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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.At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours by expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.
The Northrop Grumman Chief Information and Digital Office (CIDO) team is seeking a Software Development Manager 2. This position is a combination of technical scope supporting the SW Development Team Lead and functional management responsibilities.
The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:
Collaborate with the Software(SW) Development team, multiple programs across sectors, to ensure the team is meeting the mission objectives.
Serve as a work package manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of SW products to next level of integration, meeting contractual cost, schedule, and technical requirements.
Manage a team of approximately 5-12 individuals to complete the full software development life cycle in an Agile software development environment.
Report budget, scope and schedule progress using Agile Metrics and EVMS methodologies.
Facilitate risk management and provide technical guidance to the team.
Participate in the full software development life cycle including design, implementation, test, and delivery of software products to our customers.
Work in Agile Scrum teams to develop software products for multiple software baselines.
Oversee and manage the quality and timeliness of the organization’s products, and identify and remediate of potential issues before they become problems.
Support program reviews as required.
Provide Functional Management to direct reports, including career guidance, performance management, staffing, interviewing/onboarding, disciplinary actions, and direct engagement.
Travel up to 25% of the time to Company and customer sites, as needed.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 4 years of related experience
Candidates must have a current US Government Secret level security clearance (at a minimum) in order to be considered
Must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as a condition of continued employment
At least 4 years of recent relevant experience with programming or scripting languages: C# and Python
Prior experience using agile development, including participating as Product Owner, SCRUM Master, and/or team member in an Agile development environment
Must possess a Security+ (or greater) security certification OR have the ability to obtain in 90 days from start date
Preferred Qualifications:
An advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other STEM disciplines.
US Government Top Secret clearance
Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
Proven leadership qualities and strong interpersonal skills.
Previous experience leading a team of 5 plus employees with a record of on-time performance across multiple programs or projects.
Previous experience in developing proposal inputs (task descriptions and basis of estimate).
Prior experience with cost account management and task/resource planning.
Strong understanding of embedded software architectures and requirements that drive them.
Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management.
Experience with Graphical User Interface (GUI) applications, threading, object-oriented programming, and design patterns.
We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program. Come join us!
Primary Level Salary Range: $146,500.00 - $219,700.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.