IT Manager - Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Position Title: IT Manager

Organization: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)

Location: Remote

The IT Manager will support the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and will spearhead Architectural and Software Development for the Commercial Drivers’ License Information System (CDLIS) Gateway project, a critical initiative interfacing with numerous endpoints to translate data seamlessly between different formats based on origin and destination. This role demands a seasoned professional capable of orchestrating program and software engineering efforts, adept at managing cross-functional teams across multiple facilities. The Gateway is housed in the Azure Government Community Cloud.

Key Responsibilities:

Architectural Design: Lead the architectural design phase of this mid-size program, collaborating with stakeholders to define requirements and develop comprehensive technical blueprints for the implementation of new systems and applications.

Software Development: Take ownership of software development activities within the program, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and best practices to build scalable, efficient, and maintainable solutions that meet FMCSA's needs.

System Integration: Ensure seamless integration of new systems with existing infrastructure and third-party applications, orchestrating data flows and implementing interoperability standards to facilitate smooth communication between disparate systems.

Quality Assurance: Implement rigorous testing processes to validate the functionality, performance, and security of developed solutions, identifying and addressing any issues or defects in a timely manner to ensure a high level of quality.

Documentation and Compliance: Maintain comprehensive documentation of architectural designs, software components, and development processes, ensuring compliance with FMCSA's standards and regulatory requirements.

Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance to the development team, mentoring junior engineers and fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• 15 Years experience in field
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven experience in software architecture and engineering, with a strong background in designing and developing complex, enterprise-level applications.
• Proficiency in a variety of programming languages and development frameworks, with expertise in C#, .NET 4.5, Team Foundation Server (DevOps) (Required)
• Extensive knowledge of software design patterns, architectural principles, and best practices, with a focus on scalability, performance, and maintainability.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Familiarity with agile software development methodologies and DevOps practices, including continuous integration, continuous delivery, and automated testing.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders effectively.
• Scrum Fundamentals.
• Experience with State Driver’s License Agencies (SDLAs), the American Association of Motor Vehicles Alliance (AAMVA).

Headquartered in McLean, Virginia and founded in 2009, OBXtek is a fast-growing leader in the government contracting field. Our mission is Our People…Our Reputation. Our people are trained professionals who enhance our customers’ knowledge and innovation using technology, collaboration, and education.

We offer a robust suite of benefits including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, matching 401K, paid time off, tuition reimbursement plans and much more.

As a prime contractor for 93% of our current work, OBXtek pairs lessons learned across disciplines with industry standard quality practices such as CMMI-Dev Level III, ITIL, 6Sigma, PMI, and ISO. Our rapid growth has been recognized by INC500, the Washington Business Journal, and Washington Technology magazine.

OBXtek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.