Lead Engineer – Library of Congress

Ad Hoc LLC

. Work with leadership to shape the technical direction of the program .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $175,000 - $195,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in engineering leadership, mentoring, and program delivery, with a strong focus on communication and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in managing technical direction, team development, and understanding government contracting requirements.

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Engineering LeadershipMentoring and CoachingProgram Delivery ManagementTechnical CommunicationGovernment Contracting Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentProgram Scope ManagementCost ManagementContractual Delivery RequirementsTechnical Direction

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTeam DevelopmentStakeholder Advocacy

Industry Keywords

Federal Suitability RequirementsBackground InvestigationGovernment Contracting Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with leadership to shape the technical direction of the program
Lead people, mentor engineers, and support exposure to people management
Cross-functionally lead program delivery
Develop understanding of program scope, schedule, and cost management
Articulate contractual delivery requirements to team members
Coach and develop engineering team members
Define growth goals and development plans with leadership
Mentor Engineers on one or two teams in technical direction and career management
Lead team processes and identify best practices to fill gaps
Partner with key stakeholders to advocate for technical solutions and communicate tradeoffs
Describe systems, design decisions, and past performance through written communication and presentations
Participate in bid-writing, tech demos, strategic planning, and client-facing communications
Present ongoing engineering work, future goals, and risks
Translate and communicate technical challenges and roadmaps
Participate in interviews and develop/grade homework
Handle hiring, performance management, timecard reviews, PTO management, and team development

Requirements

What you’ll need

9+ years of relevant engineering experience and a Bachelor's degree, or equivalent additional experience in lieu of a degree
2+ years of mentoring and coaching experience
Experience communicating and leading tasking efforts to support delivery
Must meet federal suitability requirements and pass a background investigation as a condition of employment
Extensive experience with software development, customer interactions, formal and informal communication, and mentorship
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to translate technical decisions for non-technical audiences, including federal agency stakeholders
General understanding of government contracting requirements and regulations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company-subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible PTO
401K with employer match
Paid parental leave after one year of service
Employee Assistance Program
Remote work environment and flexible work arrangements