Why CDM Smith?: Job Description:

• Manages the development of functional specifications for project assignments and may develop requirements for larger, more complex development efforts.
• Oversees/guides the development of software architectures for complex applications.
• Ensures development documentation for applications is performed and complete.
• Manages proposal development efforts and client interviews.
• Leads key proposal efforts in their entirety.
• Contributes to monthly leads process.
• Oversees market development activities in one or two key areas of the country, as needed.
• Ensures and oversees the development of moderately and highly complex application code that meets defined requirements.
• Manages the day-to-day activity of staff.
• Provides feedback on performance appraisals.
• Manages the development and training of the staff and serves as mentor to entire marketing and communications team.
• Approves paid time off requests (PTO) and ensures human resources policies are followed.
• Directs the work of more junior staff.
• Handles higher level requests personally, and/or ships to other production centers.
• Contributes monthly to workloads process.
• Oversees the building of deployment packages, deploys software packages, manages use of issue tracking software, source code control, and other supporting activities related to application development projects.
• Directs others in the development of hardware and software specifications.
• Manages others in database development/design decisions.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills & Abilities: Exceptional problem solving and research skills. Excellent verbal and written communication and collaboration skills for leading discussions and meetings with team members, users, and external stakeholders. Demonstrates the expert knowledge of core computer science topics, such as: Object and/or Function Oriented Design; advanced data structures and algorithms; relational database design; and W3C standards. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Visual Studio or equivalent IDE. Demonstrates good leadership skills. Excellent knowledge of SQL variants. Demonstrated expertise in at least one of the following: C/C++, C#, Java, Python, or JavaScript & HTML. Expert knowledge of an enterprise database, such as SQL Server or Oracle. Knowledge and integration of design patterns, application modeling (UML, flow diagrams, wireframes, etc.), QA practices and tools (unit testing, issue tracking, source code control, continuous integration), automated configuration management, and GIS concepts. Excellent ability to work with internal and external stakeholders, at all levels, translate client requirements into detailed specifications. Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and leadership skills to cultivate strategic relationships with colleagues, customers, and partners. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree. 10 years of related with at least 2 years of those in a management or leadership capacity. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. Amount of Travel Required: No Travel is required Background Check and Drug Testing Information: CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing. Additional Compensation : All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.