Sentinel - Manager Software Engineering 2 - 11943-1

Northrop Grumman•Roy, UT

5d•$139,100 - $208,700•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manager Software Engineering 2. This position will be located in Roy, UT and will support the NGSP Sentinel Program. The role involves overseeing the development of an instrumentation suite for real-time data capture during test events, interfacing with stakeholders, and developing test tool capabilities. The manager will ensure team tools and software meet requirements, develop software specifications and verification methodologies, and participate in technical planning, system integration, verification, validation, cost and risk, and supportability analyses. The position supports all phases of the systems lifecycle and requires interfacing with internal and external customers. Application of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) metrics and best practices is expected to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. Manager duties include demonstrating sound metrics management, effective communication of technical issues, a successful track record of program performance, interpersonal team building, and cross-functional management experience. The role is responsible for assessing and addressing staffing needs, establishing program and functional goals, performing performance evaluations, and partnering with engineering and program management peers for resource assignment. Collaboration with cross-business unit teams and peers in resource planning and hiring is also a key aspect of the role, along with coaching, supporting, training, and motivating team members.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years of related experience, or a Master’s Degree in a related discipline and 6 years of relevant experience or an additional 4 years of experience in lieu of degree.
Must have an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain both DoD Top Secret security clearance and Special Access Program (SAP).
2+ years’ experience with phases of the software development life cycle and Agile software development.
Successfully demonstrated experience putting a plan in place and then executing to that plan with a team.

Nice To Haves

Experience with IBM ELM (Jazz), NGSIL, IADS, and/or Nexxus.
Demonstrated experience interfacing with cross disciplined teams to accomplish a project/major task.
1+ years leading a team, including mentoring and coaching.
Experience with SW coding in any capacity.
Familiarity with the Sentinel Software Development plan and SW release pipeline.
Strong experience leading teams and training others.
Experience with individual contributor performance assessments.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
Strong critical thinking and logical reasoning skills with the ability to solve issues and predict potential programmatic and technical risks.
Operates independently with limited to no supervision, and the ability to establish a solid working relationship with technical staff, peers, and customers.
Able to assimilate information from multiple sources, create coherent plans and then execute those plans.

Responsibilities

Oversee the development of an instrumentation suite for real-time data capture during test events.
Interface with stakeholders to ensure data capture system meets intended needs.
Develop and provide test tool capabilities in support of system level test planning, integration, and test execution for multiple environments.
Ensure team tools/software follows NG and program requirements.
Develop, and document Software Specifications and Verification Methodology.
Participate in technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for system.
Support all phases of the systems lifecycle including concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal.
Interface with internal and external customers.
Apply Earned Value Management System (EVMS) metrics and best practices to ensure projects are completed on time and within the allocated budget.
Demonstrate sound metrics management and the ability to effectively communicate complex technical issues and solutions.
Responsible for assessing staffing needs, current as well as projected and working with the respective team leads to address those needs.
Work with the program software manager and leads in establishing personal program and functional goals as well as performing performance evaluations and merit adjustments for subordinates.
Partner with engineering and program management peers to assure a balanced and efficient assignment of resources to support and achieve key mission priorities.
Partner with cross-business unit teams to ensure efficient use of tools at all levels of test.
Coach, support, train, and motivate team members to ensure a high level of performance.
Collaborate with peers and direct management in resource planning and hiring.