Software Data Engineering Manager

This job description is a general description of the essential job functions and is not intended to be an employment contract. Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. maintains its status as an at-will employer. Position requirements, skills, and abilities included in this job description have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the position. Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc. reserves the right to increase, waive or reduce these minimal standards. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements described be interpreted as all-inclusive. All employees of Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. are expected to perform the duties as assigned by Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc., supervisory/management personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

To perform this job successfully, an individual is expected to be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability expected. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. However, no accommodation will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which imposes undue hardship on Eastern Shipbuilding.

Function

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING. OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED.

• Regular attendance at work and the ability to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.

• Comply with Company, federal, state, and local safety, ethics, and environmental rules, regulations and policies while performing duties.

• Lead and manage the Software Data Engineering team, including staffing, workload planning, performance management, mentoring, and professional development while promoting a culture of high performance, accountability and continuous improvement.

• Establish software engineering standards, development practices, architecture principles, and lifecycle processes in alignment with Government and/or commercial shipbuilding standards and guidelines.

• Develop and maintain technology roadmaps aligned with business and Engineering objectives and guide architecture and technology decisions across software and data solutions.

• Lead development of scalable software applications, data platforms, integrations, analytics, and automation solutions, including custom software, database applications, and SharePoint sites, workflows, and other customizations, promoting reusable platforms and common services rather than isolated project-specific applications.

• Lead digital transformation and process improvement initiatives within the Engineering Department in collaboration with other departments, stakeholders, and IT.

• Translate business and operational requirements into technical strategies and scalable software solutions by analyzing requirements, system flows, data utilization, and workflow processes with stakeholders.

• Establish and maintain software development lifecycle practices including source control, code review, CI/CD, testing, documentation, and deployment.

• Oversee database architecture, data integration, data quality, reporting, and analytics capabilities including governance of real-time dashboards, KPI metrics, and management reporting using Power BI, SSRS, and similar tools.

• Lead process improvement initiatives across the Engineering Department and other departments by reviewing current processes and tools and proposing and implementing alternatives that improve organizational effectiveness and efficiency.

• Evaluate emerging technologies, including automation and Artificial Intelligence (AI), for practical application to engineering and operational processes.

• Ensure software solutions meet security, data protection, reliability, scalability, and maintainability requirements, working with IT to support systems and manage licenses.

• Manage multiple software initiatives and prioritize resources based on business needs and organizational objectives.

• Communicate plans, progress, risks, and technical recommendations to department leadership and senior management and maintain documentation, governance and end user training.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directly and/or indirectly manages employees assigned to the Software Data Engineering group. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; conducting performance evaluations; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Reporting Relationship

This position will report to the Director of Engineering Operations.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• 10 or more years of industry experience in software development, database engineering, or data engineering, including 3 or more years of supervisory or team leadership experience.

Required Experience

• Working knowledge of software development using programming languages and technologies such as Node.js, Python, React, TypeScript, JavaScript and JSON with an understanding of object-oriented programming, software architecture and application development practices.

• Extensive experience in database design and programming, including SQL queries and PL/SQL objects such as functions, procedures, views, and triggers as well as data modeling, data migration and integration.

• Experience developing reporting and dashboards using SSRS, Power BI, or similar tools.

• Experience with SharePoint development and customization.

• Experience establishing and applying software development lifecycle practices, including source control using Git/GitHub, code review, CI/CD, testing, documentation, and deployment.

• Experience with software architecture, technology evaluation, and development standards, with the ability to design and guide scalable, secure, reliable, and maintainable software and data solutions.

• Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent software and data initiatives, including project planning, schedules, resource prioritization, and delivery.

• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage teams, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and communicate technical concepts and recommendations.

• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving attitude.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship or a Permanent Resident Card is required.

Working Conditions: This position is considered OFFICE WORK.

Physical Activity/Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is considered LIGHT work.

• OCCASIONAL

Lift up to 20 Pounds

Climbing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, & reaching

• FREQUENT

Lift up to 10 Pounds

Standing

• CONSTANT

Repetitive movements of arms and hands

Sit with back supported

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.