Software Engineering Manager

CACI is seeking a Software Engineering Manager in support of the Data Transport Product Support Sustainment Logistics Maintenance (DSLM) contract, located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. You will lead and grow a team of software engineers, test engineers, and product owners in support of various mission and non-mission systems for the Satellite Control Network (SCN), as well as act as the Scrum Master.

About the role

The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving technical excellence, fostering team development, and delivering high-quality software solutions that align with business objectives. This position requires a proven track record of managing software engineering teams, balancing technical and business priorities, and creating an environment where engineers thrive.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Management:
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a software sustainment team
  • Conduct regular 1-on-1 meetings and provide ongoing coaching and feedback
  • Manage performance reviews, goal setting, and career development plans
  • Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture
  • Handle hiring, onboarding, and team capacity planning
  • Address performance issues and provide constructive guidance
  • Promote continuous learning and professional growth within the team
  • Build team morale and engagement through recognition and support
  • Make strategic technical decisions that balance innovation with maintainability
  • Drive adoption of engineering best practices and coding standards
  • Participate in technical discussions and problem-solving sessions
  • Ensure technical debt is managed and addressed appropriately
  • Champion quality, security, and performance standards
• Project & Delivery Management:
  • Coordinate with and support Product Owners
  • Plan and coordinate software development projects and sprint activities in coordination with Product Owner
  • Define project scope, timelines, and resource allocation
  • Monitor project progress and remove blockers to ensure timely delivery
  • Balance competing priorities and manage stakeholder expectations
  • Drive agile/scrum ceremonies and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Ensure delivery commitments are met with high quality standards
  • Implement risk mitigation strategies for project dependencies
  • Coordinate cross-team collaboration and dependencies
• Strategic Planning & Execution:
  • Collaborate with product management to define roadmaps and priorities
  • Contribute to department-level planning and strategy
  • Identify opportunities for process and technology improvements
  • Support estimation and capacity planning
• Communication & Collaboration:
  • Communicate project status, risks, and achievements to leadership
  • Collaborate with peer managers and cross-functional teams
  • Facilitate knowledge sharing within and across teams
  • Present technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
  • Advocate for team needs and represent team interests in organizational decisions
• Operational Excellence:
  • Implement and improve development processes and workflows
  • Ensure proper documentation of systems, processes, and decisions
  • Manage on-call rotations and incident response procedures
  • Drive automation
  • Ensure compliance with security, privacy, and regulatory requirements

Requirements

• US Citizen with DoD Secret Security Clearance or ability to obtain and maintain Secret Security Clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field and 3+ years experience or combination
• Experience working on a software development team as a developer, analyst, tester, or scripter
• Experience with Agile Methodology
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Qualifications

• Experience on DoD programs and interaction with government stakeholders (SCN experience is a plus)
• Scrum Master/Team Coach certification
• Experience creating and managing software release schedules
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting
• Ability to build, lead, and motivate high-performing teams, including coaching and mentoring team members
• Experience using the following COTS tools: JIRA, Git, SharePoint, Fortify
• Other Agile Certifications (software development oriented)

Benefits

• A culture of integrity, placing character and innovation at the center of everything
• An environment of trust with unique flexible time off benefits and robust learning resources
• A focus on continuous growth, advancing critical missions and building on business success
• Comprehensive benefits including:
  • Healthcare, wellness, financial, and retirement benefits
  • Family support and continuing education benefits
  • Time off benefits

Pay

The proposed salary range for this position is $82,100–$172,400. Final salary will be influenced by factors such as geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.