Sentinel - Manager Software Quality 3 - 12041-1

Northrop Grumman

125d • $146,800 - $220,200

About The Position

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Software Quality Assurance Manager 3. This position will be located in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel (GBSD) program. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant professional experience; Master’s degree and 6 years of experience
• Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years
• Must be able to be successfully screened for Enhanced Security Clearances
• Experience with Mission Assurance, Software (preferably Agile) and Quality practices and processes
• Experience in process monitoring, data collection, analysis, and metrics reporting
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a formal management position

Nice To Haves

• Active Top Secret Clearance
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM field
• Leadership experience within software quality or software engineering environments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in Agile software development methodology
• Six Sigma/Continuous Improvement training/experience
• Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) experience
• Experience with ICBM Systems

Responsibilities

• Manage a group of high performing software quality managers and engineers at multiple locations establishing objectives, providing direction, and ensuring strategic alignment to support the Sentinel program software development goals and objectives
• Act as an advisor to subordinate managers and staff members to meet schedules or resolve technical or operational problems
• Provide the leadership necessary to ensure a keen focus on 1st time quality early in the software engineering life-cycle
• Team and collaborate closely with internal & external customers and stakeholders, including, but not limited to, Mission Assurance Director, MA team members, SW Chief Engineer, DevSecOps team, Segment & Element teams, Systems Engineering, Software Development, DCMA and customer counterparts to enable program mission success
• Ensure the development and implementation of robust SQA Plans and Schedules in accordance with the Sentinel Software Development Plan and IPC schedule
• Facilitate outstanding and timely execution of SQA activities: requirements traceability, product reviews, peer reviews, process excellence, test excellence, software audits, non-conformance control, metrics and reporting
• Provide senior technical oversight for root cause analysis and preventive/corrective action implementation
• Lead and participate in the continuous improvement of SQA processes, procedures, work instructions, tools, metrics, and training materials
• Refine best practices and expand program cross sharing to elevate program performance and growth
• Perform analysis and trending of SW metrics
• Provide leadership for Software supplier audits and oversight in collaboration with supplier Mission Assurance and Supplier Management Teams
• Develop staffing strategies to support program SQA needs while managing direct and indirect budgets
• Conduct employee/team talent development, performance management and career development

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree