Lead a department of multiple Sr. Engineering managers and technical leaders comprising a department of 100+ software engineers, fostering teamwork, collaboration and continuous improvements
Oversee the full software development lifecycle from bids and proposals to requirements, design, development, integration, testing and validation through coaching and driving performance excellence
Establish consistent processes and metrics for software development through collaboration with other software departments and discipline leads
Actively engage with software managers and portfolio leaders in the department to manage a comprehensive staffing plan ensuring firm and anticipated demand and supply is accurate including growth in Puerto Rico where appropriate
Act as a servant leader through mentorship, knowledge transfer, coaching and enabling team success
Build and maintain relationships with portfolio leaders, internal and external stakeholders including executive leaders, program managers and operations managers
Influence executive decisions on engineering strategic plans through technology innovation and development on the teams
This role serves in a matrix engineering organization for all components of software engineering for all Proprietary Platforms programs and pursuits within SDS Engineering and Technology exceeding $200M in yearly revenue
Develop and grow talent of the team through collaborative discussions with engineering managers and growth opportunities for engineers
Build culture of teamwork through inspiring others, empowering teams, fostering communication and developing a work environment where each team member is empowered to achieve business and personal goals.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience
Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain Top Secret after start
Demonstrated leadership and mentoring experience leading large software engineering teams through full software development lifecycles
Proven experience eliciting customer needs, working with requirements and systems engineering deriving, allocating, and tracing system and subsystem requirements for software applications
Advanced proficiency of software concepts and tools used in developing and maintaining metrics, reporting software maturity and performance
Understanding and experience with software development lifecycle methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, and Spiral
Software development background in C/C++/C#, Visual Studio, Python, JAVA, Angular, or Matlab Simulink
Strong technical, organizational, and leadership skills.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
Eligible for relocation assistance

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

software development lifecycleC/C++C#Visual StudioPythonJAVAAngularMatlab Simulinkmetricsreporting software maturity

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringteamworkcollaborationcoachingcommunicationorganizational skillsinspiring othersempowering teamsrelationship building

Certifications

Secret U.S. government issued security clearanceTop Secret clearance