Software Build Manager

This position holds technical ownership of the configuration management architecture across all development, testing, staging, and production environments. The Software Build Manager is accountable for establishing disciplined, automated, and repeatable configuration control of software development practices in the pipeline that reduce integration risk, enable rapid delivery, and preserve the technical continuity of an evolving software capability. You will serve as the program's subject matter expert on DevSecOps tooling, baseline governance, and software security - advising program leadership and government stakeholders on configuration risk, readiness, and strategy.

YOU MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A DOD SECURITY CLEARANCE

Responsibilities

• Baseline Architecture: Define and oversee release baselines and configuration items (CIs) across the full software lifecycle; establish and enforce release gating criteria.

• GitLab Workflow Governance: Standardize and enforce Git-based workflows (branching strategy, merge request governance, tagging, and release procedures)

• CI/CD Pipeline: Design, maintain, harden, and continuously improve CI/CD pipelines for reliability, security scanning integration, and deployment velocity.

• Configuration Management: Lead establishment of change management processes and documentation.

• Process & Automation: Organize and refine software structure, process rules, and folder templates to implement documentation automation.

• Technical Documentation: Create and maintain authoritative documentation for software functional and performance characteristics in support of cybersecurity, Authorization to Operate (ATO), and information security requirements.

• Stakeholder Communication: Proactively communicate configuration risk, environment changes, release readiness, and pipeline health to program leadership and government stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of experience (or 8+ years without degree) in software CI/CD release engineering.

• GitLab Expertise: 2+ years of hands-on experience configuring and administering mid- to large-scale GitLab environments, including pipelines, Runners, and access management.

• Scripting & Automation: Strong proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, or Ruby) used to build automation, enforce configuration policy, and reduce operational toil.

• DevSecOps Depth: Hands-on understanding of DevSecOps practices including CI/CD, pipeline security, development tools, and software releases.

• Communication: Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, program leadership, and government customers.

Desired Qualifications

• Active DoD SECRET (or higher) Security Clearance.

• DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification (Security+, SSCP, CND, CCNA Security, or equivalent).

• Experience in RAISE DevOps environments or equivalent DevSecOps cloud delivery platforms.

• Experience supporting Authorization to Operate (ATO) activities, RMF documentation, or STIG compliance.

• Prior experience in software development, solutions architecture, or on a DoD program of record.

• Master's degree in computer science, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Compensation at Decision Technologies, Inc. is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.

Employee Benefits:

• Competitive Paid Time Off

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programs

• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Dependent Care & Commuter)

• Company paid Short Term, Long Term, Life and AD&D Insurance

• 401(k) match

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Paid Certifications

Decision Technologies, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The pay range for this role is:

130,000 - 190,000 USD per year (Remote)

Decision Technologies was founded to help bridge the gap between Department of Defense and Federal Government acquisition programs and technology to help our customers optimize their decision-making process. Over the years, our areas of expertise have expanded to include Systems Engineering, Program Management, In-Service Engineering, Equipment Repair, Research and Development, Test and Evaluation, and Intelligence and Counterintelligence Support. Our growth and success have positioned us as a premier engineering and intelligence services provider contributing to our nation's defense. Our company culture cultivates talented problem-solvers on focused on performance with industry-leading teamwork and responsiveness. We have established a reputation for offering superior services and solutions, proven integrity and innovation, employee engagement and development, and customer collaboration.