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# Manager 2 - Software Engineering

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $95,000.0 - $140,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Agile Methodology, Software Bug Management, Configuration Management, Code Review, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Integrated Development Environments, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, Gitlab, Devsecops, Jenkins
- **Published:** August 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us387690c7a8084fc5f2f811952a64179d/eaa

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree with 8 years of professional experience - OR - Master's degree with 6 years of professional experience - OR - PhD with 4 years of professional experience.
Requires an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
Current Northrop Grumman employee supporting the C2BMC National Team program at the time of application
Demonstrated leadership experience in software development (e.g., technical lead, team lead, scrum master, acting manager, or equivalent) with responsibility for mentoring, technical direction, or performance input for other engineers
Ability and willingness to work full-time on-site at 9970 Federal Drive, Colorado Springs, CO, within a classified, secure facility., Strong preference for prior or current experience as a formally designated manager or section lead (e.g., M1/M2, acting section manager, or equivalent) with direct people-management responsibilities (performance reviews, promotion/compensation input, staffing decisions)
C2BMC National Team program experience in software development, integration, or test roles, preferably in a multi-contractor or National Team environment
Hands-on experience in Agile/Scrum software development environments
Experience working in or supporting DevSecOps / CI/CD environments using tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, or equivalent
Experience supporting ballistic missile defense (BMD), command and control, or other Missile Defense Agency (MDA) programs
Proven experience leading or coaching teams in Agile/DevSecOps environments, including backlog refinement, sprint planning, and continuous integration/continuous delivery practices
Experience developing software in classified environments, including understanding of associated security, configuration management, and tool constraints
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a track record of building trust with engineers, program management, and customer or partner representatives
Demonstrated ability to identify and manage risk (staffing, skills, and technical execution) and to implement mitigations that support program cost, schedule, and performance
As a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction. You respect and nurture growth, fostering a culture of excellence. Skilled in building collaborative teams and customer trust, you communicate well, foster strong teams, and embrace change.

## Description

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Software Manager - Level 2 located in Colorado Springs, CO, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.
If advancing integrated missile defense and command & control excites you, look no further. Northrop Grumman's Central Engineering Region, Software, Electronics and Payload pillar, provides an environment where your passion for software engineering, mission excellence, and leadership can directly contribute to national defense. We are seeking a Manager Software Engineering 2 (S02/M2) in Colorado Springs, CO to provide functional and technical leadership for software engineers supporting the C2BMC National Team program. This is a full-time, on-site position at 9970 Federal Drive, working primarily in a classified, secure environment.
As a Manager Software Engineering 2, you will provide functional (people) leadership on the Northrop Grumman side and technical leadership in support of program objectives, in close partnership with the Program Engineering Lead (PEL), program management, and C2BMC National Team leadership. You will help ensure our software teams are staffed, supported, and executing effectively to meet C2BMC National Team cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
Note: This opening is limited to current Northrop Grumman employees who are actively supporting the C2BMC National Team program. Candidates must be currently assigned to C2BMC National Team and either already in Colorado Springs or willing to self-relocate; no relocation or signing bonus is available for this role.
The Manager Software Engineering 2 is responsible for functional management of a team of engineers supporting the C2BMC National Team, with primary focus on staff based in Colorado Springs, CO. This includes performance management, staffing, mentoring, and retention of Northrop Grumman personnel, as well as coordination with program leadership to align skills and staffing with evolving C2BMC National Team needs.
In addition to functional responsibilities, the person selected to fill this role will continue to support the program in a technical leadership role, contributing to planning, execution, and technical oversight of C2BMC National Team efforts. The role requires daily engagement in a classified environment with strong collaboration across multiple companies on the C2BMC National Team.
This position will work any schedule that supports mission requirements.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Functional Leadership & People Management:
Provide direct functional leadership for a team of engineers assigned to the C2BMC National Team program, with emphasis on Colorado Springs-based staff
Perform managerial responsibilities including goal setting, quarterly check-ins, mid-year and year-end performance reviews, merit and bonus input, promotion recommendations, rewards and recognition, and resolution of personnel issues in accordance with Northrop Grumman guidance
Manage timecard approvals, labor charging guidance within established constraints, schedule adherence, and basic compliance for assigned staff
Support recruiting and hiring for C2BMC National Team positions, including requisition input, resume' review, participation in technical interviews, and selection recommendations
Foster a positive culture focused on ethical conduct, technical excellence, teamwork, and retention of high-performing engineers
Program & Technical Support:
Coordinate with the Program Engineering Lead (PEL), NG program management, and C2BMC National Team counterparts to understand program objectives and align NG staffing and skills to support those objectives
Provide technical leadership and oversight to assigned engineers, including participation in design reviews, code reviews, defect triage, and technical decision-making as appropriate
Support Agile/Scrum teams and DevSecOps / CI/CD practices (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins or similar) to maintain disciplined, repeatable product development and delivery
Help ensure work products meet quality, performance, security, and configuration management expectations, within the constraints of the classified environment
Support planning and execution of program increments, sprints, and releases in collaboration with IP leads, scrum masters, and technical leads
Risk, Communication, and Collaboration:
Identify and communicate staffing, skills, and execution risks and opportunities that may affect cost, schedule, or performance; contribute to mitigation and contingency planning
Coordinate and communicate between multiple cross-functional teams (software, systems, test, integration, cyber, etc.) within C2BMC National Team partners and the NG Program Engineering Lead
Represent Northrop Grumman's Engineering organization in internal and external meetings, reviews, and working groups as needed
Provide regular, concise status on staffing health, performance trends, and key issues to engineering and program leadership
Perform additional tasks consistent with the role of a software engineering section manager and C2BMC National Team technical leader, as directed by the NG Program Engineering Lead
Other duties as assigned
Why you? You're the candidate we're searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators., The Task Order Project Manager is responsible for the successful execution of assigned Task Orders throughout the project lifecycle. Manage projects of varying size, scope, and com…

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