COTS System Engineer – GovTA SME

E-INFOSOL LLC

COTS System Engineer providing expert-level support and program management for the FBI's GovTA system. Collaborating with stakeholders to enhance efficiency and compliance.

Posted 5/30/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $189,000 - $198,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudLinuxOraclePostgres

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary SME and liaison for all technical matters related to GovTA.
Work with and interact with the GovTA software vendor on items related to the product.
In conjunction with government PMs, work with other agency groups to support the T&A system.
Assist in providing strategic direction and program management for GovTA, ensuring alignment with federal regulations and agency polices.
Oversee testing, implementation, and deployment of new system features, patches, and upgrades.
Assist in developing roadmaps and process documentation for GovTA projects.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders, including HR, payroll, finance, etc. to resolve issues and implement best practices.
Provide advanced troubleshooting and problem resolution for system and process issues impacting timekeeping and payroll operations.
Train, mentor, and provide knowledge transfer to government staff and other team members.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Related degree in Business, IT, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
8+ years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years in a federal program management or SME role supporting GovTA, WebTA, or equivalent federal timekeeping/payroll systems.
Demonstrated experience working with relational databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle), cloud (AWS), and Linux-based infrastructures.
Demonstrated experience leading large-scale federal system implementations, upgrades, or modernization projects.
Strong knowledge of federal payroll, time and attendance, OPM, and HR regulations.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with proven ability to brief senior executives as needed.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a large, complex, and fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical –100% company paid premiums for employees with dependent options.
Dental and Vision
Retirement Savings (401k) up to 4% match
Health Savings Account (HSA), FSA and DCFSA
Company-paid Short/Long-term disability (w/ additional supplemental options)
Company-paid Life and AD&D (w/ additional supplemental options)
Generous Paid Time Off and ALL 11 Federal Holidays
Legal and Identity Protection Services
Bonuses for certifications and reimbursement
Employee Perks: UberOne, Company Outings (Sporting events, Happy Hours, etc.), Discounts on services including Pet Insurance
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Hard Skills & Tools

program managementtroubleshootingproblem resolutionsystem implementationsystem upgradesprocess documentationrelational databasescloud computingLinux-based infrastructuretimekeeping systems

Soft Skills

communicationstakeholder managementmentoringstrategic directionknowledge transferprioritizationteam collaborationproblem-solvingadaptabilityleadership