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Momentum Engineering

Designs secure cloud-based data architectures

Technical Manager - ELM

Full-Time
$155k - $210k/yr
Senior
Bachelor's
Odenton, MD, USA
In Person
Software EngineeringBackend Engineering
No H1B Sponsorship
US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
  • Minimum 8 years of relevant technical experience
  • Undergraduate degree in a related field or equivalent experience
  • Expertise with: PeopleSoft ELM, HR, and Financials; SQL; PeopleTools
  • Strong knowledge of: Selective Adoption; PeopleSoft Update Manager (PUM); PeopleSoft Query Manager; ELM data dictionary
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to build rapport with clients and team members
  • Experience managing small- to medium-sized technical projects
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in secure, fast-paced environments
  • Deep understanding of the full software development life cycle (SDLC)
  • Passion for technology, continuous learning, and exploring innovative solutions
  • Ability to translate between technical and non-technical audiences
Responsibilities
  • Provide functional, technical, and development support for PeopleSoft ELM within a government or defense environment
  • Assess high-level architectural designs; research implementation roadmaps; conduct feasibility assessments
  • Translate complex technical requirements into clear, actionable guidance aligned with customer outcomes
  • Drive customer buy-in and facilitate development processes as needed
  • Develop, test, troubleshoot, and optimize PeopleSoft modules and system enhancements
  • Collaborate with end users and stakeholders to refine requirements and deliver high-quality solutions
  • Produce reporting artifacts and explain technical concepts to users with varying technical backgrounds
  • Work independently and as part of a project team to execute system implementations, upgrades, and enhancements
  • Make informed recommendations rooted in deep knowledge of the PeopleSoft ecosystem to ensure low-cost, long-term maintainability
  • Support the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and contribute to project management activities for small- to medium-sized efforts
Desired Qualifications
  • Strong programming fundamentals and understanding of database concepts
  • Advanced troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills
  • Experience with Agile/SCRUM methodologies
  • Cloud experience (Oracle Cloud, AWS, Azure, etc.)

About the company

Momentum Engineering builds secure, cloud-based data engineering solutions that help clients run mission-critical analytics and improve software performance. Its offerings center on designing robust data architectures and data-driven engineering methodologies, implemented through DevOps and DevSecOps practices to ensure reliable, measurable performance. The company differentiates itself by focusing on secure architectures tailored to clients' needs, rigorous evaluation and validation of data-driven approaches, and a client-focused service model with collaborative culture and profit-sharing to attract top talent. The goal is to provide dependable data infrastructure and engineering processes that enable better analytics outcomes and software reliability for engineers, analysts, developers, and instructors.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Columbia, South Carolina

Founded

2015

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • 2026 job postings show active hiring for cloud and data engineering roles.
  • The company targets DoD and Intelligence Community programs, where switching costs stay high.
  • Employee benefits and profit-sharing strengthen retention against larger federal contractors.

What critics are saying

  • Momentum Engineering is tiny; one lost prime subcontract can crush utilization quickly.
  • Website lists no public funding, making growth dependent on contract wins and renewals.
  • Security-cleared staffing is fragile; clearance attrition or contract recompetes can force layoffs within months.

What makes Momentum Engineering unique

  • 2025 website claims over a dozen DLA, DHS, and NSA subcontract engagements.
  • LinkedIn lists 2015 founding, 11-50 employees, and Columbia, Maryland headquarters.
  • Jobs emphasize TS/SCI, full-scope polygraphs, and secure AWS data pipelines.

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Benefits

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan