DescriptionJob Description:The Government Health and Safety Solutions Operation is hiring a Task Manager to support a large healthcare contract in DC.We are seeking a technical professional manager to manage projects that implement new web application features. The candidate will be responsible for the design, development, and testing of java based application architectures in a fast paced development environment. Main responsibility will be managing development of Java web applications with auxiliary support of batch based java applications. The web based application architectures include web applications, web services, micro services, and database operations. The candidate will also be responsible for operations and maintenance of applications and services in a Portal environment based on the Java Spring Framework, in addition, applications are also hosted in the ServiceNow cloud. Applicant must demonstrate the ability to work independently or under only general direction. Applicant must provide management direction to system and software engineers in completing tasks. Candidate should be familiar with Software Engineering methodologies such as Software Development Life Cycle and Agile development.Primary ResponsibilitiesCandidate responsibility:* Define the requirements of projects, build project teams, lays out a blue print for projects including the project scope and parameters, and clearly communicates the goals of the project to the team.* Lead the team towards success. Provide direction and make them understand what is expected of them.* Clearly explain the roles of each member of the team.* Build a team comprising of individuals with different skills so that each member contributes effectively to the best of their abilities.* The Task Manager is the link between the Federal product owner, the development team and the Program Manager.* Responsibilities include coordinating and transferring all the relevant information from the Federal product owner to the team and reporting to the Program Manager.* The Task Manager will work closely with analysts, software designers and other staff members and communicate the goals of the project.* The Task Manager will guide the team at every step and ensure that the team has cohesion.* Provide advice to team members whenever they need it and points them in the right direction.* Liaise with business users to elicit requirements and translate them to system requirements and work with development team to define technical solutions.* Directly liaise with federal customers and advise on the business functions that are within the sphere of responsibility and scope.* Lead team meetings and report status and follow-up of action items that are assigned to the group.* Conduct system design activities and reviews of detailed application module specifications, classes, objects, methods, and other software components.* Ensure that architectural solutions met technical and functional requirements.* Review existing system architecture and recommending improvements and participate in engineering reviews to determine any ambiguities.* Scrutinize change requests to determine the magnitude of work done and estimate the level of effort.* Responsible for design, and the implementation plan of end-to-end integrated systems.* Responsible for balanced and focused development of systems and its maintenance.* Hold others accountable for deliverables that are due to them in order for them to meet their work deadlines and complete their assignments.* Make project schedules with assigned tasks according to agree upon time frames.* A key responsibility is to execute the approved plan and ensure that it is monitored and make course correction as needed.BS degree and 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience. Experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.Basic QualificationsManagement of projects involving cloud technologies, JAVA/J2EE, PostgreSQL, JavaScript, Subversion, and SharePoint. Management experience with installation of COTs products and development of MicroServices Architecture (MSA) services. Requires experience in the following areas: project planning, HHS governance reviews, EVM metrics, monthly status reports, corrective action plans, and project closeout materials. Candidate must demonstrate experience with scheduling, facilitating design and development meetings, tracking and resolving issues, inspection management, configuration management, change management, process management, risk management, and requirements management. Candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Responsible for analyzing problems with existing systems or developing requirements for the new systems, and providing recommendations on overall system solution. Working knowledge of distributed application environments, preferably good understanding of the J2EE architecture. Experience should include familiarity with standard lifecycle processes and tools, and leading a team in a software development environment. Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong teamwork, ability to multi-task and a strong commitment to client service.Preferred QualificationsKnowledge or experience with Software Engineering (IEEE) Capability Maturity Model (CMM) standards. Knowledge or experience with Full Development Life-Cycle (FDLC) methodologies. Familiar with SQL tools. Knowledge of object oriented programming analysis methods. Experience with or knowledge of data modeling and modeling tools. Experience with building customer relationships to prioritize and analyze system issues. Working knowledge with federal customer is a plus.External Referral Bonus:EligiblePotential for Telework:NoClearance Level Required:Public TrustTravel:Yes, 10% of the timeScheduled Weekly Hours:40Shift:DayRequisition Category:ProfessionalJob Family:Software EngineeringLeidosLeidos is a Fortune 500 information technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company's 33,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $10.19 billion for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2018. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.Pay and BenefitsPay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. 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