This role is for a leading Defense Contractor. They are seeking a candidate with a SECRET Clearance who will work within their Network and Tactical Encryption Division. Job Description: Leading the software design and development processes including requirements analysis, specifications, design, implementation and development. Conducting performance evaluations of Engineers Managing the recruitment interview and hiring process for additional software engineers. Participate in Engineering Proposal Cost Estimation and Basis of Estimate Efforts Driving efficient processes, creating best practices for software development as well as performing code and design reviews. Collaborating with other software managers as well as Electrical and Systems Engineering managers to ensure effective product development through optimizing engineering assignments across the development organization. Identifying and establishing development processes and standards to enhance productivity and performance of the team. Providing mentorship, coaching and guidance to team members with respect to career development and opportunities for growth. Contributing to development on projects as required. Manage matrix organization manpower allocation