Engineering Manager (Remote, Continental United States)

ICA.ai•Arlington, VA

1d•Remote

About The Position

International Consulting Associates, Inc. is a rapidly growing company, located in the D.C./Metro area. We were founded in 2009 to assist government clients with evaluating and achieving their objectives. We have become a trusted advisor helping our clients by offering cutting-edge innovation and solutions to complex projects. Our small company has grown significantly, and we're overjoyed at the opportunity to expand yet again! We are results-focused and have a proven track record supporting federal agencies and large government services primes in three main areas: Research and Data Analysis, Advanced-Data Science, and Strategic Services. We currently support multiple analytics and research programs across HHS. At ICA, we believe our success starts with our people. We foster a collaborative "one team" environment where work-life balance isn't just talked about – it's prioritized. We're building dynamic, highly skilled teams in a welcoming and supportive atmosphere. If you're passionate about using your technical expertise to make a difference, we want to talk to you. We are looking for an Engineering Manager to join our growing team! We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager who is first and foremost a people leader. You'll manage and grow a team of engineers, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence. While you bring strong technical foundations, your focus will be on your people — their performance, development, and success.

Requirements

5+ years of experience managing software engineering teams, with a strong track record in people development
7+ years of software engineering experience as an individual contributor
Hands-on experience with modern cloud-native environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
Familiarity with Agile practices and engineering best practices
Outstanding communication skills and the ability to bridge technical and non-technical audiences
A genuine commitment to growing the people around you and building high-performing team
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (experience is the most relevant factor)
Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance

Responsibilities

Lead regular 1-on-1s with direct reports to support individual growth, address challenges, and build trust
Own performance management — set clear goals, deliver timely feedback, and conduct performance reviews
Coach and mentor engineers at all levels, helping them advance their careers
Build a positive, inclusive team culture aligned with ICA's values of collaboration and innovation
Monitor team engagement, taking proactive steps to address issues
Drive team growth through strategic hiring and onboarding
Oversee the planning and delivery of engineering projects, ensuring quality and on-time outcomes
Collaborate across teams to align priorities and remove blockers
Promote engineering best practices — code quality, DevSecOps, CI/CD, and technical debt management
Stay close enough to the technical work to provide meaningful guidance without being in the weeds
Communicate clearly across all levels — from engineers to senior leadership
Translate business needs into actionable engineering plans and priorities
Champion your team’s work and advocate for the resources and support they need

Benefits

Health Insurance - 100% employer-paid premiums – ICA covers the full cost of one of three offered medical plans
Dental Insurance
Vision insurance
Health Spending Account
Flexible Spending Account
Life and Disability insurance
401(k) plan with company match
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave and Holidays)
Education and Professional Development Assistance
Remote work from anywhere within the continental United States