About this role
The Applications and Range Systems Manager is responsible for leading all software applications development, business systems support, and real-time range systems administration for the Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center (AUTEC). This role integrates technical leadership, project management, cybersecurity compliance, and hands-on oversight of both enterprise and range mission systems. The manager will supervise software developers, network/system administrators, and range systems personnel to ensure reliable, secure, and mission-ready operations.
This is an on-site position based on Andros Island, The Bahamas. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).
Essential Responsibilities: Leadership & Management
• Provide technical and administrative leadership to the Applications Development and Range Systems teams. • Oversee workload distribution, performance management, and training for developers, system administrators, and network/range support personnel. • Coordinate with other AUTEC departments, government customers, and management to ensure systems and software meet mission requirements. • Manage multi-disciplinary project implementations involving software, servers, networks, and real-time range systems. Applications & Software Oversight
• Direct design, development, deployment, and maintenance of AUTEC business and operational applications built using Microsoft Visual Studio, ASP.NET, C#, .NET 4.8, and .NET Core. • Provide architectural guidance for application modernization, including migrations from .NET 4.8 to .NET Core. • Ensure secure coding practices and compliance with DoD Information Assurance requirements. • Oversee configuration management, source code control, code reviews, testing, documentation, and release management. • Support integration, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of AUTEC’s software ecosystem. Range Systems & Real-Time Environment Support
• Provide leadership and strategic guidance for configuration management, quality assurance, and software distribution in AUTEC’s real-time operational environment. • Responsible for ensuring Real-Time applications remain fully available and mission-ready at all times. • Support real-time mission operations, including periodic 24-hour on-call availability during critical range events. • Ensure documentation, requirements specifications, and system test plans are developed and maintained for all range systems. • Serve as escalation point for troubleshooting range software, system failures, and customer-reported issues. Cybersecurity & Compliance
• Ensure compliance with DoD IA requirements across all applications and range systems. • Maintain required security forms, logs, and documentation supporting secure facilities and systems. Administrative Responsibilities
• Maintain property control tracking, perform office safety/security inspections, and manage required administrative actions for IT secure spaces. • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related discipline; or equivalent experience. • 10+ years of progressive IT enterprise experience including software development, systems administration, or range/mission system support; or 2+ years of direct management experience. • CompTIA Security+ CE (required). • Must have strong experience with Microsoft Windows, and enterprise server/network environments. • Must be skilled in MS Office especially creating and modifying Excel sheets with complex functions. • Demonstrated experience in leading technical teams and managing multi-disciplinary IT projects. • Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities. • Must be able to reside in a remote location with limited medical facilities. • Valid passport and driver’s license required. • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with AUTEC real-time systems or similar DoD test-range systems. • Technical certifications such as CCNA, Microsoft, Linux+, Project+, A+. • Experience with software QA, testing procedures, and documentation. • Experience with CI/CD, Git/GitLab, Agile development methodologies • Experience leading teams in remote or austere operating environments.