Software Engineering Manager 1

Description

The defense systems business of the company is hiring a Software Engineering Manager 1 to work in Hollywood, MD.

You would lead about 10 to 15 engineers in the mission planning department of the mission data management engineering operating unit, part of the C2 and weapons integration division.

The team's priorities are program execution and engineering excellence.

Responsibilities

• Work with programs to plan staffing and recruiting.
• Arrange training for your engineers.
• Write and deliver performance reviews.
• Recommend employees for promotion and assess salaries, working with Human Resources on adjustments.
• Help employees set performance goals, give career guidance, and address performance concerns when needed.
• Keep the team staffed for program plans and for strategic growth, assigning work that also builds each person's skills.
• Support a healthy work-life balance and an inclusive workplace.
• Check in regularly on growth areas, gaps and training needs, run the enterprise review cycle, and manage pay and career progression.
• Create and maintain forward-looking processes that support strategic goals.

Requirements

• A BS or higher degree in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM), MIS, or a related field.
• 3.5+ years of software engineering experience, including significant direct work with Agile or SAFe methods.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to facilitate and mediate conflict resolution.
• Working knowledge of software or systems engineering, and familiarity with other engineering disciplines.
• An active DoD Secret clearance with an investigation in the past 5 years, or enrollment in the Continuous Evaluation Program (CEP).
• Preferred: previous experience as a functional manager or technical team leader.
• Preferred: experience in an Agile or SAFe leadership role, such as Scrum Master, Product Owner or Release Train Engineer.
• Preferred: familiarity with EVMS reporting and CAM responsibilities.
• Preferred: experience with web development and microservices.
• Preferred: experience with Microsoft Windows-based applications.
• Preferred: in-depth mission planning domain knowledge of program software design and code.
• Preferred: current direct program duties within the MDM OU.
• Preferred: current AP-012 SAP access.
• Preferred: a current DoD Top Secret clearance.

Conditions

A Secret clearance is required to start.

Travel is about 10% of the time.

Relocation assistance may be available.

The primary level salary range is $133,000.00 to $199,600.00. This is a general guideline, and the offer depends on the scope and responsibilities of the role, your experience, education and skills, and current market conditions.

The application period is estimated at 20 days from the posting date, but it may be shortened or extended based on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Benefits

• Depending on the position, you may be eligible for overtime, shift differential and a discretionary annual bonus. The bonus rewards individual contributions and lets you share in company results.
• Vice President and Director roles may be eligible for long-term incentives.
• Health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, paid company holidays, and paid time off for vacation and personal business.