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 and product ownership within federal programs, with a strong focus on Agile/DevSecOps methodologies and VA enterprise systems. Capable of mentoring teams, overseeing CI/CD processes, and ensuring compliance with security and architectural standards.

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Technical LeadershipAgile/DevSecOpsVA Enterprise Systems ExperienceCI/CD OversightProduct Owner Experience

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Hard Skills

Technical LeadProduct OwnerBacklog RefinementEpic DecompositionTroubleshootingArchitecture Package MaintenanceChange Request ManagementAcceptance Criteria DevelopmentSecurity RemediationPI Planning

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

OpenShiftHELM ProductsMaximoNuvolo/ServiceNowDMLSSProstheticsVALIPAWSAzureVA-Approved Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

SAFe ArchitectSAFe AgilistRed Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShiftSAFe POPM

Industry Keywords

Federal ProgramsVA SystemsAgileDevSecOpsPublic TrustVA PIV Credential

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 each product's architecture package, 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
At Senior level, 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 (VistA, VAEC, VA TRM, ATO)
Agile/DevSecOps technical leadership of cross-functional teams
Experience with HELM products such as Maximo, Nuvolo/ServiceNow, DMLSS, Prosthetics or VALIP is desired
Product owner experience on a SAFe release train is desired
OpenShift and VAEC (AWS/Azure) hosting experience is desired
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
SAFe POPM certification is a plus
Must be able to obtain a Tier 2 / Moderate Risk Public Trust
Must be able 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 forms of compensation such as bonuses may be available for eligible positions