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Vice President of Software Development

Commonwealth Trading Partners, Inc.
United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Jul 2026

About the role

Overview

CTP is a privately held small business based in Herndon, VA. We provide program management services for government and private clients and deliver technical assistance programs in over 80 countries around the world. CTP provides specific solutions or full lifecycle support, including course and curriculum design, expert instruction, logistics support, monitoring & evaluations, knowledge management, strategic planning, program management, and staffing services.

Responsibilities

Position Summary: CTP, Inc is seeking a Vice President of Software Development to lead the strategy, execution, and delivery of software engineering initiatives for specific projects. This role is responsible for development standards, architecture direction, engineering leadership, and delivery pipelines while ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and mission-critical systems.

 

Travel to the Caribbean region will likely be required for this role.

 

Primary Responsibilities

 

• Lead software development strategy and engineering execution• Establish development standards, architecture guidelines, and coding practices• Manage multiple engineering teams and development managers• Oversee software delivery pipelines and release management• Ensure development aligns with enterprise architecture and security requirements• Drive innovation and continuous improvement across engineering teams• Coordinate with operations, security, and platform teams• Manage development schedules, staffing, and resource planning

 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field• 15+ years of software development experience• 8+ years of leadership experience managing development teams• Experience delivering enterprise-scale software platforms• Experience with cloud-based applications and platforms• Strong leadership and organizational skills

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

• Experience with AWS cloud platforms• Experience with enterprise workflow or platform systems• Agile or Scrum leadership experience• Master’s degree in related field

 

Location________________________________________

Hybrid but prefer candidate be based in Washington, DC.  Remote work also possible. Travel to Caribbean region may be required.

 

Company Benefits________________________________________

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability insurance, Life Insurance, AD&D, Telework, Paid Time Off, Flexible Spending Account, Tuition Reimbursement, and a 401K Retirement plan.

 

Compensation________________________________________

Salary range is based upon experience, but this is a senior level position.

 

Security Clearance________________________________________

Active SECRET security clearance desired

 

Other Requirements________________________________________

 

Supervisory Responsibility: Yes

 

Travel: International travel required 

 

Work Authorization: Candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. No sponsorships provided.

 

Application Procedure________________________________________

 

Interested candidates should apply via CTP’s website www.ctp-inc.com

 

No phone calls please.

 

Candidate applications may be acknowledged but, due to the high volume of submissions, only qualified candidates will be contacted. This position is currently contingent upon contract award.

 

Candidates without requisite years of experience and pertinent qualifications will not be considered.

 

Employment is subject to a satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background review. This includes, but is not limited to: employment, credit and education verifications, and criminal records check. All applicants are required to complete the associated paperwork in advance of an interview. Writing samples may be requested.

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

 

CTP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

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Commonwealth Trading Partners, Inc.

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