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We deliver innovative engineering, software, and technology integration services across NASA centers nationwide. Barrios prides itself on a people-focused culture that values creativity, diversity, professional growth, and a healthy work-life balance.\nWe need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. 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. Currently there is an exciting opportunity for a Discipline Manager to join the team with Barrios, a teammate company.\nResponsibilities\nThe Software Engineering Discipline Manager is responsible for leading and developing the software engineering workforce, ensuring the department possesses the technical expertise, leadership, capacity, and operational effectiveness necessary to support current programs and future business growth. This role serves as the primary leader for workforce management within the Software Engineering discipline and is accountable for balancing organizational needs, employee development, customer commitments, and the continued growth of software engineering capabilities across the organization. The Discipline Manager fosters technical excellence, innovation, and the adoption of software engineering best practices while ensuring the department is prepared to meet evolving technical, customer, and business challenges.\nDiscipline Vision\nImplements strategic direction established by the Services Director and translates organizational objectives into actionable workforce and operational plans.\nAnticipates future workforce needs and works with Group Supervisors and Leads to ensure the department develops the capabilities and talent necessary to support future business opportunities.\nWorkforce Leadership\nProvides leadership, coaching, and performance management for employees and subordinate leaders across the department.\nEstablishes clear performance expectations, supports career development, and ensures employees receive the guidance and opportunities needed to grow professionally.\nCreates an environment that encourages technical excellence, engagement, accountability, collaboration, and continuous development.\nWorks closely with the Service Delivery Manager and HR recruiter to identify hiring requirements, define critical skill needs, and attract highly qualified talent.\nDevelops strategies to retain key personnel and maintain organizational stability\nDepartment Operations\nEnsures the Discipline successfully supports all assigned programs and projects while maintaining workforce health and organizational effectiveness.\nMaintains awareness of current and projected workload across all groups.\nMaintains visibility of employee assignments, workload distribution, and staffing demands across all groups\nEvaluates workforce capacity relative to customer demand and develops plans to address shortages, surpluses, or emerging skill gaps.\nMonitors operational performance, identifies challenges, and implements solutions that improve efficiency, responsiveness, and execution.\nProvides oversight of departmental staffing expenditures, workforce investments, training allocations, and operational resources.\nEnsures available resources are used effectively and aligned with organizational priorities.\nIdentifies workforce and operational risks that could impact execution, employee retention, technical capability, or future growth.\nDevelops mitigation strategies and works with leadership to address issues before they become organizational constraints.\nQualifications\nRequired Education/Experience/Skills:\nBachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution.\nMinimum 8 years of progressive software engineering experience, including at least 4 years of leadership or people management experience.\nDemonstrated experience leading software engineering teams supporting the design, development, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment of complex software systems.\nStrong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes, software architecture, coding standards, quality assurance, and configuration management practices.\nExperience with modern software development methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, DevSecOps, and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) practices.\nDemonstrated customer-service mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality software solutions that meet customer requirements and business objectives.\nProven ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing software engineering teams while fostering technical excellence, innovation, employee engagement, and career growth.\nCollaborative leadership approach that balances the priorities of several Barrios stakeholders (ex. Growth, Program Management)\nStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and target clear and concise message to the appropriate audience\nPreferences:\nMaster's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.\nExperience leading software development efforts for aerospace, defense, government, or other highly regulated environments.\nKnowledge of software assurance, cybersecurity, secure coding practices, and software quality standards.\nExperience with cloud-based architectures, containerization technologies, and modern development toolchains.\nExperience leading teams utilizing Agile and DevSecOps frameworks in large-scale development environments.\nFamiliarity with software architecture, systems integration, requirements management, model-based development, and automated testing.\nExperience collaborating with Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Test organizations in the development of integrated solutions.\nExperience supporting proposal development, basis-of-estimate generation, technical solution development, and business growth activities.\nProfessional certifications such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Project Management Professional (PMP), AWS/Azure certifications, Security+, or similar industry-recognized credentials.\nDemonstrated experience establishing software engineering processes, technical standards, and workforce development programs across an engineering organization.\nEssential Requirements\nMust be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.\nApplicant selected may be subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.\nWork may involve sitting for extended periods.\nMay require lifting and carrying up to 25 lb.\nMust have sufficient mobility to enter areas of test facilities where necessary.\nGenerally, an office environment but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.\nStandard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, etc.)\nRegular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical.\nAbility to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements when required.\nMust be able to work in a team atmosphere.\nMust put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.\nGrooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.\nThis position may require some commuting and traveling to other installations as needed.\nDon’t miss out on this great opportunity; for immediate consideration, apply now!\nBarrios Technology is a drug-free workplace, which is imperative to the health and safety of all employees and is required as a condition of receiving contracts from federal agencies. Please remember that regardless of the legalization of marijuana in several states, possession and use continues to be illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act. This includes the use of some CBD products. 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