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Koniag Government Services

Application Lead

Koniag Government Services, Chantilly, Virginia, United States, 22021


ATS

Job ID 24100365

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Arlluk Technology Solutions, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an Application Lead to support ATS and our government customer in Chantilly, VA. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust. This position is for a Future New Business Opportunity.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

Arlluk Technology Solutions, a KGS subsidiary, is seeking skilled professionals to support the Defense Health Agency's Technology Support Branch (TSB) in providing flexible, agile delivery services for various Military Health System (MHS) applications. The role involves working on critical systems such as PCOS, CCQAS, DMHRSi, EAS IV, ESSENCE, and PHIMT, which are essential for managing healthcare claims, provider credentialing, human resources, cost allocation, disease surveillance, and health information management. The ideal candidate will contribute to application development and sustainment, focusing on delivering high-quality solutions across ten core IT domains, including configuration management, cybersecurity, digital transformation, software engineering, and application support. This position requires expertise in agile methodologies and the ability to work collaboratively within a dynamic military healthcare environment.

Arlluk Technology Solutions, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an experienced Application Lead to oversee the development, maintenance, and enhancement of critical MHS applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software engineering and leadership, with the ability to guide development teams in delivering high-quality, secure, and efficient healthcare IT solutions. This role is crucial in ensuring the successful implementation and continuous improvement of key applications within the Military Health System.

Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:

The Application Lead will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of assigned MHS applications. Key responsibilities include:

Lead and mentor a team of developers, ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards.

Oversee the design, development, testing, and deployment of complex healthcare applications.

Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements for new features and enhancements.

Develop and maintain technical documentation, including system architecture and design specifications.

Implement and enforce agile methodologies to ensure efficient and effective software delivery.

Conduct code reviews and provide technical guidance to team members.

Manage application performance, scalability, and security to meet the demands of the MHS.

Coordinate with other teams (e.g., QA, Operations, Security) to ensure smooth integration and deployment.

Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments.

Stay current with emerging technologies and evaluate their potential application within MHS systems.

Ensure compliance with government regulations, security requirements, and industry standards.

Participate in capacity planning and resource allocation for application development projects.

Education and Experience:

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field with 8-10 years of experience in software development and leadership, or

Master's degree in a relevant field with 6-8 years of experience in software development and leadership, or

PhD in a relevant field with 3-5 years of experience in software development and leadership

Required Skills and Competencies:

Extensive experience in software development, including design patterns and architectural principles

Strong knowledge of multiple programming languages (e.g., Java, C#, Python, JavaScript)

Experience with web technologies and frameworks (e.g., Angular, React, .NET Core)

Familiarity with database management systems and SQL

Understanding of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies

Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines

Knowledge of cloud computing platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure)

Strong leadership and team management skills

Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities

Effective communication skills, both written and verbal

Experience with performance tuning and optimization of complex applications

Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

Desired Skills and Competencies:

Experience working in government or military healthcare environments

Knowledge of healthcare IT systems and standards (e.g., HL7, FHIR, DICOM)

Familiarity with containerization and microservices architectures

Experience with DevOps practices and tools

Understanding of cybersecurity principles and secure coding practices

Knowledge of data analytics and business intelligence tools

Experience with mobile application development

Familiarity with artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies

Understanding of accessibility standards and Section 508 compliance

Experience with legacy system modernization and integration

Working Environment & Conditions

This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

This position is primarily indoors, consistent with a standard office position and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. The incumbent is required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The workload may require the incumbent to sit for extended periods of time. The incumbent must be able to read, do simple math calculations and withstand moderate amounts of stress.

The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

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Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.

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