Software Development Manager

Leidos • Herndon, VA

5d

About The Position

As the Software Development Manager for our SITE III Directorate Operations (DO) team , you won’t just manage tasks—you will lead the engineering heartbeat of the U.S. Intelligence Community. We are looking for a hands-on technical leader to bridge the gap between high-level strategy and mission-critical execution. If you thrive on building high-performing teams and navigating complex software architectures in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment, this is your next challenge.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph (or SCI Eligibility). Must be US citizen to obtain this clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant study area and 8+ Years (4+ in Leadership)
• 4+ years of experience managing engineering teams within an 8+ year career in full-stack software development.
• Hands-on experience with the AWS ecosystem (EC2, S3, DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch).
• Deep familiarity with Java, Python (Poetry/Flask), and JavaScript frameworks (React/Angular).
• Proficiency with the Atlassian suite (Jira/Confluence), Jenkins, Docker, and Git.
• Ability to use Microsoft Project and Agile methodologies to manage PMR briefings and weekly status reporting.
• Understanding of CIO processes and EMO functional requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience within the HUMINT functional domain.
• Prior experience supporting the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)

Responsibilities

• Lead & Scale: Direct multiple cross-functional engineering teams, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.
• Architect the Future: Drive strategic decisions on technology selection (AWS, Java, Python) and system design to ensure our solutions are resilient and innovative.
• Bridge the Gap: Act as the primary technical translator between executive leadership, architects, and stakeholders, ensuring project milestones are met with transparency.
• Deliver at Scale: Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of complex products—from initial resource allocation and risk mitigation to final deployment.
• Mentor & Grow: Take ownership of the "people" side of engineering, including hiring, performance coaching, and career development for your team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees