Program Director

Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Program Director to lead and manage a portfolio of CONUS and OCONUS C5ISR Field Service Programs. As a key member of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our business and drive success in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the program team to achieve objectives, provide guidance, set priorities, and foster professional growth among project, engineering, logistics, production, and quality managers
• Remove impediments to the team to allow them to execute efficiently and foster strong collaboration across the program team
• Plan, organize, and manage all program activities to meet contractual requirements and financial commitments
• Lead the program using the BAE Systems Lifecycle Management (LCM) framework and track program progress and performance using established metrics and business success criteria
• Report accomplishments, issues, and concerns across the program to Business area leadership and customer stakeholders
• Oversee program resources, including capital assets and facilities, ensuring optimal allocation and utilization
• Drive proactive risk and opportunity management to protect financial commitments, schedule critical paths, and achieve program objectives
• Actively manage program financial performance through regular finance and program performance reviews
• Ensure adherence to government and company regulations, policies, and procedures
• Lead or facilitate lessons-learned initiatives to apply insights to current and future programs
• Serve as one of the primary customer interfaces, providing regular program status updates and addressing program-related inquiries and coordination needs
• Facilitate clear and effective communication of program priorities, progress, and decisions across all levels of the program

Additional Responsibilities as Site Director:

• Ensure facilities are operational and establish a culture that adheres to BAE Systems values and ethical requirements
• Foster leadership engagement with local employees and assist with securing facility lease agreements
• Create a safe working environment and adhere to BAE Systems facility policies
• Support BAE Systems Inc. audits and ensure the facility meets physical and other security requirements

This position resides at our Chesapeake, VA location.
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Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree and twelve years of relevant work experience
• Proven experience in a senior leadership role, preferably in a defense or government contracting environment
• Strong understanding of program management, leadership, and communication
• Experience with BAE Systems Lifecycle Management (LCM) framework or similar
• Ability to lead and manage a team of 100+ employees and oversee a portfolio of programs valued at over $50M annually
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to drive proactive risk and opportunity management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to facilitate clear and effective communication across all levels of the program

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.