UxS Software Release Manager

The Tactical Software and Autonomy Solutions (TSAS) team at i3 supports DoD customers in developing cutting-edge autonomy software architectures to distribute autonomous control across a diverse assortment of uncrewed air, ground, surface, and subsurface platforms. The team is seeking an experienced Software Release Manager with 10+ years of experience to support the team in organizing and executing software releases across a wide variety of interconnected projects, ensuring successful testing, validation, and deployment to the field. 

The candidate will work closely with Government Project Leadership and with Agile software development teams across several vendor organizations to organize and track software releases in support of testing and fielding schedules. 

Education, Experience and Required skills: 

• Bachelor of Science degree (or advanced degree) from an accredited college (ABET preferred) in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or the hard sciences. Additional technical experience can be substituted in lieu of degree.

• 10+ years of professional experience 

• Experience creating and managing software releases 

• Extensive experience with scheduling using MS Project 

• Familiarity with the Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence,…) 

• Strong customer facing background 

• Position Location: In office in Huntsville, AL 

• CONUS Travel required: Less than 20% 
• Active Secret Clearance and the ability to maintain a Clearance
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred Experience/Skills: 

• Self-Driven, highly organized personality 

• Eager for a challenge 

• Detail oriented with strong communication skills 

• Experiences with modern Software Development practices 

• Experience with Technical Writing 

• Experience with Git 

• Experience managing CI/CD pipelines is a plus 

Knowledge/Skills: 

• Knowledge of office administration and procedures.  

• Exceptional judgment capabilities and relationship management skills. 

• Excellent communication, teamwork, and client service skills; ability to clearly communicate in discussions and written documents, and to deliver feedback clearly and tactfully.  

• Interact with a diverse array of customers and staff in a professional and courteous manner.  

• Work independently with accountability for accurate and complete results.  

• Be extremely organized and exceptionally detail oriented.  

• Work well both independently and in a team environment.  

• Be energized by a fast-paced work environment.  

• Must be able to communicate with others effectively.  

• Analyze information and respond appropriately.   

• Manage time wisely and prioritize tasks.  
• Provide superior customer service.  
• Multi-task in a pleasant manner. 
• Work well under pressure. 

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  

• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 
• Regular i3 hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, however, additional hours may be required on occasion. Regular and punctual attendance is required. 

i3 is a technically diverse, 100% team member owned business, headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama specializing in missile and aviation systems engineering and logistic services, electronic warfare and electromagnetic effects analysis, UAS system integration and flight operations, full lifecycle C5ISR engineering services, cybersecurity and IT/IA innovative solutions and virtual training, simulation & serious game development and implementation. We have established a broad offering of products and capabilities collectively providing decades of experience supporting the full complement of DoD military services, Missile Defense Agency, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and a variety of other Government organizations and private industry customers.

Perks of being a team member owner include:

• Long-term financial security
• Higher job satisfaction
• Greater job security
• Personal and professional growth
• Great company culture

Other outstanding benefits:

• Excellent insurance coverage
• 401(k) match
• Generous PTO
• Health and wellness incentives
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Countless opportunities to give back to the community through i3 Cares

We work hard. We compete hard. We play hard. Apply now to join us!