Deputy Director, Develop Operations

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Dev Unit Director to stand up a groundbreaking product development entity for the USSCOCOM Chief Technology Office. This position will be located in Fort Bragg, NC and will be a hybrid-remote position with occasional on-site duties on Fort Bragg, NC.

The Director, Dev Unit Standup will exercise visionary leadership to stand up a groundbreaking product development entity for the USSOCOM Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In this transformational role, you will craft the Dev Unit's foundation, recruit and mentor elite technical teams, and deliver the
first wave of mission-critical Minimum Viable Products (MVPs). This position calls for a seasoned leader who can harmonize diverse stakeholders-from warfighters and senior enlisted advisors to software architects rapidly evolve the Dev Unit into an exemplary model of efficiency, innovation, and forward-leaning product development. As a principal advisor, you will ensure that state-of-the-art practices for talent development, technological excellence, and strategic alignment remain at the forefront of USSOCOM's modernization agenda.

• Architect the Dev Unit's foundation in partnership with the CTO-developing mission statements, operating procedures, and governance frameworks that reflect cutting-edge thinking in innovation
• Champion performance metrics to gauge the Dev Unit's evolution into a Pioneer policy modernization by identifying USSOCOM directives and processes that require transformation to support the next-generation of product development
• Orchestrate end-to-end product lifecycles for the Dev Unit's inaugural projects, unifying cross-functional teams from problem discovery to product launch
• Strategize and manage the product roadmap for initial MVP releases, ensuring flawless alignment with USSOCOM's overarching strategic
• Embed Agile and DevOps best practices, constantly enhancing speed, security, and quality of software delivery to meet Special Operations Forces' mission-critical needs
• Recruit and cultivate premier talent, assembling the inaugural team of developers, product managers, UX designers, and DevOps engineers with an eye for immediate, high-impact delivery
• Foster a culture of innovation and mentorship, promoting continuous learning and professional development to maintain an elite, future-ready team
• Partner with Senior Enlisted Leaders to leverage their operational perspective in shaping development strategies, professional milestones, and retention programs across all services
• Bridge operational needs and product solutions, serving as a conduit between development teams, senior leadership, and end-users to ensure impactful, user-centric deliverables
• Cultivate strategic partnerships with program sponsors, functional leads, and external collaborators, driving consensus and long-term commitment to the Dev Unit's mission
• Guide the adoption of pioneering technologies, choosing modern platforms and emerging tools to supercharge software
• Set the gold standard for Agile, DevOps, and cloud-native architectures, embedding advanced cybersecurity measures and rigorous accreditation best-practices
• Elevate technical excellence by defining clear expectations for code quality, security, and documentation, and drive perpetual process refinement, leveraging retrospectives and data-driven insights to optimize efficiency and reduce technical debt
• Build a culture of open knowledge exchange, ensuring lessons learned and novel approaches are captured, disseminated, and applied across the Dev Unit’s Team
• Conduct regular performance reviews, measuring outcomes against strategic objectives to fine-tune the Dev Unit's trajectory for maximum results
• Inspire a broader community of practice, championing the growth of parallel development units both within USSOCOM and Mission Partners
• Unite thought leaders from similar organizations to catalyze a supportive network, fostering collaboration and shared vision
• Identify scalable best practices that can translate into other military and non-public sector efforts, amplifying the Dev Unit's influence on a national scale

Bachelor's with 8-12 years (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills and Experience

• Clearance Required:  T/S SCI
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in software development, product management, or leading technical development teams
• Proven success in standing up new technical initiatives within large, matrixed organizations (military/DoD experience highly desirable).
• Demonstrated track record of recruiting and scaling high-performance product development
• Mastery of Agile and DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native
• Familiarity with technical product leadership and robust product discovery processes
• Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity and accreditation processes is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated excellence in building and managing diverse, cross-functional teams
• Proven executive communication skills, capable of translating sophisticated technical concepts for senior leaders and operational personnel alike
• Strategic problem-solving with a passion for driving innovation and refining processes at scale
• Strategic Vision: Skilled at shaping the long-term trajectory of newly formed units to fulfill overarching command objectives
• Superior Communication: Adept at delivering clear, concise, and compelling narratives to technical, operational, and senior leaders
• Collaborative Leadership: Committed to forging synergy across cross-disciplinary teams, cultivating a unified, high-trust environment
• Adaptive Mindset: Thrives in fast-paced, dynamic scenarios, swiftly recalibrating to address evolving mission requirements
• Transformational Mentorship: Dedicated to elevating and guiding emerging leaders, ensuring the next generation of software professionals thrives within USSOCOM

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• PMI Agile Certification (PMI0ACP)

• Certified DevOps Professional (DevOps Institute)

• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional

• Amazon Web Services, Inc.

• Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert

• Microsoft Learn

• Docker Certified Associate (DCA) and Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

• Google Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer

• Puppet Certified Professional, Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), HashiCorp Terraform Associate, Certified Jenkins Engineer, GitLab Certified DevOps Professional

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

What You Can Expect

Interview & Hiring Process

If you are selected to move forward through the process, here’s what you can expect:

• During the Interview Process
• Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team
• Camera must be on
• A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview

• During the Hiring Process
• Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening
• Background check, to include:
• Criminal history (past 7 years)
• Verification of your highest level of education
• Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

Employee Perks

At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Corporate Discounts
• Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
• Training, Education and Certification Assistance*
• Referral Bonus Program
• Internal Mobility Program
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Work Environment

*Available to full-time employees

Our employees’ unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.