Director of Programs - Military Space

Job Description

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED

The Military Space Strategic Business Unit delivers innovative space systems that drive mission success and provide resilient and persistent mission-level solutions to deter threats and counter emerging capabilities for the Department of Defense.

What You'll Do:

• Direct a portfolio of Military Space programs with a broad range of scale and scope, and at all phases of the program lifecycle with diverse Program Managers and teams. Ensure quality execution and good business practices to deliver profitable products on budget and on schedule.
• Ensure that all business is conducted using the highest ethical standards and in compliance with all applicable laws, statutes and regulations as well as company policies and directives.
• Internally facing:
  • Collaborate with the Military Space strategic business unit management team.
  • Deploy deep knowledge as a leader for program execution, working collaboratively with other Military Space Directors and Sr. Managers in the business unit and functional organizations.
  • Contribute to development and execution of the Military Space strategic and operating plan.
  • Manage budgets, finances, and business unit resources.
  • Direct, mentor, supervise, and train a growing group of program managers.
  • Ensure Military Space programs are properly managed for execution excellence (technical, cost, and schedule), employing attention to detail and the ability to identify potential problems early.
  • Work with business support units to develop and implement effective strategies and ground rules for program execution.
  • Ensure programs effectively apply management tools, processes, procedures.
  • Maintain program performance metrics and present at management reviews.
  • Work collaboratively and maintain effective working relationships within the business unit, other strategic business units, strategic support units and the company.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Military Space Director of New Business and capture leads to develop new business opportunities.
  • Support proposal teams to assess executability of new business proposals.
• Externally facing:
  • Establish and grow collaborative relationships with current and future customers.
  • Participate in external reviews of programs.
  • Speak on behalf of programs and the company in a variety of forums.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• BS/BA in related field plus 12 or more years related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• A current, active TS/SCI security clearance is required.
• Program management experience leading the development of space flight hardware.
• Demonstrated ability to constructively influence other people and organizations to obtain objectives, achieve goals and balance competing needs.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and solve execution issues in a timely manner.
• Excellent communication ability with customers, upper-level management, and organizations throughout the company.
• Attention to details of program execution.
• Demonstrated capability in change management, examples of successful cost and schedule management.
• Ability to strategically engage with key suppliers.
• Direct experience with DoD program management.
• Experience with DoD acquisition and research & development agencies.
• Experience with functional management, salary planning, and performance reviews.
• Established ability to develop direct reports providing career planning and progression.
• Customer-focused, service-oriented mindset with the ability to collaboratively interface with a wide variety of customers while diplomatically managing expectations.
• Excellent negotiating skills and demonstrated skills in team leadership.
• Ability to act in a leadership capacity, provide vision to those supervised, and guide teams and employees to ever higher levels of achievement.
• Commitment to creating an environment where all employees can thrive.

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Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $196296 - $333704

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for the U.S. Intelligence, Department of Defense and scientific communities. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.