Engineering Manager - Arlington, VA

About ICA, Inc. · 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 o ...

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About ICA, Inc.
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

WHY ICA?

• Meaningful work with real-world impact
• Collaborative, growth-oriented culture
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits (healthcare, 401(k) matching, flexible work arrangements, PTO, and more)
• Personalized development tracks and learning budgets

About You
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.

The Role & Responsibilities

• People Leadership (Primary Focus)
• 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
• Engineering & Delivery
• 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
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• 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

Required Qualifications

• 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

USE OF AI ASSITIVE TECHNOLOGY
All application materials must be your own original work, and interviews must be completed independently. Use of AI-generated content in applications or AI assistance during interviews will result in disqualification.

Benefits
We invest in our team members so you can live your best life professionally and personally, offering a competitive salary and 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

LOCATION & TELEWORK
This is a remote position. Candidates residing in the DMV area preferred.

Additional Information
ICA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, disability status, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.