Chief Engineer
Description & Requirements
Maximus is currently seeking a Chief Engineer is responsible for the end-to-end technical integrity of the system delivered under a program/project. This role ensures that all system elements—software, infrastructure, networks, data, security, and operations—work together as a cohesive, verifiable, and mission ready whole while also meeting program requirements and contractual obligations, as managed by the Chief Engineer.
While embedded in the program, the Chief Systems Engineer operates with enterprise authority, enforcing systems engineering rigor, standards, and lifecycle discipline consistent with organizational best practices.
This is a remote position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Own the application development, administration, integration, DevSecOps, and operations of lifecycle of Salesforce, Deltek Costpoint, and supporting enterprise systems.
Lead application engineering, platform operations, integration, DevSecOps, and release management.
Drive platform modernization, automation, reuse, simplification, and technical debt reduction.
Adhere to architecture, engineering, data, and integration standards across CRM, ERP, and connected enterprise systems.
Ensure platform security, reliability, performance, resilience, compliance, and operational health.
Partner with business and technology leaders to prioritize capabilities, investments, and transformation initiatives.
Build and lead high-performing teams with clear accountability, standards, and workforce strategies.
Manage technology budgets, licensing, vendors, professional services, resources, and total cost of ownership.
Participate in reviewing emerging technologies, including AI, automation, analytics, and platform-native capabilities.
Typically manages multiple department(s) or a mid-sized sub-function(s) for the organization that may include multiple teams led by directors, managers, and/or supervisors. May also lead through influence of other teams/departments.
Typically responsible for creating workforce and staffing plans for department/unit to ensure availability of human capital necessary to accomplish departmental business results.
Typically has hiring, firing, promotion and reward authority within own area, in accordance with guidelines.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study.
12+ years of relevant professional experience.
Progressive experience in enterprise applications, CRM, ERP, software engineering, or platform engineering.
7+ years of technology leadership experience managing enterprise platforms, application portfolios, or technical teams.
Demonstrated experience leading enterprise application strategy, architecture, engineering, integration, modernization, and operations.
Strong knowledge of enterprise CRM and ERP platforms, preferably Salesforce and/or Deltek Costpoint.
Experience with enterprise architecture, APIs, integration, DevSecOps, CI/CD, testing, and release management.
Strong understanding of security, identity, data governance, risk, compliance, resilience, and lifecycle management.
Experience managing technology budgets, licensing, vendors, professional services, and workforce planning.
Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
12+ years of progressive engineering experience, including senior technical leadership on large, complex programs.
Proven experience leading architecture development and maintenance across software, cloud, infrastructure, data, and security domains.
Strong background in government or regulated environment programs, including compliance and contract execution.
Experience interfacing with both customer and contractor teams to manage deliverables and ensure alignment with both strategic roadmaps and dynamic program needs.
Proven ability to manage competing priorities and collaborate across teams to drive outcomes.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to brief senior/executive stakeholders.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance, if applicable.
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EEO Statement
Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.
Pay Transparency
Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.
Accommodations
Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,—please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com.