Director of Programs - Civil Space

Job Description

The Civil Space Strategic Business Unit develops many of the world's pioneering space and science missions. From delivering entire missions to contributing component level expertise, we value our role as a mission partner and our ability to provide science at any scale. Our team of scientists work with the science community to understand their missions, deliver systems that go beyond expectation and enable a better understanding of our universe and planet.

The Civil Space Strategic Business Unit delivers state of the art space systems for NASA, NOAA, and commercial partners. This role will report to the VP/GM of Civil Space.

What You'll Do:

• Direct a portfolio of Civil 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 products on budget and on schedule. Deliver sales and profit margin to the business.
• 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 Civil Space strategic business unit management team.
  • Deploy deep knowledge as a leader for program execution, working collaboratively with other Program Directors and Sr. Managers in the business unit and across the enterprise.
  • Contribute to development and execution of the Civil Space strategic and operating plan.
  • Manage budgets, finances, and business unit resources.
  • Set and implement the strategic vision and mission for Civil Space program execution.
  • Direct, mentor, supervise, and train a diverse and growing group of program managers.
  • Ensure Civil 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 BAE Systems Inc 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 capability units and the company.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Civil Space new business mission area leads and capture leads to develop new business opportunities.
  • Support proposal teams to assess executability of new business proposals.
  • Develops and implements long term staffing plans.
• Externally-facing:
  • Establish and grow collaborative relationships with current and future customers.
  • Be the primary leadership point of contact for the portfolio's customers and stakeholders, maintaining regular communications.
  • Participate in external reviews of programs.
  • Speak on behalf of programs and the company. Supports strategic conferences and customer engagements.
• 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.

Short-Term Incentive: Subject to business performance and recommendations of management, this role may be eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• BS/BA in related field plus 12 years or more 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.
• 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.
• Direct experience with NASA, NOAA, USGS program management.
• Experience with NASA Announcement of Opportunity (AO) process is preferred.
• 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 diverse teams and employees to ever higher levels of achievement.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive.
• Ability to strategically engage with key suppliers.
• Demonstrated capability in change management, examples of successful cost and schedule management.

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A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $169630 - $288370

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.