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Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking an experienced Program Area Manager to join our Integrated Defense Solutions team on an exciting program supporting the U.S. Navy's next generation of strategic deterrence. Serving as our Program Area Manager of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) reporting into the Deputy Program Manager for Product Support and Software Tools, you will lead a multi-disciplinary software and engineering team executing solutions, which includes configuration management, process development, and requirements traceability across a digital engineering backbone that focuses on the maximum utilization of tool capabilities to support the program community for current and future large-scale strategic missile systems. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the team enabling our Nation's technological superiority on strategic missions through development of advanced concepts and initiatives throughout the systems lifecycle.
This position is responsible for program management, engineering management, personnel management, and customer relationship management including:
Program Management
As a decades long sole source partner on multiple contracts on behalf of our customer, our program has remarkable stability and is concurrently experiencing significant growth. Combined, these factors provide ample opportunity for professional growth and development for capable and talented individuals on our team.
BAE Systems, Inc. is the wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc.
BAE Systems plc provides some of the world's most advanced, technology-led defense, aerospace, and security solutions. As one of the top ten defense contractors, we employ a skilled workforce of around 100,000 people in more than 40 countries. We develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to protect national security and keep people safe.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Minimum education and years of related/relevant work experience required: BS Degree in engineering, technical or science discipline and at leaste 10 years of related/relevant work experience and advanced knowledge of JIRA, PLM and/or Enterprise tool configuration management concepts, best practices, and procedures.
Additional skills/experience required:
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Master degree in engineering or related field.
Experience with SSP Programs organization and working processes
PMP Certification
Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) IT network systems
Experience implementing digital engineering, model-based engineering, and/or agile engineering techniques
2+ years of work experience with Windchill PLM or Jira integration and implementation
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $146670 - $249330
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 Intelligence & Security
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.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
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.
BAE Systems is seeking an experienced Program Area Manager to join our Integrated Defense Solutions team on an exciting program supporting the U.S. Navy's next generation of strategic deterrence. Serving as our Program Area Manager of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) reporting into the Deputy Program Manager for Product Support and Software Tools, you will lead a multi-disciplinary software and engineering team executing solutions, which includes configuration management, process development, and requirements traceability across a digital engineering backbone that focuses on the maximum utilization of tool capabilities to support the program community for current and future large-scale strategic missile systems. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the team enabling our Nation's technological superiority on strategic missions through development of advanced concepts and initiatives throughout the systems lifecycle.
This position is responsible for program management, engineering management, personnel management, and customer relationship management including:
Program Management
- Manage cost, schedule, scope, and risk for portfolio totaling ~$5m in annual budget.
- Establish and manage performance measurement baseline (cost, schedule, and scope) for all activities and deliverables within assigned control accounts.
- Conduct monthly schedule and cost variance analysis including corrective action planning and execution.
- Support monthly risk management board to present and obtain approval of identified risks and mitigation plans.
- Lead the development of highly complex engineering estimates and associated work breakdown structures for current and future contracts.
- Manage execution of engineering capabilities (people, processes, tools) and work products (deliverables) in the areas of PLM modernization & Sustainment, Jira Development & Sustainment, policy & process definition, design review support, and capability deployment.
- Ensure the delivery of engineering products in assigned portfolio meet or exceed defined quality thresholds.
- Manage identification and adoption of digital engineering and agile management capabilities by developing and improving engineering processes and tools to fit the program/mission environment, constraints, and delivery schedules.
- Provide oversight and maintain status over the internal and external service request updates for the modernization project
- Serve as initial point of contact when troubleshooting process and workflow issues affecting project stakeholders and provide necessary guidance; escalate issues if necessary
- Coordinate with Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, System Architects, IT teams, Programmer/Developer, Program Manager, Project Manager, and Technical Team Members to maintain PLM and JIRA solutions
- Ensure engineering outcomes are consistent with established application engineering principles and practices and that customer and company technical, system, performance, and quality requirements are met.
- Oversee and approve technical documentation, data, presentations, and white paper submissions to customers.
- Functional management over 20+ person workforce to include performance and development objective setting, conduct of semi-annual performance reviews, personnel development and training, annual salary planning, and hiring/onboarding of new personnel.
- Assemble, lead, and manage high-performance team focused on delivering engineering products, training stakeholders, and developing innovative solutions to complex mission and business challenges.
- Establish and maintain exceptional relationships with GS-13+ level US Navy customers/clients to solve technical problems and implement solutions of extremely high complexity.
- Manage Contract Performance Assessment Report (CPAR) scores
As a decades long sole source partner on multiple contracts on behalf of our customer, our program has remarkable stability and is concurrently experiencing significant growth. Combined, these factors provide ample opportunity for professional growth and development for capable and talented individuals on our team.
BAE Systems, Inc. is the wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc.
BAE Systems plc provides some of the world's most advanced, technology-led defense, aerospace, and security solutions. As one of the top ten defense contractors, we employ a skilled workforce of around 100,000 people in more than 40 countries. We develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to protect national security and keep people safe.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Minimum education and years of related/relevant work experience required: BS Degree in engineering, technical or science discipline and at leaste 10 years of related/relevant work experience and advanced knowledge of JIRA, PLM and/or Enterprise tool configuration management concepts, best practices, and procedures.
Additional skills/experience required:
- Working knowledge/experience with DoD customers and tool implementation.
- Experience with technical presentations and customer-facing activities at the GS-14 and GS-13 levels.
- Demonstrated success partnering with customers to understand critical challenges, shape customer requirements, develop innovative solutions, and manage execution of solutions through implementation.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Master degree in engineering or related field.
Experience with SSP Programs organization and working processes
PMP Certification
Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) IT network systems
Experience implementing digital engineering, model-based engineering, and/or agile engineering techniques
2+ years of work experience with Windchill PLM or Jira integration and implementation
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $146670 - $249330
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 Intelligence & Security
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.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
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.
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At BAE Systems, our ethos is etched in purpose – a purpose that binds us to protect those who protect us, to unite our community of colleagues and customers, and to drive forward the growth and development of our exceptional team members. Guided by unwavering commitment, we stand shoulder to shoulder with our defenders, fostering an environment where purpose isn’t just a statement, it’s our shared heartbeat.
