Applications and Range Systems Manager

The Applications and Range Systems Manager is responsible for leading all software applications development, business systems support, and real-time range systems administration for the Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center (AUTEC). This role integrates technical leadership, project management, cybersecurity compliance, and hands-on oversight of both enterprise and range mission systems.

The manager will supervise software developers, network/system administrators, and range systems personnel to ensure reliable, secure, and mission-ready operations. ## Leadership & Management - Provide technical and administrative leadership to the Applications Development and Range Systems teams. - Oversee workload distribution, performance management, and training for developers, system administrators, and network/range support personnel. - Coordinate with other AUTEC departments, government customers, and management to ensure systems and software meet mission requirements. - Manage multi-disciplinary project implementations involving software, servers, networks, and real-time range systems. ## Applications & Software Oversight - Direct design, development, deployment, and maintenance of AUTEC business and operational applications built using Microsoft Visual Studio, ASP.NET, C#, .NET 4.8, and .NET Core. - Provide architectural guidance for application modernization, including migrations from .NET 4.8 to .NET Core. - Ensure secure coding practices and compliance with DoD Information Assurance requirements. - Oversee configuration management, source code control, code reviews, testing, documentation, and release management. - Support integration, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of AUTEC’s software ecosystem. ## Range Systems & Real-Time Environment Support - Provide leadership and strategic guidance for configuration management, quality assurance, and software distribution in AUTEC’s real-time operational environment. - Responsible for ensuring Real-Time applications remain fully available and mission-ready at all times. - Support real-time mission operations, including periodic 24-hour on-call availability during critical range events. - Ensure documentation, requirements specifications, and system test plans are developed and maintained for all range systems. - Serve as escalation point for troubleshooting range software, system failures, and customer-reported issues. ## Cybersecurity & Compliance - Ensure compliance with DoD IA requirements across all applications and range systems. - Maintain required security forms, logs, and documentation supporting secure facilities and systems. ## Administrative Responsibilities - Maintain property control tracking, perform office safety/security inspections, and manage required administrative actions for IT secure spaces. - Perform other job-related duties as assigned. ## Minimum Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related discipline; or equivalent experience. - 10+ years of progressive IT enterprise experience including software development, systems administration, or range/mission system support; or 2+ years of direct management experience. - CompTIA Security+ CE (required). - Must have strong experience with Microsoft Windows, and enterprise server/network environments. - Must be skilled in MS Office especially creating and modifying Excel sheets with complex functions. - Demonstrated experience in leading technical teams and managing multi-disciplinary IT projects. - Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities. - Must be able to reside in a remote location with limited medical facilities. - Valid passport and driver’s license required. - Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S.

Government Clearance (U.S.

Citizenship required). ## Preferred Qualifications - Experience with AUTEC real-time systems or similar DoD test-range systems. - Technical certifications such as CCNA, Microsoft, Linux+, Project+, A+. - Experience with software QA, testing procedures, and documentation. - Experience with CI/CD, Git/GitLab, Agile development methodologies - Experience leading teams in remote or austere operating environments.