Director of Software Engineering 1
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Strategic Deterrent Systems Division is seeking a Director of Software Engineering to lead the Division’s Software team in supporting all programs across the Division. The position is based in Roy, Utah, or Huntsville, Alabama, and requires travel 25% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available. An active Secret clearance is required at start, along with the ability to obtain program special access. The role provides leadership and technical expertise across all phases of software development for SDS programs and leads common software processes and tooling. It calls for experience in requirements architecture and design, software development, Agile methodology, DevOps, and work in restricted-access Department of Defense program environments, as well as program management, strategic planning, business execution, and collaboration. The Director is a key leader interfacing with business units, IWO partners, supplier management leads, and customers to establish baseline program plans, validate updates, and report progress. The position also requires the ability to influence executive-level management and communicate effectively in writing and presentations. The Director partners with business units, program management, and program leadership to define and execute software work in alignment with customer statements of work; oversees end-to-end software development and leads teams spanning software requirements, architecture and system design, Integrated Functional Capability certification, code development, and software testing. The role includes long-range planning, resource allocation, working-group leadership, cross-functional communication, and employee hiring and development. The standard schedule is 9/80, with nine-hour workdays Monday through Thursday and every other Friday off.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business-related field.
- At least 10 years of related experience.
- Experience managing people.
- At least 3 years of management experience leading a technical and complex program effort.
- At least 3 years of experience developing and administering budgets and standards of performance.
- At least 3 years of experience developing and implementing technologies associated with production processes, with efficient and sustainable implementation.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Active Secret clearance with investigation date or periodic review within the last five years, and ability to obtain program special access.
- Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills, ability to multitask, and effective communication with customers, Northrop Grumman and supplier employees, and leadership.
- Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written presentations and influence executive-level management.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a restricted-access Department of Defense program environment.
Nice To Haves
- Proven leadership and problem-solving ability, strong work ethic, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with teammates, stakeholders, and internal and external customers.
- Familiarity with Northrop Grumman project execution, processes, and procedures.
- Knowledge and experience with Integrated Functional Capability (IFC) and Agile software development in a classified environment.
Responsibilities
- Partner with business units, program management, and program leadership to define and execute the software statement of work in alignment with the customer statement of work.
- Lead teams responsible for software requirements, architecture and system design, Integrated Functional Capability certification, code development, and software testing.
- Lead and direct software working groups with internal and customer stakeholders.
- Contribute to the program leadership team and align program execution with the Division software strategy.
- Oversee end-to-end software development across SDS programs.
- Maintain communication with Enterprise functions, including Engineering, Quality, GSC, Logistics, Engineering Services, and Business Units.
- Develop and execute long-range plans and strategies, allocating resources effectively according to program skill needs.
- Work with the Digital Environment to integrate and report across the program.
- Define objectives and processes that generate innovative solutions to moderately complex business problems.
- Hire and develop employees with diverse skills; establish a culture of mentorship and coaching and strengthen the leadership bench.
- Establish program plans, validate updates, follow up, and report in coordination with business units, IWO partners, supplier management leads, and customers.
- Travel 25% of the time.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k)
- Educational assistance
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance programs and work/life solutions
- Paid time off
- Health and wellness resources
- Employee discounts
- Potential relocation assistance
- Potential overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on position
- Potential long-term incentives for employees in Vice President or Director positions
- Company-paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
