Engineering program manager Jobs in Washington, DC

Inclined () is seeking an Engineering Manager to build and strengthen our engineering practice: the people, capabilities, culture, and shared practices that enable Inclined's technical talent to do excellent work across projects.This role combines people leadership with meaningful technical engagement. A central goal is to build a strong professional home for engineers at Inclined, not only a connection to the project they happen to support. You will help build that shared identity as Inclined Engineering by managing and developing engineers, strengthening cross-project practices, and working with technical and delivery leaders to improve how we design, build, review, and deliver software.This is a builder role, both organizationally and technically. You will stay close enough to the work to contribute directly when useful, while recognizing that your greatest leverage comes through making other engineers and teams stronger: knowing when to get hands-on, when to coach, and when to leave technical ownership with an Engineering Lead or individual engineer.You will report to the CTO and work closely with Engineering Leads, project and PMO leadership, security, and other technical teams. This role is well-suited for an experienced engineer and people leader who can move comfortably between technical and organizational problems and is energized by helping build a growing engineering organization.Key ResponsibilitiesManage, coach, and develop software engineers and related Technical Delivery staff through regular 1:1s, feedback, performance management, mentoring, skill development, and meaningful growth opportunitiesRecruit, hire, and onboard engineering talent as the function growsBuild a strong cross-project engineering culture and professional identity, helping engineers learn from one another, share reusable approaches, and remain connected to Inclined Engineering as well as their individual project teamsPartner with Engineering Leads to strengthen technical practice and mentoring, with clear shared expectations for the respective roles of technical leadership and people management.Identify and address recurring engineering blockers, capability gaps, weak practices, and technical delivery risksHelp evolve and drive adoption of modern engineering standards, including effective approaches to documentation, code review, testing, CI/CD, automation, and reusable engineering patternsRemain technically engaged through selective hands-on engineering, prototyping, pairing, troubleshooting, and implementation where direct contribution will help the team succeedWork with project, delivery, and PMO leadership to understand engineering capacity, staffing needs, workload, and opportunities to deploy talent effectively across projectsWhat You Will BringStrong people leadership skills and genuine interest in coaching, feedback, staff development, and helping engineers growFirm grasp of modern engineering best practices and a demonstrated track record of putting these into practice, with current technical engagement to remain credible with working engineersTechnical depth to understand engineering approaches and tradeoffs, recognize weak practices or delivery risks, evaluate the quality of technical work, and coach engineers effectivelyJudgment to know when to contribute directly, when to coach, and when to enable others to leadExperience managing engineers across projects, products, or delivery teamsStrong communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with technical and non-technical colleagues across engineering, project delivery, security, and organizational leadershipEnergy for building the management systems, culture, and engineering practices of a growing organization, with the ability to create useful structure and consistency without unnecessary process or bureaucracyRequirements8+ years of professional software engineering or closely related technical experience3+ years directly managing software engineers or technical teams, including responsibility for coaching, feedback, performance management, and professional developmentHands-on experience designing, developing, testing, and delivering production softwareDemonstrated command of modern collaborative software engineering practices, including source control, code review, testing, documentation, and development workflowsHands-on experience with modern software delivery platforms and pipelines, including CI/CD, cloud infrastructure, deployment automation, and infrastructure as codeDemonstrated ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams in a delivery-oriented environmentDesired ExperienceExperience building or significantly evolving an engineering team, management model, or engineering practiceExperience managing engineers distributed across multiple projects, products, or client engagementsExperience improving or standardizing cloud delivery approaches across teams, preferably in AWS environments, and translating platform capabilities into practical, reusable engineering patternsExperience in consulting, government contracting, public-sector technology, or other secure, regulated, or compliance driven environments where engineers work closely with delivery and client teamsExperience with AI-assisted software engineering tools and thoughtful approaches to incorporating them into development workflowsComp and Benefits$150-185k base salaryPerformance-based bonus10% employer 401(k) contribution / profit sharing100% employer-paid health premiums (less deductible)Metro stipend or free parking11 federal holidays and paid time offEligibilityYou must be eligible to work in the U.S. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor work visas at this time.Inclined is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information or other applicable legally protected characteristics.About UsInclined is a woman-owned small business committed to helping the public sector and public good organizations create long-lasting progress and forward momentum. Inclined's diverse team of technical experts brings advanced analytics to challenges large and small-delivering more than clients expect, and maybe even more than they thought possible.Our company was founded over 40 years ago (as Fu Associates) by Edward Fu, a technologist and former public servant, on the simple concept that public sector organizations deserve better. Fu's credo and organizing principles became the bedrock of Inclined's brand.It's no wonder the average tenure on our team is over a decade. We love what we do and the people we work with. If you're an intellectually curious problem-solver with the can-do attitude necessary in a "small but mighty" shop, drop us a line.Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.