Director of Engineering

Transforming Customer Experiences•Washington, DC

3d•$190,000 - $225,000•Remote

About The Position

At MO, we challenge the status quo and help government leaders shape the future. We engineer scalable, human-centered solutions that help agencies deliver their mission faster and better. Our teams blend product, design, AI, data, and modern software practices to modernize legacy systems, build new digital platforms, and deliver mission-ready products that drive sustainable change. We live by our values—Integrity, Excellence, Courage and Curiosity. They guide how we build, collaborate, and lead. From cloud infrastructure and data engineering to AI integration and service design, we connect technology and experience to deliver outcomes that scale. We’re building a company where technologists, designers, and builders can serve the mission, grow their craft, and help shape the future of digital government. At MO, your work doesn’t just make a difference—it advances the mission and helps build a more capable, trusted, and human government. Overview We’re seeking a Director of Engineering to lead engineering at MO. We work on mission-critical systems that affect millions of citizens, and you will own engineering strategy and delivery maturity across all of MO’s client engagements. You will oversee the execution of existing federal contracts, manage and mentor the engineering team, and partner with other MO leaders to win new business. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record of delivering high-quality software projects.

Requirements

10+ years in software engineering, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership or management role
Experience leading engineering teams in federal government contracting, public-sector consulting, or regulated industries
Strong background in solutions architecture and system design for client-facing programs
Ability to lead across multiple projects with varying scopes, timelines, and constraints
Comfort operating in compliance-heavy environments with high expectations for documentation and rigor
Clear, confident communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Leadership style grounded in collaboration, mentorship, and delivery excellence
Our Federal contracts require that you be a U.S. Citizen to be eligible for employment and all work must be conducted within the U.S.

Responsibilities

Manage a diverse team of ~15 software leads, engineers, and data scientists, including recruitment, onboarding, performance evaluations, and professional development
Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that promotes growth, creativity, and open communication
Mentor engineers and technical leads, developing new leaders and strengthening system design, documentation, and delivery discipline
Define, own, and guide adherence to engineering standards and delivery practices that support quality, compliance, and reliability
Guide technical decision-making and resolve engineering tradeoffs in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
Guide end-to-end technical solution designs to influence the shape and delivery of client work
Support program leads in the translation of stakeholder requirements into executable architectures
Ensure staff are building and designing solutions that meet security, compliance, and regulatory standards (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST, Section 508, etc., as applicable) while maintaining an agile, modern development culture
Serve as a senior technical expert in client meetings, proposals, and technical reviews
Lead the development and review of winning technical approaches for RFPs, RFIs, and client pitches
Identify opportunities to expand engagements through thoughtful, client-centered solutions
Balance innovation with practicality in regulated, risk-aware environments