Director II - Civil Space New Business Development

Job Description

Reporting to the Vice President of Civil Space, this position will lead advanced systems and business development teams in space sciences, earth remote sensing, exploration, and international strategy and business development.

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.

What You'll Do:

• Manage the team that develops, pursues, and wins business with governmental (US and foreign) and non-government organizations in the areas of science missions, operational missions (including weather), technology development, and other space-related work in the civil arena (space science, earth remote sensing, human exploration, and international markets).
• Act as line manager for business development gates including approval authority and presenter at higher levels of authority.
• Perform management duties for business development staff.
• Engage in transition from business development activities to execution activities.
• Create inclusive teams for capture activities; inspire teams to go beyond for customers and win business.
• Ensure all business is conducted with the highest ethical standards.
• Contribute to developing and executing a broad strategy to grow BAE/Space and Mission Systems (SMS) business and market share.
• Successfully collaborate with BAE/SMS's Strategic Operations, Communications, Finance, Contracts, Engineering, Marketing & Communications, Operations, and other business units at BAE Systems. Work closely with Civil Space business unit leadership as a member of the Civil Space leadership team.
• Manage budgets, prioritize opportunities, contribute to establishing bookings and staffing plans.
• Develop and communicate messages, marketing, competition assessments, and customer insights to pursuit teams and leadership.
• Maintain awareness of organizational conflicts of interest and teaming agreements across the BAE Systems, Inc. portfolios relative to Civil Space.
• Attend conferences, trade shows, customer and partner meetings, both domestically and internationally, to share BAE SMS capabilities, align strategies, and form partnering agreements.
• 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 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.
• Deep knowledge of NASA Human Exploration and Science (SMD), and NOAA, including but not limited to technology development programs and AOs.
• Collaborative and inclusive style and ability to work with diverse colleagues, including those working in other geographical areas.
• Highest standard of business ethics.
• Demonstrated excellence in leadership of teams.
• Superb communication skills with documented presentation experience to senior decision-making and technical audiences.
• Demonstrable profile in and relationships across space customer communities; existing relationships with high-level stakeholders and customers.

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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.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Current TS/SCI security clearance preferred.
• Experience in an organization managing rapid growth a plus.
• Experience working in civil space in a very large aerospace company preferred.
• Experience working in the international aerospace community preferred.

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 government and commercial customers. 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.

Multiple positions may be available on this opening.