Software Engineering Manager 3

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.

Join Northrop Grumman - Cincinnati (aka Xetron), part of Mission Systems sector, focused on the development of new capabilities for our military and intelligence customers around the globe. Our Northrop Grumman Cincinnati, Ohio small business culture operates collaboratively within a larger corporation providing the benefits of both. This unique relationship offers employees the ability to know everyone at the site while working on technologies and products that are beyond state-of-the-art.

We are seeking a cleared or clearable Software Engineering Manager to lead a Cyber Software Engineering Department. This department will consist of a group of ~5 managers with ~100 engineers reporting to the manager.

The Xetron campus of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is growing rapidly and we are opening up this new department management role to lead high-performing teams of software engineers developing cutting-edge Cyber Operations solutions. This is a dual-role position, involving direct management of talented 1st line managers and software engineers as well as project engineering leadership for technically advanced software development programs. This position requires strong interpersonal skills, a solid software development background, and outstanding leadership skills. We have a preference for candidates with experience in multiple relevant technology areas, such as application software development, graphical user interface design, creation of web applications, embedded software, or software security.

Your direct management responsibilities will include:

• Managing and guiding managers and software engineers
• Meeting your department (section) objectives
• Setting objectives and then monitoring and reviewing yearly progress for your team
• Being responsible and accountable for managing the workload of your direct reports
• Recruiting, interviewing, and hiring top-ranked engineering and management talent
• Providing timely, constructive support and feedback to your reports on a regular basis
• Completing semi-annual performance assessments of your team members
• Motivating your team members (engagement) and facilitating regular meetings with them
• Providing mentoring and career development to each team member
• Coordinating training for each team member
• Providing appropriate tools and resources for your team's software development activities

Your project engineering leadership duties will include:

• Leadership of program technical execution in order to meet cost and schedule constraints
• Program staffing for optimal execution
• Technical direction, guidance, and mentoring of project team members
• Working programs, proposals, or internally-funded activities in a technical or leadership role
• Risk-mitigation planning and execution
• Strategic problem solving
• Earned value management

Our employees have the option of Northrop Grumman's flexible work arrangements, including 9/80 schedules and 4/10 schedules. We offer training and learning opportunities supporting technical and personal growth in all business areas that benefit our customers. Northrop Grumman offers competitive benefits including 401k matching!

Basic Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other STEM-related field
• 9 years of software engineering experience (or 7 years with a MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other STEM-related field; or 5 years with a PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other STEM-related field)
• Demonstrated engineering management experience
• Experience recruiting and developing top engineering talent
• US Citizenship is required
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance (NG will sponsor)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong, demonstrated communications and interpersonal skills
• Experience in multiple relevant technology areas, such as application software development, graphical user interface design, creation of web applications, embedded software, or software security
• Prior technical management/supervisory experience
• Experience with the Agile development methodology
• An ability to showcase the company's capabilities to existing and potential customers to support business development activities
• Experience with U.S. Government contracts
• M.S., M.B.A., or other advanced degree
• Active Top Secret security clearance

Salary Range: $164,200 - $246,400

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.