Lead Developer, Applications Developer

Description

Job Title:
Lead Developer
Clearance Required:
Public Trust Clearance
Work Location: Kansas City, MO, Fort Collins CO, and Remote

Alpha Omega is seeking a qualified Lead Developer supporting the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) under the Customer Revenue and Operations Planning (CROP) program. This project focuses on improving how USDA delivers services by using better technology, data, and processes.

• Provide high-level subject matter expertise for development tasks.
• Offer advanced technical knowledge and analysis of highly specialized applications and operational environments.
• Conduct functional systems analysis, design, integration, documentation, training, and implementation advice on complex problems.
• Apply principles, methods, and knowledge of specific functional areas to task order requirements.
• Provide advice on esoteric problems that require extensive subject matter knowledge.
• Design and prepare technical reports, studies, and related documentation.
• Create charts and graphs to record results and prepare and deliver presentations, training, and briefings as required by the task order.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent years of work experience

Experience/Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of experience managing developers
• Experience analyzing functional business applications and design specifications for functional areas such as finance, accounting, personnel, manpower, logistics, and contracts
• Expertise developing block diagrams and logic flow charts
• Ability to translate detailed design into computer software
• Expertise testing, debugging, and refining software to produce the required product
• Experience preparing required documentation, including both program-level and user-level documentation
• Proficiency enhancing software to reduce operating time or improve efficiency
• Experience providing technical direction to programmers to ensure program deadlines are met
• Experience in information system design, including application programming on large-scale DBMS and the development of complex software to satisfy design objectives

• Master’s degree in a related field
• Experience with development in federal projects
• Familiarity with geospatial data formats and standards
• Knowledge of web services and APIs
• Experience with spatial analysis and modeling techniques
• Experience in the federal space is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently

The likely salary range for this position is $78,652 - $109,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Factors considered in final pay include relevant work experience, skills, certifications, education, and contract provisions.

Final date to receive applications: 12/15/2025

Joining the Alpha Omega team entitles you to participate in retirement benefits, deferred compensation plans, health and insurance benefits, and other such benefits as set forth in the company policy and benefits manuals.

• PTO including paid parental, military, and bereavement leave
• Eleven (11) paid Federal holidays, five of which are floating holidays
• Health and Dental Insurance (including 100% employer paid premiums for employee coverage under the HDHP health plan)
• Life Insurance, STD/LTD disability coverage, with employer paid premiums
• 401(k) plan with a match that is 100% vested after two years of service
• FSA/DFSA/HSA flexible benefit plans
• Annual Tuition & Professional Development Reimbursement

We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees value most.

Guided by our core values—Harmony, Engagement, Accountability, Resourcefulness, and Tenacity (HEART)—we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning and are committed to delivering high-impact solutions. We recognize and reward hard work. Through our H.E.A.R.T. Awards Program, colleagues and managers can recognize each other for actions that exemplify these values. Recognized employees receive a detailed nomination highlighting their contributions, shared with their manager.

Each quarter, select nominees may receive a monetary bonus.

Alpha Omega is an award-winning Federal IT solutions provider delivering mission-enabling technology and strategic solutions across National Security, Federal Financial, Healthcare, and Space & Science domains. Since 2016, we have grown to over 800 employees with $230m in revenue. With recent acquisitions, we expanded our capabilities to support digital modernization, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.

We are committed to supporting agency partners as they transform their operations, delivering solutions to ensure safety and security. Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive…