Senior Program Manager

Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking to hire an on-site Senior Program Manager for a large ($500M) Software Development and Integration contract. The candidate will be responsible for the overall management, coordination and delivery of the work required under the contract and serve as BAE Systems' central point of contact with the Government and Sr. Leadership.
Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for the overall management, coordination and delivery of the work required proper performance of tasks necessary for efficient and effective execution of the contract.
• Serves as the main point of contact for the Contracting Officer (CO), the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), the Government Program Manager, and BAEs senior management.
• Responsible for ensuring program execution is within cost, schedule and meets the technical baseline.
• Understand customer requirements and drive program execution in accordance with the contract, SOW, TTO SOW or other requirements documents.
• Foster a good working relationship with prime/subcontractor partners, vendors, and key stakeholders.
• Document system and program processes and procedures and implement process improvements as required.
• Allocate resources (staffing, facilities, and budgets) on the contract to ensure all requirements are completed on-time and within budget.
• Ensure all CDRLS and Non CDRLS are delivered on time and meet customer expectations.
• Ensure cross-discipline integration and communication across TTOs within the contract to meet Government needs.
• Key Contributor for the Operations Proposal support
• Monitor and manage performance of contract and subordinate personnel.
• Ensure the timely recruitment, on-boarding, and training of program staff.
• Review all financial and technical reports before release to the Government.
• Communicate issues and solutions to program stakeholders in a timely and transparent manner.
• Promote a positive/innovative program atmosphere.
• Regular (at minimum monthly) on-site engagements with program personnel, functional support, T-CORs, the COR and other customer and BAE stakeholders
• Strong planning ability and the ability to think ahead and balance multiple competing or complimentary requirements.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Fifteen (15)+ years' experience as a program or project manager in managing programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity of approx. $500M annually.
• Bachelor's degree can be substituted for five (5) years of overall management experience.
• Direct experience in managing multi-TTO contracts and subcontracts of various types and complexity, as well as experience in leading a multi-vendor environment is required.
• Shall be knowledgeable of the guidelines provided by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), DoD 5000 series, and ICD 801 policies.
• Must have demonstrated experience in conducting requirements analysis, resource allocation, project costing, deliverable tracking, schedule and financial data monitoring, and reporting.
• Must have an active PMP, FAC-P/PM Senior Level, or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level 3 certification in Program Management.
• Proven management skills managing projects resulting in measurable successes and program growth.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• 15+ years supporting DoD

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $153377 - $260743

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.