Vice President of Software Development

Overview

CTP is a privately held small business based in Herndon, VA. We provide program management services for government and private clients and deliver technical assistance programs in over 80 countries around the world. CTP provides specific solutions or full lifecycle support, including course and curriculum design, expert instruction, logistics support, monitoring & evaluations, knowledge management, strategic planning, program management, and staffing services.

Position Summary
: CTP, Inc is seeking a Vice President of Software Development to lead the strategy, execution, and delivery of software engineering initiatives for specific projects. This role is responsible for development standards, architecture direction, engineering leadership, and delivery pipelines while ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and mission-critical systems.

Travel to the Caribbean region will likely be required for this role.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead software development strategy and engineering execution
• Establish development standards, architecture guidelines, and coding practices
• Manage multiple engineering teams and development managers
• Oversee software delivery pipelines and release management
• Ensure development aligns with enterprise architecture and security requirements
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement across engineering teams
• Coordinate with operations, security, and platform teams
• Manage development schedules, staffing, and resource planning

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 15+ years of software development experience
• 8+ years of leadership experience managing development teams
• Experience delivering enterprise-scale software platforms
• Experience with cloud-based applications and platforms
• Strong leadership and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications
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• Experience with AWS cloud platforms
• Experience with enterprise workflow or platform systems
• Agile or Scrum leadership experience
• Master’s degree in related field

Location
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Hybrid but prefer candidate be based in Washington, DC. Remote work also possible. Travel to Caribbean region may be required.

Company Benefits
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• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability insurance, Life Insurance, AD&D, Telework, Paid Time Off, Flexible Spending Account, Tuition Reimbursement, and a 401K Retirement plan.

Compensation
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Salary range is based upon experience, but this is a senior level position.

Security Clearance
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Active SECRET security clearance desired

Other Requirements
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Supervisory Responsibility:
Yes

Travel:
International travel required

Work Authorization:
Candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. No sponsor ships provided.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

CTP is an Equal Opportunity Employer