Software Development Manager

Overview

Apogee is seeking a Software Development Manager supporting the Program Executive Office for Enterprise Information Technology at the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. This work is located on-site and provides technical expertise of the software acquisition lifecycle. This position serves as a key authority within specialized program management offices. This role is responsible for orchestrating and managing the total lifecycle of software assets across the agency, from procurement to retirement. This individual provides critical analysis, strategic recommendations, and hands-on support to ensure a cohesive, compliant, and efficient agency-wide approach to software acquisition and management, enabling government leadership to make informed investment and strategy decisions. Work at this level involves a wide range of complex assignments and non-routine situations that require extensive knowledge in the specialty discipline.

This is a full-time position located on-site at a government facility in Fort Belvoir, VA.

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Responsibilities

• Leading and managing the end-to-end software procurement process, including assisting customers with requirements definition, conducting market research, and developing comprehensive pre-award and post-award documentation.

• Developing and analyzing various software license acquisition strategies, assessing IC or DoD contract vehicles, and providing recommendations on the most efficient and effective procurement approaches.

• Overseeing the software asset management (SAM) lifecycle by utilizing agency tools to monitor, report on, and manage software licenses, maintain comprehensive documentation, and track assets from acquisition to discontinuance.

• Preparing and managing acquisition documentation, briefings, and funding documents in accordance with FAR, DFAR, and NARI guidelines, ensuring full compliance with all regulations.

• Serving as a primary liaison between NGA customers and government personnel, coordinating with technical, contractual, legal, and funding stakeholders to resolve issues and ensure successful procurement actions.

• Supporting the PEBS/SAM billing process through direct customer engagement, communication of billing policies, and effective resolution of issues.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a TS/SCI level clearance with Counter-Intelligence Polygraph (within last 5 years or within 90 days of hire)

Certifications: IAITAM Certified Software Asset Manager (CSAM)

Education/Years of Experience:MS/MA, computer science, software engineering, software architecture, AI/ML, Cybersecurity or related field

• At least 10 years of relevant experience, compliant with GSA standards
• Demonstrated experience in managing the software acquisition lifecycle for DoD or IC programs
• Knowledge of federal acquisition regulations, including the FAR, DFAR, and agency-specific implementations like the NARI
• Demonstrated experience with software asset management (SAM) principles, processes, and tools
• Proficiency in using government financial management and acquisition systems to process purchase actions and funding documents

Preferred Qualifications:Certifications: Professional Software Engineering Master Certification (PSEM), AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Developer; Certified ScrumMaster (CSM); CompTIA Security+ or CISSPEducation: Masters+ Years of Experience:

• Direct experience supporting the NGA PEBS/SAM office
• Experience providing analysis and recommendations on complex software licensing models and acquisition strategies
• Familiarity with NGA's specific requirement management, contracting, and business software tools
• Experience developing and presenting acquisition strategies and status briefings to senior executive-level leadership

Additional InformationLocation: Fort Belvoir, VA (on-site at government facility) On-site/Hybrid/Remote: On-siteTravel: 10%