- Establish, track, and update version baselines, release packages, and revision histories for software and algorithms.
- Coordinate governed deployments into development, testing, and operational staging environments.
- Administer configuration records and workflow tracking using GitLab and Atlassian applications (Jira, Confluence).
- Lead technical review boards, including Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) and Engineering Review Boards (ERBs), managing all related action items and documentation.
- Implement scripting and automated mechanisms to streamline release workflows, deployment steps, and baseline synchronization.
- Oversee the complete lifecycle of Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) submissions, ensuring compliance and timely delivery.
- Function as the central technical contact for environment onboarding, system access, and release coordination.
Minimum Qualifications
- Proven experience managing software configurations, baselines, and release processes across the software lifecycle.
- Proficiency with version control systems and workflow platforms such as GitLab, Jira, and Confluence.
- Solid understanding of software development lifecycle principles, cloud environments, and change management standards.
- Hands-on experience tracking official contract data deliverables (CDRLs) and release documentation.
- Active TS/SCI security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting defense or intelligence community software programs in classified settings.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps practices, and automation scripting using Python or Bash.
- Knowledge of federal software configuration standards and formal compliance audit procedures.
Required Skills
- Proven experience managing software configurations, baselines, and release processes across the software lifecycle.
- Proficiency with version control systems and workflow platforms such as GitLab, Jira, and Confluence.
- Solid understanding of software development lifecycle principles, cloud environments, and change management standards.
- Hands-on experience tracking official contract data deliverables (CDRLs) and release documentation.
- Active TS/SCI security clearance.
Preferred Skills
- Experience supporting defense or intelligence community software programs in classified settings.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps practices, and automation scripting using Python or Bash.
- Knowledge of federal software configuration standards and formal compliance audit procedures.
Security Clearance
- Level: TS/SCI
- Health and Financial Foundation — Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts are described in the benefits page.
- Time Away and Flexibility Where Mission Permits — PTO, holidays, sick time, military leave, and flexible arrangements are supported where program and security requirements allow.
- Professional Development — The site references certification support, training, conferences, mentorship, internal mobility, and individual development planning.
Hiring process
1. Apply
Recruiter Review
Recruiting reviews your resume for role alignment, technical background, clearance status where relevant, and program fit.
Interview
Qualified candidates may meet program, technical, or delivery leaders to discuss experience and expectations for the role.
Offer
When there is a match, the team coordinates offer, onboarding, clearance transfer or sponsorship details where contractually authorized.
Mission
Footbridge Federal delivers engineering, cyber, mission IT, analytics, and cleared program support for defense, intelligence, federal civilian, homeland security, and research missions.
Culture
Mission Context Matters
Candidates should expect work tied to defense, intelligence, federal civilian, homeland, and research missions rather than generic commercial delivery.
Small-Team Accountability
The culture copy emphasizes ownership, communication, and practical execution across teams that work close to customers and program outcomes.
Growth With Technical Credibility
Career content supports hands-on technical growth, certifications, internal mobility, and program leadership without forcing one career track.
Benefits & why work here
- Health and Financial Foundation: Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts are described in the benefits page.
- Time Away and Flexibility Where Mission Permits: PTO, holidays, sick time, military leave, and flexible arrangements are supported where program and security requirements allow.
- Professional Development: The site references certification support, training, conferences, mentorship, internal mobility, and individual development planning.