Valkyrie Enterprises
Senior Manager Software Product Development (Job ID:3590)
Valkyrie Enterprises, Virginia Beach, Virginia, us, 23450
Senior Manager Simulation Software Product DevelopmentPurpose:Valkyrie Enterprises has an immediate need for a
Senior Manager Simulation Software Product Development.The Senior Manager Simulation Software Product Development plays a pivotal role in the Warfighter Readiness Solutions (WRS) operation and across Valkyrie Enterprises, LLC. The role leads and manages a dedicated team of software and systems engineers who develop products that are core to the success of the business.Job Description:Leadership and Team Management
Provide strong leadership and mentorship to software engineers and developers.Build and maintain a highly motivated and skilled simulation software development team(s).Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment.Set clear performance expectations, provide feedback, and conduct performance evaluations.Support budgeting, scheduling, and tracking software tasks.Develop annual plans for the software development teams in collaboration with Chief Technical Officer (CTO) objectives.Develop and submit IRAD topics to senior staff – identify critical needs for investment that will achieve value to the organization and products.
Quality assurance and process improvement
Establish and maintain software development best practices, quality standards, and coding guidelines.Continuously assess and enhance software development processes to increase efficiency and product quality.Develop and execute plan to achieve CMMI Level 3.Support software quality audits.Implement quality assurance measures, including code reviews, testing, and debugging.Manage the Valkyrie Software Development Plan.Update and review the organizational software development plan.Provide inputs to bid and proposal efforts that relate to software product development, delivery, and continuous monitoring.
Enterprise Software Development Infrastructure and DEVSECOPS
Design DevOps strategies and solutions for the enterprise.Create an enterprise software repository, centralized, secured, and backed up.Establish a set of tools to enable DevSecOps style development (Ansible, Containerization or other solutions).Establish a mechanism to develop secure code for classified enclaves.Establish CI/CD Pipelines for all development work.Establish security best practices and compliance standards.Identify risks for software development and mitigate.
Strategy and Planning Functions
Ensure that software products developed by the team align with strategic goals and initiatives.Develop key performance objectives for the team.Track and identify emerging technologies and trends that apply to the organization’s interests and develop plans to incorporate these into current and future products.
Qualifications:Must have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.Must have proven experience in simulation software development and project management, with at least 8 years of managerial and development experience.Must have a strong technical knowledge and proficiency in software development methodologies.Must have excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.Must have the ability to think strategically and make data-driven decisions.Must have strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.Must have familiarity with software development tools, technologies, and best practices.Desired Qualifications:Knowledge of Joint Staff / J7, preferred.Experience with NATO software standards and/or Exported software products, preferred.Experience with Joint Live Virtual Constructive, preferred.Experience with HLA/DIS/TENA and M&S simulation standards for interoperability, preferred.Knowledge of Common Operating Picture toolsets – e.g. GCCS J, preferred.Experience with Link16 and other C4I systems, preferred.Security Requirements:Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.Prefer an Active DoD Secret security clearance.Travel Requirements:Occasional travel up to 40%.If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID.Physical Requirements:Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.Communicating with others to exchange information.Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.Valkyrie strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity.Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
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Senior Manager Simulation Software Product Development.The Senior Manager Simulation Software Product Development plays a pivotal role in the Warfighter Readiness Solutions (WRS) operation and across Valkyrie Enterprises, LLC. The role leads and manages a dedicated team of software and systems engineers who develop products that are core to the success of the business.Job Description:Leadership and Team Management
Provide strong leadership and mentorship to software engineers and developers.Build and maintain a highly motivated and skilled simulation software development team(s).Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment.Set clear performance expectations, provide feedback, and conduct performance evaluations.Support budgeting, scheduling, and tracking software tasks.Develop annual plans for the software development teams in collaboration with Chief Technical Officer (CTO) objectives.Develop and submit IRAD topics to senior staff – identify critical needs for investment that will achieve value to the organization and products.
Quality assurance and process improvement
Establish and maintain software development best practices, quality standards, and coding guidelines.Continuously assess and enhance software development processes to increase efficiency and product quality.Develop and execute plan to achieve CMMI Level 3.Support software quality audits.Implement quality assurance measures, including code reviews, testing, and debugging.Manage the Valkyrie Software Development Plan.Update and review the organizational software development plan.Provide inputs to bid and proposal efforts that relate to software product development, delivery, and continuous monitoring.
Enterprise Software Development Infrastructure and DEVSECOPS
Design DevOps strategies and solutions for the enterprise.Create an enterprise software repository, centralized, secured, and backed up.Establish a set of tools to enable DevSecOps style development (Ansible, Containerization or other solutions).Establish a mechanism to develop secure code for classified enclaves.Establish CI/CD Pipelines for all development work.Establish security best practices and compliance standards.Identify risks for software development and mitigate.
Strategy and Planning Functions
Ensure that software products developed by the team align with strategic goals and initiatives.Develop key performance objectives for the team.Track and identify emerging technologies and trends that apply to the organization’s interests and develop plans to incorporate these into current and future products.
Qualifications:Must have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.Must have proven experience in simulation software development and project management, with at least 8 years of managerial and development experience.Must have a strong technical knowledge and proficiency in software development methodologies.Must have excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.Must have the ability to think strategically and make data-driven decisions.Must have strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.Must have familiarity with software development tools, technologies, and best practices.Desired Qualifications:Knowledge of Joint Staff / J7, preferred.Experience with NATO software standards and/or Exported software products, preferred.Experience with Joint Live Virtual Constructive, preferred.Experience with HLA/DIS/TENA and M&S simulation standards for interoperability, preferred.Knowledge of Common Operating Picture toolsets – e.g. GCCS J, preferred.Experience with Link16 and other C4I systems, preferred.Security Requirements:Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.Prefer an Active DoD Secret security clearance.Travel Requirements:Occasional travel up to 40%.If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID.Physical Requirements:Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.Communicating with others to exchange information.Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.Valkyrie strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity.Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
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