Software Development Manager

Apogee Engineering, LLC • Springfield, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Apogee is seeking a Software Development Manager to support the Program Executive Office for Enterprise Information Technology at the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA) in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. This on-site role provides technical expertise in the software acquisition lifecycle and serves as a key authority within specialized program management offices. The manager orchestrates and manages software assets across the agency throughout their lifecycle, from procurement to retirement. The role includes critical analysis, strategic recommendations, and hands-on support to promote a cohesive, compliant, and efficient agency-wide approach to software acquisition and management, enabling government leadership to make informed investment and strategy decisions. Assignments are complex and may involve non-routine situations requiring extensive knowledge in the specialty discipline. The position is full-time, on-site at a government facility, and contingent upon contract award. Travel is 10%.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must have and be able to maintain a TS/SCI clearance with Counter-Intelligence Polygraph, obtained within the last five years or within 90 days of hire.
• IAITAM Certified Software Asset Manager (CSAM) certification.
• Master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, software architecture, AI/ML, cybersecurity, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience, compliant with GSA standards.
• Demonstrated experience managing the software acquisition lifecycle for DoD or IC programs.
• Knowledge of federal acquisition regulations, including FAR, DFAR, and agency-specific implementations such as NARI.
• Demonstrated experience with software asset management principles, processes, and tools.
• Proficiency using government financial management and acquisition systems to process purchase actions and funding documents.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Software Engineering Master Certification (PSEM).
• AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Developer certification.
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification.
• CompTIA Security+ or CISSP certification.
• Direct experience supporting the NGA PEBS/SAM office.
• Experience analyzing and recommending approaches for complex software licensing models and acquisition strategies.
• Familiarity with NGA requirement management, contracting, and business software tools.
• Experience developing and presenting acquisition strategies and status briefings to senior executive-level leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end software procurement, including assisting customers with requirements definition, conducting market research, and developing pre-award and post-award documentation.
• Develop and analyze software license acquisition strategies, assess IC or DoD contract vehicles, and recommend efficient and effective procurement approaches.
• Oversee the software asset management (SAM) lifecycle using agency tools to monitor, report on, and manage software licenses; maintain documentation; and track assets from acquisition to discontinuance.
• Prepare and manage acquisition documentation, briefings, and funding documents in accordance with FAR, DFAR, and NARI guidelines.
• Serve as a primary liaison between NGA customers and government personnel, coordinating with technical, contractual, legal, and funding stakeholders to resolve issues and support successful procurement actions.
• Support the PEBS/SAM billing process through customer engagement, communication of billing policies, and resolution of issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager