Forge Lead

Overview

Manage the operation and maintain a structured modular data environment (Forge) facilitating the synchronization and integration of the Top-Down Modernization Process (TDMP) and ACIDS/JCIDS, enabling Army Modernization Enterprise collaboration and a common operational picture of progress towards modernization.The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, technical, and communication skills to effectively manage the Forge team, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure the platform's optimal performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operation and maintain a structured modular data environment (Forge) facilitating the synchronization and integration of the Top-Down Modernization Process (TDMP) and ACIDS/JCIDS, enabling Army Modernization Enterprise collaboration and a common operational picture of progress towards modernization.
• Provide Program Management Support (planning, timelines, architecture, configuration, training packages, etc.) and documentation (guides, templates, exports, reports, etc.)
• Ensure security management and compliance (STIGs, reports, memorandums, architecture diagrams, etc.)
• Provide advice and recommend best practices to manage the cloud environment effectively and efficiently. Maintain the website, tools, required servers; all documentation, security requirements, and other procedures to operate within the cloud environment.
• Oversee the development of new dashboards and analytic tools to meet the needs of AFC/FCC leaders, and Army force modernization efforts.
• Maintain Forge at 98% Operational Readiness (OR).

SUPERVISORY DUTIES:

• Team Leadership: Leading and managing a team of IT professionals.
• Performance Management: Setting performance expectations, conducting regular performance reviews, and providing feedback and coaching.
• Talent Development: Identifying training needs, developing training plans, and providing opportunities for professional growth.
• Staffing: Hiring and onboarding new team members, as well as managing terminations and reassignments.
• Team Building: Fostering a positive and collaborative work environment, resolving conflicts, and motivating team members.

OPERATING HOURS AND EXPECTATIONS:

• This position anticipates a mostly onsite environment with some telework to be considered. The person in this position is expected to be available between 0800 and 1600, Monday - Friday.

TRAVEL:

• This position has minimal travel expected,

Qualifications

CLEARANCE:

• Active Secret (S) is required upon application for initial consideration. This position is not open for any additional clearance upgrades, to include reactivation, or sponsorship.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Technology, required.

CERTIFICATION(S):

• Certification in Agile Software Development Life Cycle processes, required

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• At least 10 years of demonstrated experience managing software intensive technology projects within complex IT environments.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience applying the Software Development Life Cycle processes and successful delivery of high-quality software applications.
• At least two years' experience/knowledge with principles of cloud computing, systems administration, network engineering, and data warehousing using third party hosting providers
  
• Experience leading large, enterprise web-based software applications with complex data federation demonstrated by leading software teams.
  
• Experience leading development and maintenance of software applications employing Microsoft technologies including C#, Active Server Pages (ASP)/.NET, SQL, JavaScript, CSS, jQuery, AJAX, C++, HTML/DHTML, Azure with Platform as a Service (PaaS), Azure DevOps, Dynamics 365.
  
• Experience with software tools Microsoft Visual Studio .NET, Microsoft Visual C++6.0, Microsoft SQL Server 2016, JBuilder 5.0, Crystal Reports, SSRS, and Internet Information Systems.
  
• Experience responding to and expeditiously resolving system availability disruptions and maintaining continuity of operations through ITIL processes
  
• Experience with the application of Business Intelligence (BI), integration of both structured and unstructured data in support of operational processes, and management of a diverse workforce to solve complex information management challenges.
  
• Experience with cloud service providers, both Government and/or commercial, as well as collaboration efforts with DISA.
  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

WHAT WE OFFER:

At CIS Secure and its associated companies, Intrepid Solutions and Services and Darkblade Systems, we believe in promoting fair and transparent pay practices. We are committed to disclosing the compensation range for transparency and to set clear expectations for all applicants for this posting. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base salary for the advertised job, promotion, or transfer opportunity. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. The actual salary offered may vary based on various factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, education, geographic location, as well as internal equity, and alignment to market data.

Job Type: Full-time (onsite)

Pay Range: $150,000.00 - $210,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Medical insurance
• Health Savings Account option
• Flexible Spending
• Vision insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Ancillary offerings (Hospital Indemnity, Accident, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance)
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday pay

CIS Secure is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.