Technical Lead

TISTA Science and Technology Corporation

. Serve as the main technical contact to VA for assigned products .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $105,546 - $125,875 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in technical leadership within federal programs, guiding Agile/DevSecOps teams and managing product architecture. Proficient in overseeing CI/CD processes and mentoring technical leads while ensuring compliance with VA enterprise systems.

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Technical LeadershipAgile/DevSecOps ExperienceVA Enterprise Systems KnowledgeSAFe Product Owner ExperienceOpenShift Certification

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Hard Skills

Product ArchitectureBacklog RefinementCI/CD ManagementEpic DecompositionTechnical TroubleshootingAgile MethodologiesSAFe FrameworkHELM Products ExperienceSecurity RemediationChange Request Management

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

OpenShiftAWSAzureVistAVAECVA TRMMaximoNuvolo/ServiceNowDMLSSProsthetics

Certifications & Qualifications

SAFe ArchitectSAFe AgilistRed Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShiftRed Hat Certified Architect in OpenShift

Industry Keywords

Federal ProgramsVA CompliancePublic TrustProgram GovernanceCross-Functional Teams

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureOpenShiftServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the main technical contact to VA for assigned products
Guide build planning, sprint execution, and releases
Maintain product architecture packages, AS-IS/TO-BE models, interface control documents, and change requests
Lead backlog refinement with the VA Product Owner
Decompose epics into features and stories with acceptance criteria
Oversee CI/CD in VA-approved tools
Drive ATO upkeep and security remediation
Lead Tier II/III troubleshooting and sustainment
Provide technical input to PI Planning
For Senior / Level III roles, lead several teams or a sub-product line
Mentor other technical leads
Represent the product at program governance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Mid / Level II: 8+ years of experience, including 2+ years as a technical lead or product owner on a federal program
Senior / Level III: 13+ years of experience, including 7+ years technical and 3+ years leading federal teams
VA enterprise systems experience, including VistA, VAEC, VA TRM, and ATO
Agile/DevSecOps technical leadership of cross-functional teams
Experience with HELM products such as Maximo, Nuvolo/ServiceNow, DMLSS, Prosthetics, or VALIP
Product owner experience on a SAFe release train
OpenShift and VAEC (AWS/Azure) hosting experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
SAFe Architect or SAFe Agilist certification
Red Hat Certified Specialist or Architect in OpenShift certification
Ability to obtain a Tier 2 / Moderate Risk Public Trust
Ability to obtain a VA PIV credential

Benefits

Comp & perks

Above-industry healthcare benefits
Remote working options
Paid time off
Training/certification opportunities
Healthcare Savings Account
Flexible Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Paid holidays
Military leave
Additional compensation such as bonuses may be available for eligible positions