**Overview** 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. **Responsibilities** TheDirector,DevUnitStandupwillexercisevisionaryleadershiptostandupagroundbreakingproductdevelopmententityfortheUSSOCOMChiefTechnologyOfficer(CTO).Inthistransformationalrole,youwillcrafttheDevUnit'sfoundation,recruitandmentorelitetechnicalteams,anddeliverthefirstwaveofmission-criticalMinimumViableProducts(MVPs).Thispositioncallsforaseasonedleaderwhocanharmonizediversestakeholders-fromwarfightersandseniorenlistedadvisorstosoftwarearchitects-torapidlyevolvetheDevUnitintoanexemplarymodelofefficiency,innovation,andforward-leaningproductdevelopment.Asaprincipaladvisor,youwillensurethatstate-of-the-artpracticesfortalentdevelopment,technologicalexcellence,andstrategicalignmentremainattheforefrontofUSSOCOM'smodernizationagenda. + **Architect** **the** **Dev** **Unit's** **foundation** inpartnershipwiththeCTO-developingmissionstatements,operatingprocedures,andgovernanceframeworksthatreflectcutting-edgethinkingininnovationand + **Champion** **performance** **metrics** togaugetheDevUnit'sevolutionintoa + **Pioneer** **policy** **modernization** byidentifyingUSSOCOMdirectivesandprocessesthatrequiretransformationtosupportthenext-generationofproductdevelopment + **Orchestrate** **end-to-end** **product** **lifecycles** fortheDevUnit'sinauguralprojects,unifyingcross-functionalteamsfromproblemdiscoverytoproductlaunchand + **Strategize** **and** **manage** **the** **product** **roadmap** forinitialMVPreleases,ensuringflawlessalignmentwithUSSOCOM'soverarchingstrategic + **Embed** **Agile** **and** **DevOps** **best** **practices** ,constantlyenhancingspeed,security,andqualityofsoftwaredeliverytomeetSpecialOperationsForces'mission-critical + **Recruit** **and** **cultivate** **premier** **talent** ,assemblingtheinauguralteamofdevelopers,productmanagers,UXdesigners,andDevOpsengineerswithaneyeforimmediate,high-impact + **Foster** **a** **culture** **of** **innovation** **and** **mentorship** ,promotingcontinuouslearningandprofessionaldevelopmenttomaintainanelite,future-ready + **Partner** **with** **Senior** **Enlisted** **Leaders** toleveragetheiroperationalperspectiveinshapingdevelopmentstrategies,professionalmilestones,andretentionprogramsacrossallservice + **Bridge** **operational** **needs** **and** **product** **solutions** ,servingasaconduitbetweendevelopmentteams,seniorleadership,andend-userstoensureimpactful,user-centric + **Cultivate** **strategic** **partnerships** withprogramsponsors,functionalleads,andexternalcollaborators,drivingconsensusandlong-termcommitmenttotheDevUnit's + **Guide** **the** **adoption** **of** **pioneering** **technologies** ,choosingmodernplatformsandemergingtoolstosuperchargesoftware + **Set** **the** **gold** **standard** forAgile,DevOps,andcloud-nativearchitectures,embeddingadvancedcybersecuritymeasuresandrigorousaccreditationbest + **Elevate** **technical** **excellence** bydefiningclearexpectationsforcodequality,security,documentation,and + **Drive** **perpetual** **process** **refinement** ,leveragingretrospectivesanddata-driveninsightstooptimizeefficiencyandreducetechnical + **Build** **a** **culture** **of** **open** **knowledge** **exchange** ,ensuringlessonslearnedandnovelapproachesarecaptured,disseminated,andappliedacrosstheDev + **Conduct** **regular** **performance** **reviews** ,measuringoutcomesagainststrategicobjectivestofine-tunetheDevUnit'strajectoryformaximum + **Inspire** **a** **broader** **community** **of** **practice** ,championingthegrowthofparalleldevelopmentunitsbothwithinUSSOCOMand + **Unite** **thought** **leaders** fromsimilarorganizationstocatalyzeasupportivenetwork,fosteringcollaborationandshared + **Identify** **scalable** **best** **practices** thatcantranslateintoothermilitaryandnon-publicsectorefforts,amplifyingtheDevUnit'sinfluenceonanational **Qualifications** Bachelors with 8-12 years (or commensurate experience) Clearance Required: T/S SCI Required Skills and Experience + Atleast10yearsofprogressivelyresponsibleexperienceinsoftwaredevelopment,productmanagement,orleadingtechnical + Provensuccessinstandingupnewtechnicalinitiativeswithinlarge,matrixedorganizations(military/DoDexperiencehighlydesirable). + Demonstratedtrackrecordofrecruitingandscalinghigh-performanceproductdevelopment + MasteryofAgileandDevOpspractices,includingCI/CDpipelinesandcloud-native + Familiaritywithtechnicalproductleadershipandrobustproductdiscovery processes + KnowledgeofDoDcybersecurityandaccreditationprocessesisstrongly preferred + Demonstratedexcellenceinbuildingandmanagingdiverse,cross-functional teams + Provenexecutivecommunicationskills,capableoftranslatingsophisticatedtechnicalconceptsforseniorleadersandoperationalpersonnel alike + Strategicproblem-solvingwithapassionfordrivinginnovationandrefiningprocessesat scale + StrategicVision:Skilledatshapingthelong-termtrajectoryofnewlyformedunitstofulfilloverarchingcommand objectives + SuperiorCommunication:Adeptatdeliveringclear,concise,andcompellingnarrativestotechnical,operational,andsenior + CollaborativeLeadership:Committedtoforgingsynergyacrosscross-disciplinaryteams,cultivatingaunified,high-trust environment + AdaptiveMindset:Thrivesinfast-paced,dynamicscenarios,swiftlyrecalibratingtoaddressevolvingmission requirements + TransformationalMentorship:Dedicatedtoelevatingandguidingemergingleaders,ensuringthenextgenerationofsoftwareprofessionalsthriveswithin USSOCOM \#NSS \#DL **Company Overview** 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? **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. **Posted Salary Range** USD $145,000.00 - USD $243,373.20 /Yr. Submit a referral to this job (https://careers-govcio.icims.com/jobs/5646/director%2c-dev-unit-standup/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=-1834385473) **Location** _US-NC-Fort Bragg_ **ID** _2025-5646_ **Category** _Intelligence Analysis & Operations_ **Position Type** _Full-Time_