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 roles63
Top employerBooz Allen Hamilton
Top cityMcLean, VA
Cities hiring18
Work type58% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Technical Lead
Everforth ECS
Fairfax, Virginia
Business Strategy
Compliance & Risk
Consulting & Professional Services
$170k - $210k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree

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Trident Systems Inc
Principal Software Technical Lead
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Principal Software Technical Lead
Trident Systems Inc
Fairfax, Virginia
Business Development
Customer Success
Program Management
Project Management
$120k - $222k/yr
Bachelor's degree
51-200

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Trident Systems Inc
Senior Software Technical Lead
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Senior Software Technical Lead
Trident Systems Inc
Fairfax, Virginia
Business Development
Customer Success
Program Management
Project Management
$100k - $185k/yr
Bachelor's degree
51-200

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Metrostar Systems
Technical Lead (.Net) (6759)
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Technical Lead (.Net) (6759)
Metrostar Systems
Reston, Virginia
Business Strategy
Corporate Development & M&A
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
$125k - $135k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
201-500

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Steampunk
Solution Architect - Technical Lead
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Solution Architect - Technical Lead
Steampunk
McLean, Virginia
Customer Support
Software Engineering
Technical Program Management
$112k - $225k/yr
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
9 jobs
Reston
9 jobs
Chantilly
8 jobs
Fairfax
7 jobs
Herndon
6 jobs
Arlington
5 jobs
Richmond
3 jobs
Virginia Beach
3 jobs
Rosslyn
2 jobs

Technical Lead Manager Job Market in Virginia

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

Who's Hiring

Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen Hamilton3 open roles
General Dynamics Information Technology
General Dynamics Information Technology3 open roles
KBR
KBR2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Trucking
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Banking & Financial 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 Booz Allen Hamilton, General Dynamics Information Technology, and KBR, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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, Reston, and Chantilly 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 42% of technical lead manager openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of August 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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