VP of Engineering

Oddball

. Set and drive technical standards, best practices, and engineering consistency across 100+ engineers spanning multiple federal programs, including adoption of agentic AI tools .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $200,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading engineering organizations within federal contracting environments, focusing on technical standards, Agile delivery, and DevSecOps. Proven ability to build high-performing teams, develop career paths, and drive technical strategy while maintaining strong partnerships with government clients.

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Engineering LeadershipAgile DeliveryDevSecOpsCloud ModernizationTechnical Strategy

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Hard Skills

AI ToolsCloud Platform EngineeringTechnical ArchitecturePrototypingTechnical Culture BuildingCareer Development ProgramsTechnical Change ManagementSolutioningTechnical Viability AssessmentsMentorship Structures

Soft Skills

Collaborative LeadershipExceptional Communication

Industry Keywords

Federal ContractingEngineering ConsistencyPerformance ImprovementDeveloper ProductivityThought Leadership

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set and drive technical standards, best practices, and engineering consistency across 100+ engineers spanning multiple federal programs, including adoption of agentic AI tools
Own engineering talent decisions, including identifying and promoting top performers and developing growth potential
Partner with Program Managers, Tech Leads, and VPs to ensure high-quality, technically sound solutions
Contribute hands-on to architecture, difficult technical problems, and prototypes when needed
Build and own the engineering career ladder, including skill levels, growth paths, mentorship structures, certifications, continuing education, and promotion criteria
Coach and support Tech Leads technically and managerially
Drive technical strategy across the portfolio and improve performance, tooling, and delivery
Stay current on AI/ML, cloud platform engineering, and developer productivity, applying practical advantages for clients
Contribute to growth and capture efforts through solutioning, proposal reviews, and technical viability assessments
Provide internal and external thought leadership, representing Oddball’s engineering capabilities to clients and industry events

Requirements

What you’ll need

Deep experience leading engineering organizations with meaningful time in a federal contracting environment
Commercial, product, or industry experience outside government is strongly preferred
Hands-on technical credibility
Track record of building technical culture, career development programs, and high-performing engineering teams
Strong understanding of Agile delivery, DevSecOps, and cloud modernization in federal contexts
Collaborative leadership style
Experience building partnerships and driving technical change with government clients
Exceptional communication skills
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States
Certain roles may require U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a federal background investigation and security clearance
Bachelor’s degree

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote
Annual stipend
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Company Match 401(k) plan
Flexible PTO, Paid Holidays