Director of Software Engineering 1

Northrop Grumman Director of Software Engineering 1 Roy, Utah

Location: Roy, Utah, United States of America | Huntsville, Alabama, United States of America | Manhattan Beach, California, United States of America

Clearance Type: Secret

Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position

Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the Time

Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

Positions Available: 1

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. 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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems Strategic Deterrent Systems Division is seeking a Director of Software Engineering 1 to lead the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division Software team in supporting all programs across the Division. The position will be located in Roy, UT, Huntsville AL or Manhattan Beach, CA .

Primary role would be to build and lead the common processes and tools in addition to providing the leadership and technical expertise in all phases of software development across all programs. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of requirements architecture and design, software development, Agile methodology, DevOps, operating in a restricted access DoD program environment, program management skills, proven strategic planning, and business execution capabilities, as well as the ability to work collaboratively.

The Director of Software Engineering 1 position has the following duties and responsibilities:

1. Work in partnership with the Segments, Program Management Team, and Program Leadership to define and enable execution of the Software statement of work in alignment with the customer SOW.
2. Responsible for leading the team consisting of the software requirements, architecture and system design, Integrated Functional Capability (IFC) certification, code development, and software test disciplines.
3. Lead and direct software working groups charter with internal and customer stakeholders.
4. Establish Software Community of Practice (COP) leveraging the best in class industry knowledgebase.
5. Key member of the program leadership team to help create the alignment with the division software strategy.
6. Responsible for oversight of the end-to-end software development.
7. Maintain open communications with all Enterprise functions including Engineering, Quality, GSC, Logistics, Engineering Services, and Segments.
8. Development and execution of long-range plans and strategies while providing the most effective resources by skillsets to the program.
9. Experience working with Digital Environment integrating and reporting across the program.
10. Outline specific objectives and processes that are focused on generating innovative solutions to moderately complex business problems.
11. Hire and develop diverse skilled employees, establish the mentorship and coaching culture including growing and strengthening the leadership bench.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business-related field and a minimum of 10 years of related experience.
2. 5 years’ experience in a formal management/lead position.
3. 3+ years experience with management experience leading a technical and complex program effort.
4. Experience developing and administering budgets and standards of performance.
5. Experience in developing and implementing technologies associated with production processes with efficient and sustainable implementation.
6. U.S. Citizenship with an Active Secret Clearance with investigation date/periodic review within last 5 years and ability to obtain program special access.

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

1. Preferred candidate will be a proven leader; problem solver; possess a strong work ethic; and have excellent communications and interpersonal skills required to work closely with teammates, stakeholders, and both internal and external customers.
2. Familiarity with Northrop Grumman project execution, processes, and procedures.
3. Knowledge and experience with IFC and Agile software development in a classified environment.

Salary Range: $181,000 - $314,400

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