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Do you want to make a difference?

Cognosante employees are passionate about improving people’s lives. With an innovative mindset and an unwavering commitment to those we serve, we partner with healthcare, civilian and defense agencies to deliver exceptional public services and programs. Our multi-faceted technology and customer experience (CX) solutions achieve program outcomes, solve critical challenges and create meaningful change. Whether we are helping Veterans access healthcare faster, ensuring that members of the military complete their missions safely, or helping people obtain health insurance, our work touches millions of people. Are you ready to make a difference?

Come Join Our Team

Cognosante is on a mission to transform our country’s healthcare and national security systems. With our health and security-focused solutions, we help public sector organizations achieve the important task of providing the best possible public services to American Citizens. From Enterprise IT, Data Science, and Security Services to full-scale Consumer Engagement and Interoperability solutions, we are moving government services forward with transformation and innovation. Learn how we are making a difference in people’s lives today!

What is the position?

We are actively seeking a Delivery Manager to join our team in supporting a Software Development for a Federal agency. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree and demonstrated release/delivery management on large-scale deployments for at least five (5) years. This role is essential for managing the release process for software deployments, ensuring that all aspects of the release are coordinated, and that deployments are executed smoothly and efficiently. The Delivery Manager will work closely with development, operations, and project management teams to plan, schedule, and oversee the deployment of software releases, ensuring they meet quality standards and align with agency requirements. Joining our team as a Delivery Manager offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-profile federal program, leveraging your skills and experience to ensure the successful deployment of software solutions that support the agency’s mission. Your role will be critical in driving the efficiency and effectiveness of our software development and support efforts, making a tangible impact on the program’s success.

*This is a contingency hire and is based on Cognosante being awarded the contract.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deployment Planning and Coordination: Develop and manage deployment plans, including scheduling, coordination of release activities, and communication of release timelines to all stakeholders.

• Deployment Process Management: Oversee the entire deployment process, ensuring compliance with release policies, and managing risks and resolving issues that affect release scope, schedule, and quality.

• Stakeholder Communication: Act as the primary point of contact for all deployment/release-related communications, providing regular updates to stakeholders and ensuring clear understanding of the release status, risks, and impacts.

• Quality Assurance: Work closely with the QA team to ensure that all releases meet quality standards, and that proper testing is conducted prior to deployment.

• Change Management Integration: Collaborate with the Change Management team to ensure that software releases are aligned with change management policies and procedures, minimizing impact on operations.

• Continuous Improvement: Analyze release processes and outcomes to identify areas for improvement, implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of software deployments.

Qualifications:

• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to pass a background check and receive a Public Trust clearance.

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in, Business Administration, Business Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Resource Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or related fields. A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience may be substituted for education.

• Delivery/Release Management Experience: on large-scale deployments for at least five (5) years.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Desired Skills

• Project Management Skills: Strong project management skills, with the ability to plan, schedule, and manage software releases across multiple teams and disciplines.

• Communication and Leadership: Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder expectations effectively.

• Analytical and Problem-Solving Abilities: Strong analytical skills and the ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently, particularly under tight deadlines.

• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and technologies, with a continuous improvement mindset.

What We Offer  

Our mission is to provide comprehensive and competitive pay, benefits, services, and programs to eligible employees and their dependents that: 

• Ensure optimal health and productivity of our employees  

• Support employee retention and attraction 

• Provide work/life balance to ensure our employees succeed inside and outside of the office 

Compensation

$111,600.21 - $178,562.52

The pay range for this job is determined by various factors, including but not necessarily limited to location, responsibilities of the job, and alignment with market data. When determining a salary for this role, the following factors may be taken into consideration - contract-specific affordability, education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience. The estimate displayed represents the salary range for this position and is just one component of Cognosante’s total compensation package for employees. It is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee.

Cognosante will not provide sponsorship for employment-based immigration benefits for this position.

What We Promise  

Cognosante employees are inspired by our bold mission to improve lives. To achieve this mission, we put our people first. No matter where they're located around the nation, our innovative workplaces enable individuals to apply their skills and experience to work toward a greater good.

We foster a winning culture of solution creators built on innovation, collaboration, flexibility, and work-life balance. And we invest in the next generation of diverse talent to foster an inclusive, progressive, adaptable workplace that prioritizes advancement for all. As an affirmative action employer, we are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.  

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We will never send communications through any other domain, including @cognosantecareers.com, @gmail.com or @yahoo.com). We will never request payment from you, nor will we send payment to you, prior to your start date. If you have been asked to send or receive any payment, or if you have any doubt about whether you have been contacted by a Cognosante employee, please contact us at jobs@cognosante.com

At Cognosante, we innovate with purpose. Each day, we create meaningful change by delivering mission-driven solutions for healthcare, civilian, and defense government agencies. When you work at Cognosante, you’ll apply your talents and grow your career with an organization that believes in the missions of our customers – and the right every employee has to an inclusive, flexible, and collaborative workplace. Work with us, and you’ll be challenged and supported—and have the platform to elevate your career to wherever your professional aspirations lead.​

Get to know Cognosante employees

• We’re driven by our customers’ missions, and measure success by how we improve lives.

• We believe innovative solutions start with an innovative culture.

• We believe customer understanding is the key to creating innovative solutions.

• We know we are stronger together, and we value the diversity of our people.

• We believe growth should be a core job benefit.

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