Software Development Manager

Apogee Engineering • Fort Belvoir, VA

11d • 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 full-time, on-site role provides technical expertise across 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 from procurement through retirement, providing analysis, strategic recommendations, and hands-on support for a cohesive, compliant, and efficient approach to software acquisition and management. The work includes complex assignments and non-routine situations requiring extensive knowledge of the specialty discipline. The position is contingent upon contract award and involves 10% travel.

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 with government financial management and acquisition systems used 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).
• CompTIA Security+ or CISSP certification.
• Master’s degree or higher.
• Direct experience supporting the NGA PEBS/SAM office.
• Experience providing analysis and recommendations on complex software licensing models and acquisition strategies.
• Familiarity with NGA-specific requirements 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 helping customers define requirements, 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 lifecycle using agency tools to monitor, report on, and manage 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