Technical Lead Manager Jobs in Virginia

Technical Lead Manager jobs in Virginia are in strong demand, concentrated in defense contracting, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and federal IT modernization, with openings from first-time leads through senior engineering managers. The heaviest hiring is in Northern Virginia, Richmond, and the Hampton Roads corridor, where established employers like Leidos, Booz Allen Hamilton, and General Dynamics IT have long-standing operations. The most sought-after specializations are cloud platform leadership, DevSecOps, and large-scale agile delivery. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles79
Top employerSteampunk
Top cityMcLean, VA
Cities hiring25
Work type45% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Leidos
Technical Project Management Analyst - Lead
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Technical Project Management Analyst - Lead
Leidos
Vienna, Virginia
Project Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$92k - $167k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Infoorigin Inc
Technical Lead – .NET/SQL & Azure | Mechanicsville, VA | Hybrid
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Infoorigin Inc
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Technical Lead – .NET/SQL & Azure | Mechanicsville, VA | Hybrid
Infoorigin Inc
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Technical Program Management
$80 - $90/hr
Remote (US)

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BranCore Technologies
Technical Lead (.Net/SQL) Programmer Analyst 4 – Contract Position
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BranCore Technologies
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Technical Lead (.Net/SQL) Programmer Analyst 4 – Contract Position
BranCore Technologies
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Customer Service & Support
Customer Support
Technical Program Management
Hybrid
11-50

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SPN Solutions Inc.
Technical Lead and Solution Architect (Oracle E-Business Suite on Oracle Cloud)
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SPN Solutions Inc.
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Technical Lead and Solution Architect (Oracle E-Business Suite on Oracle Cloud)
SPN Solutions Inc.
Fairfax, Virginia
Cloud & DevOps
Cloud Engineering
Cybersecurity
Solutions Architecture
11-50

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Empower AI Inc.
Customer Support Technical Lead (Dep Cs Lead)
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Customer Support Technical Lead (Dep Cs Lead)
Empower AI Inc.
Quantico, Virginia
Cloud Engineering
IT Support
Systems Administration
$147k - $228k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in information technology

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Technical Lead Manager Jobs by City in Virginia

Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

McLean
14 jobs
Arlington
10 jobs
Fairfax
6 jobs
Reston
5 jobs
Richmond
5 jobs
Ashburn
4 jobs
Virginia Beach
4 jobs
Vienna
3 jobs
Herndon
3 jobs

Technical Lead Manager Job Market in Virginia

A snapshot from current Virginia openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Steampunk
Steampunk4 open roles
Leidos
Leidos3 open roles
Peraton
Peraton3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Trucking
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Virginia Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in technical lead manager jobs across Virginia.

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field required
  • Proven experience leading software engineering or systems teams of five or more
  • Hands-on background in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
  • Experience delivering projects within Agile or SAFe frameworks at program scale
  • Active or clearance-eligible status for Department of Defense or federal agency work
  • Strong cross-functional communication skills for executive stakeholders and delivery teams

Technical Lead Manager Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a technical lead manager in Virginia?

Most technical lead managers in Virginia move into the role by combining a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or systems engineering with several years of hands-on individual contributor work before stepping into team leadership. Virginia's federal and defense market often adds a layer: employers in Northern Virginia routinely expect candidates to hold or qualify for a DoD security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship and a background check through the relevant federal agency. Building a record of delivering complex projects and mentoring junior engineers is the clearest path forward.

How much do technical lead managers make in Virginia?

Technical lead managers in Virginia earn a median of about $201,490 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $133,320 for the lowest 10% to over $300,720 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire technical lead managers in Virginia?

Employers hiring technical lead managers in Virginia right now include Steampunk, Leidos, and Peraton, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Virginia's dense concentration of federal contractors and cloud-services firms means a large share of these roles support government agency programs, making the state one of the most active markets nationally for technical leadership talent.

Which Virginia cities have the most technical lead manager jobs?

McLean, Arlington, and Fairfax have the most technical lead manager openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia dominates because it sits at the center of the federal IT ecosystem, hosting major agency campuses and the headquarters of the country's largest defense and intelligence contractors, while Richmond draws demand from financial services and state government modernization programs, and Hampton Roads from Navy and joint-force technology initiatives.

Are there remote technical lead manager jobs in Virginia?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 55% of technical lead manager openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how much of the work involves code review, architecture decisions, and team coordination that can be done distributed. The roles that stay on-site most consistently are those supporting classified federal programs, where physical presence in a secured facility is required by contract.

How can I get hired as a technical lead manager in Virginia with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is to move into a lead role internally after demonstrating technical depth and informal mentorship in a senior individual contributor position. Large Virginia employers like Leidos, Peraton, and SAIC regularly post associate technical lead and team lead roles that serve as on-ramps, and many run structured rotational programs for engineers ready to try management. Building a portfolio of delivered projects, earning a cloud certification such as AWS Solutions Architect, and starting the clearance process early all give candidates a measurable edge in Virginia's federal-facing market.

Where can I find and apply to technical lead manager jobs in Virginia?

You can find and apply to technical lead manager jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the ones that match.

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