technology solutions for our federal government client. This role is a hybrid of technical leadership and agile project management, requiring a candidate who can define the architectural vision while simultaneously facilitating the software development lifecycle using Agile methodologies. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between business requirements and technical execution, ensuring the delivery of secure, scalable, and high-quality systems that meet the government's mission-critical needs.

This position is aremote position. This is a full-time employment opportunity, and the candidate MUST be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident and must be able to complete/pass/hold a moderate public trust investigation.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead a cross-functional team through the full software development lifecycle using Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).
• Facilitate all Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Work closely with government stakeholders and Product Owners to manage and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring alignment with mission objectives.
• Track project velocity, manage burndown charts, and report on key performance indicators to both internal and client leadership.
• Identify and remove impediments, manage risks, and shield the team from external distractions to ensure successful sprint execution.
• Design and document scalable, resilient, and secure system architectures for custom solutions, primarily leveraging Low-code/No-code (LC/NC) platforms.
• Ensure all proposed solutions integrate seamlessly with existing federal IT ecosystems and adhere to enterprise architecture standards.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies and platforms to meet client requirements, with a focus on maximizing efficiency and user adoption.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure solutions are compliant with federal mandates and frameworks such as NIST, FISMA, and FedRAMP.
• Oversee the hands-on development of applications and automation workflows using NC/LC platforms (e.g., Microsoft Power Platform, Appian).
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development team members on best practices for LC/NC configuration, customization, and deployment.
• Establish and enforce governance policies for LC/NC development, including version control, testing protocols, and release management.
• Lead the rapid prototyping and delivery of Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) to gather user feedback and demonstrate value quickly.
• Serve as the primary liaison between technical teams and non-technical government stakeholders to elicit, analyze, and document business and functional requirements.
• Translate complex business needs into clear, concise technical specifications, user stories with acceptance criteria, and process flow diagrams.
• Conduct gap analysis to identify opportunities for process improvement and system modernization.
• Facilitate requirements gathering workshops, user interviews, and system demonstrations to ensure a shared understanding of project goals and deliverables.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident, as mandated by our government client.
• Must be able to complete/pass/hold a moderate public trust investigation.
• 10+ years of experience.
• BS/BA degree in Computer Science, Information Sciences, or related IT discipline preferred.
• PMP or other Project Management Certification preferred.
• Experience mitigating cyber security risks preferred.
• Experience with managing NC/LC agile development is preferred.
• Experience with user management (creating users, roles, assign privileges), troubleshoot errors, develop and test reconciliation routines to perform data clean up.
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.