Lead Systems Engineer/Integrator (Top Secret)

ICF; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 158,000 - 269,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF seeks a TS-cleared Senior Systems Engineer to lead the development of government-facing web and mobile apps from concept through deployment. You will oversee subdomains, tools, and components, manage change and risk, and guide QA across the lifecycle.

You will coordinate with stakeholders to set expectations, train users of custom software, and ensure accessibility, security, and compliance in a gov environment. DC-based facilities availability is required.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required.
• Active Top Secret security clearance required.
• Ability to work from Washington, DC facilities.
• High school diploma plus relevant certifications; higher degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead TS-cleared systems engineering across subdomains, tools and components.
• Oversee web development lifecycle, manage change, risk, issues; guide QA.
• Lead systems administration, security support and configuration management.
• Develop, test, update, and launch public-facing mobile apps (iOS, Android, Apple Watch).
• Coordinate with stakeholders; train users on custom software packages.
• Perform UI/UX audits and build sophisticated web forms for operations.

Skills

US Citizenship

Top Secret clearance

Facility DC work

Education

High school diploma + certifications

BA/BS preferred

Tools

Python

JavaScript

HTML5

CSS3

XML

AJAX

Job description

Description

About this Role

In this role, you’ll lead TS-cleared systems engineering directing technical development across subdomains, tools and components, manages change, risk and issues across the lifecycle, and guides QA.

What You’ll Do

• Manage technical development and support of gov subdomains, systems, tools and components
• Oversee web development across the lifecycle, including change, risk and issue management; guide QA
• Lead systems administration, security support and configuration management.
• Lead mobile app development and release, including app store updates.
• Support the technical lead on other contract projects.
• Work with less experienced engineers to level up their skills
• Work directly with stakeholders and team members to set and manage expectations throughout the life of the project
• Operate within an agile development process
• Coordinate and train users on specific custom-built software packages.
• Use sophisticated tools to retrain artificial intelligence to make sense of social media data and generate effective sentiment analysis insights relevant to the clients mission.
• Develop, test, update, and launch all public-facing mobile applications (apps), including Apple Watch apps, in concert with customers/clients.
• Identify and implement bug fixes on all apps.
• Routinely beta tests new iOS and Android major operating system updates to determine any compatibility issues with current mobile apps and to discover new features to incorporate into future app updates.
• Identify and implement app store updates for the program as a whole to keep up with the latest policies and trends.
• Develop technical templates for apps and other products based on designs created by visual information specialists.
• Manipulate Unified Crime Reporting data and tables so that they display properly on gov.
• Conduct UI/UX audits on products and pages.
• Build sophisticated web forms for operational and business needs.
• Provide guidance on government policies regarding technical matters.
• Leverage specialized technical knowledge to support the team on all aspects of the content management system as well as all systems, tools, and properties within the gov environment.
• Support the technical lead with other projects under this contract.

Requirements

• US Citizenship
• An active Top Secret security clearance
• Ability to work out of facilities in Washington, DC
• High school diploma plus relevant certifications
• 8+ years of experience delivering resilient, well-tested, consumer-facing enterprise web applications and large public websites
• 5+ years of cloud and web development experience, including working within public and private virtual cloud environments and developing responsive, public-facing websites.
• 5+ years of application development experience using Python, TAL, AJAX, JavaScript, XML, HTML5, and/or CSS3, including manipulating data and tables to optimize web display.
• 5+ years of experience with web platforms and databases, including Plone, Zope, Drupal, WordPress, PostgreSQL, or other modern RDBMS technologies.
• 5+ years of experience with Section 508 accessibility, web security best practices, and applicable federal mandates and regulations for public-facing websites.
• 5+ years of mobile application development and maintenance experience, including developing, testing, updating, and launching iOS, Android, and Apple Watch applications; implementing bug fixes; conducting OS beta and compatibility testing; and managing app store updates, policies, and emerging features.

Preferred

• BA, BS, or other advanced degree in related field
• Government cloud experience
• Django and API development experience
• FBI experience
• Experience working within a government cloud environment
• Experience working with NGINX, Varnish, or Apache reverse proxy servers
• Please note this role is contingent.

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read ourEEO policy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please [e-mail] we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance [e-mail]. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Pay Range

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$158,132.00 - $268,824.00

DC Client Office (DC88)