Direct of Software Innovations
Company: NIRA, Inc.
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description As a fast-growing professional
services company, NIRA is a trusted advisor to federal agencies in
their digital transformation-modernizing critical information
dissemination infrastructure-and a pioneer in emerging
technologies, including AI, Zero Trust, and supply chain
resiliency. We are seeking a self-motivated, customer-oriented
Director of Softwar e to join our senior management team. As the
Director of Software, you will work closely with executive IT
leadership in federal agencies (e.g. CIO, CTO, Chief Architect) to
support their digital transformations, while leading the effort to
build core competencies in software engineering and emerging
technologies. Ideal Candidate Traits Problem Solver: You spend 90%
of the time understanding problems and 10% of the time finding
solutions. Storyteller: You're adept at presenting technical
concepts in a compelling, accessible manner. Change Agent : You
relish creative chaos and take initiatives to enable transformative
change. Key Responsibilities Technology Thought Leadership:
Collaborate with federal agency IT executives to turn business
challenges into strategic visions and practical technical
solutions. Provide guidance to project managers and teams on
solution architecture and development methodologies. Delivery
Management: Lead delivery organizations and project teams, ensuring
optimal resource alignment while promoting best practices. Work
with project managers to ensure resources are allocated
appropriately. Core Competency Development: Develop a cross-team
software development practice, cultivating core capabilities to
support business growth. Lead internal R&D efforts while
fostering partnerships with technology vendors. Identify and pursue
new business opportunities, occasionally serving as capture
manager, proposal lead, or solution architect. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field. 15 years
of progressive IT experience. Strong communication skills to
clearly convey technical concepts to both technical and
non-technical audiences. Proven ability to lead development teams
in delivering high-quality software products and services. Subject
matter expertise in emerging technologies like machine learning/AI
or blockchain, as well as leading cloud computing infrastructures
like AWS and Azure. Familiarity with development practices like
continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD). US
Citizenship required. Must be able to obtain security clearance.
NIRA offers competitive compensation, including employer-paid
health, life, and disability insurance, and 401(k) plans with
immediate vesting and generous employer matching contributions.
Keywords: NIRA, Inc., North Bethesda , Direct of Software Innovations, IT / Software / Systems , Washington, Maryland
