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Northrop Grumman

Software Engineering Manager 1

hollywood, MD

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Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

Northrop Grumman Defense System is seeking a Manager Software Engineer 1 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Hollywood, MD or Manhattan Beach, CA .

The Functional manager will lead a team of approximately 10-15 engineers working within the Mission Planning department in the Mission Data Management Engineering (MDM) operating unit (OU), part of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems’ C2 & Weapons Integration (CWI) division. The successful candidate will lead direct report employees based on organizational goals, program activity, and company policies. Specific responsibilities include coordinating with programs for staffing, recruiting, training, preparing and delivering performance reviews to employees, evaluating/recommending employees for promotions, evaluating salaries and coordinating with Human Resources on potential adjustments, assisting employees in preparing performance goals, providing career guidance to employees and counseling employees on their performance as necessary. Program Execution and Engineering Excellence are our driving forces.

The Manager will support and be accountable for goals including:

Cultivate an inclusive and engaging workplace. Ensure employees’ work life balance is appropriate.

Workforce: maintain staff adequate to execute to program plans, as well as for strategic growth. Plan assignments and fill program needs to ensure success, but which also offer growth to the individuals performing the work.

Performance management: on an ongoing basis engage with staff to identify growth opportunities, deficiencies, appropriate training, etc. Execute to the Enterprise review cycle. Manage compensation and career progression

Create and maintain forward-looking processes which align to strategic goals.

Basic Qualifications

BS or higher degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM), MIS, or related field

5+ years of experience, and significant direct experience in the field of Software Engineering including Agile or SAFe methodologies

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to facilitate/mediate in conflict resolution matters

Candidate must have ability to facilitate/mediate in conflict resolution matters

Candidate must have working knowledge and experience with the SW Engineering or System Engineering disciplines

Candidate must have familiarity with the other Engineering disciplines

Must have an active DoD Secret clearance with an investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation Program (CEP)

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience as a functional manager or technical team leader

Experience in an Agile/SAFe leadership role (Scrum Master, Product Owner, Release Train Engineer, e.g.)

Familiarity with EVMS Reporting and CAM responsibilities

Experience with Web Development and Microservices

Experience with Microsoft Windows-based Applications

Previous in-depth mission planning domain knowledge of program software design and code preferred

Current direct program duties within the MDM OU

Current AP-012 SAP access

Current DoD Top Secret Clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $133,000.00 - $199,600.00

The 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

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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Worksite address

hollywood, MD, 20636, US

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