Software Engineering Manager 1
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Manager Software Engineer 1 for its Mission Planning department within the Mission Data Management Engineering operating unit, part of the C2 & Weapons Integration division. The position is located in Hollywood, Maryland. The functional manager will lead approximately 10–15 engineers and manage direct reports in alignment with organizational goals, program activity, and company policies. The manager coordinates staffing with programs; recruits and trains employees; prepares and delivers performance reviews; evaluates employees for promotion; reviews salaries and coordinates potential adjustments with Human Resources; helps employees prepare performance goals; provides career guidance; and counsels employees about performance as needed. The role supports program execution and engineering excellence, with goals that include fostering an inclusive and engaging workplace, supporting appropriate work-life balance, maintaining staffing for program plans and strategic growth, assigning work that meets program needs and provides development opportunities, managing performance and career progression, and establishing processes aligned with strategic goals.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), MIS, or a related field.
- At least 3.5 years of experience, including significant direct experience in Software Engineering and experience with Agile or SAFe methodologies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to facilitate or mediate conflict-resolution matters.
- Working knowledge and experience with Software Engineering or Systems Engineering disciplines.
- Familiarity with other Engineering disciplines.
- Active DoD Secret clearance with an investigation within the past five years or enrollment in the Continuous Evaluation Program (CEP).
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience as a functional manager or technical team leader.
- Experience in an Agile/SAFe leadership role, such as Scrum Master, Product Owner, or Release Train Engineer.
- Familiarity with EVMS reporting and CAM responsibilities.
- Experience with web development and microservices.
- Experience with Microsoft Windows-based applications.
- In-depth mission-planning domain knowledge of program software design and code.
- Current direct program duties within the MDM operating unit.
- Current AP-012 SAP access.
- Current DoD Top Secret clearance.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of approximately 10–15 engineers in the Mission Planning department.
- Lead direct-report employees in accordance with organizational goals, program activity, and company policies.
- Coordinate with programs on staffing; recruit and train employees.
- Prepare and deliver employee performance reviews, evaluate promotion recommendations, and coordinate potential salary adjustments with Human Resources.
- Assist employees in preparing performance goals, provide career guidance, and counsel employees on performance as necessary.
- Maintain staffing levels adequate for program execution and strategic growth; plan assignments and fill program needs while providing employee growth opportunities.
- Engage with staff to identify development opportunities, deficiencies, and appropriate training; execute the Enterprise review cycle and manage compensation and career progression.
- Cultivate an inclusive and engaging workplace and ensure employees’ work-life balance is appropriate.
- Create and maintain forward-looking processes aligned with strategic goals.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- Potential overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on the position
- Potential long-term incentives for employees in Vice President or Director positions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
