Software Engineering and DevOps Section Manager
Amentum Holdings, Inc. · Texas
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Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!
We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.
We are seeking a Software Engineering and DevOps Section Manager under the JETSII contract.
The Software Engineering and DevOps Section Manager will:
Report to the Spacecraft Software, Analysis and Services Group Manager. The position is responsible for the management of approximately 40 Employees.
Maintain a positive, constructive, professional relationship with the NASA customers and other NASA support contractors
Interface with NASA Software Engineering Leads & Software Engineering oversight teams
Demonstrate excellent communication, collaboration, and coordination skills
Perform duties as a Section Manager:
Ensure employees in functional areas follow established policies and procedures
Ensure employees generate finished work products under time and budgetary constraints
Review and approve timecards on a weekly basis
Review and approve travel requests
Conduct personnel performance reviews
Resolve employee performance issues
Ensure proper team reporting on tasking
Perform recruiting activities
Ensure personnel are recognized for accomplishments
Coordinate personnel allocations with Division Technical Managers and Task Order Managers
Conduct routine customer reviews for employee tasking and performance
Communicate resource management status to senior JETS management
Work in a fast-paced, Agile environment Promote a culture of caring and safety
Demonstrate a Servant/Leader approach to management
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
Perform other duties as assigned or as required
Requisition Qualifications:
This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.
Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering and may be expected to have a related master's degree and normally possess 10-15 years of related experience.
Excellent communication, negotiation and coordination skills and strong customer service attitude with a history of effectively interacting with managers and customers
Project management experience
Experience performing employee management duties including recruiting, developing, and terminating personnel
Experience fostering a collaborative team environment
Proficiency with team collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams, Webex, Skype, SharePoint, Jira
Must be able to organize and prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervision
Ability to prepare written documents/presentations and to verbally present at various meetings
Must have strong time management and organizational skills
Demonstrated leadership ability to oversee a team of professionals working on multiple small and large projects concurrently
Self-starter who can understand and absorb new concepts quickly
Must be local to the JSC area and willing to work offsite at Amentum building and onsite at Johnson Space Center on a regular basis
Requisition Preferences:
Experience leading a software development project across the full development life cycle
Experience in Safety Critical Human-Rated Software Development
Minimum of 5 years' experience with NASA/JSC
10 years of experience with NASA/JSC flight software processes
Prior experience with government contract task order management
Prior experience in developing schedules, budgets, and project plans
Why Join Our Team?
In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:
Excellent personal and professional career growth
9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
Much, much more!
For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com
Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.
Essential Functions
Work Environment
Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
Physical Requirements
Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).
Equipment and Machines
Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).
Attendance
Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
Other Essential Functions
Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
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Compensation Details:
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