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# Software Engineering Asc Mgr - L4

- **Company:** Lockheed Martin
- **Location:** Longmont, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $135,700.0 - $251,900.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Software Engineering, System Software, Data Processing, Computer Equipment, Microservices
- **Published:** September 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9202928/software-engineering-asc-mgr-l4

## About the Role

This is an MID-SR CAREER (level 4) ROLE where candidates typically require 5+ years of professional experience and a BS degree., * Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance

 * Experience with Agile methodology or Lean thinking
 * Experience with software development programs
 * Demonstrated leadership skills and behaviors that align with the Full Spectrum Leadership Imperatives
 * Technical team leadership experience
 * Strong project management ability; consistently delivers multi-disciplinary, high risk programs on schedule and within budget

Desired Skills

 * Experience with complex and sensitive personnel matters including staffing and employee development
 * Experience leading teams in dynamic environments
 * Experience with Program or Project Management
 * Previous experience in vetting, hiring, staffing and building strong teams
 * Experience with Cost Account Management & Earned Value
 * Command and Control, TT&C, Mission Management, or Ground Control Software experience
 * C++, C, C#, or Java programming experience or exposure
 * Modern architecture/microservices experience

## Description

We are seeking a level 4 Associate Manager to lead a Ground Software Agile Product team supporting multiple OPIR (Overhead Persistent Infrared) programs. Must have an active secret clearance, location is either Boulder, CO or Longmont, CO.

Standard Job Description

 * Manages software development activities.
 * Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.
 * Oversees the design, development, documentation, and testing of software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to business/mission problems or questions in computer language for solutions by means of data processing equipment.
 * Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle.
 * Applies knowledge of computer hardware and software, subject matter to be programmed in business/mission applications, information processing techniques used, and information gathered from system users to develop software.
 * Ensures software standards are met.

Leader Profile

You are a passionate leader, someone who loves a challenge and always rises to the occasion to ensure success of those around them. You embrace modern development practices and insist that others do as well. You will be a self-starting leader, adapting to new tools/processes and will be eager to introduce automation when necessary.


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