Manage and coordinate projects for US Space Force Ranges, ensuring financial, schedule, and performance objectives are met. Lead proposal development and evaluate performance to enhance efficiencies.
Job Description
This Program Management position will support the Instrumentation Range Support Program (IRSP) under the Sensor and Electronics Solutions business unit, headquartered in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. BAE Systems has over 40 years of experience in designing and manufacturing Instrumentation Radar Systems, Electro-Optical Systems, Test Range Asset Modernizations and Upgrades. Our capabilities include design, fabrication and integration of hardware and software to support a wide variety of test range requirements including RF and Electro Optical (EO) TSPI Instrumentation, Threat Simulators, CW Doppler and EO Behavioral Systems, Drop and No-Drop Bomb Scoring Systems, Telemetry Systems and Flight Termination Systems.
The technologies and resources of BAE Systems is dedicated to designing, manufacturing, integrating, and sustaining range products that are required for current test ranges and programs envisioned for future test ranges, aviation test facilities and launch facilities.
Job Description:
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Salary Min $103,590 - Max $176,130
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Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $106654 - $181311
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.
This Program Management position will support the Instrumentation Range Support Program (IRSP) under the Sensor and Electronics Solutions business unit, headquartered in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. BAE Systems has over 40 years of experience in designing and manufacturing Instrumentation Radar Systems, Electro-Optical Systems, Test Range Asset Modernizations and Upgrades. Our capabilities include design, fabrication and integration of hardware and software to support a wide variety of test range requirements including RF and Electro Optical (EO) TSPI Instrumentation, Threat Simulators, CW Doppler and EO Behavioral Systems, Drop and No-Drop Bomb Scoring Systems, Telemetry Systems and Flight Termination Systems.
The technologies and resources of BAE Systems is dedicated to designing, manufacturing, integrating, and sustaining range products that are required for current test ranges and programs envisioned for future test ranges, aviation test facilities and launch facilities.
Job Description:
- The PM will manage, coordinate, plan, organize, control, integrate, and execute a portfolio of projects for US Space Force Ranges. The PM will ensure achievement of financial, schedule, and technical performance objectives
- Establish project budgets and monitor and control portfolio costs at the delivery order and contract line item level. Monitor costs of tasks to detect cost overruns. Compares cost to total budget and to milestone schedules and/or spend plans
- Manage make/buy decisions. Develop acquisition strategies, author subcontractor Statements of Work and define required deliverables. Review subcontractor financial documentation such as cost performance reports and schedule status reports. Evaluate program or project status based on cost analysis and performance assessment techniques
- Develop, Modify and review Integrated Master Schedules. Monitor critical tasks regularly
- Analyze cost and schedule variances and develop get-well-plans
- Lead the development of proposals. Coordinate historical data requirements to support Basis of Estimates (BOEs). Reviews departmental inputs
- Participate in internal and external program and project reviews. Ensures technical evaluation of program or project progress is consistent with status presented in financial documentation
- Evaluate performance/trend evaluations, including independent estimate-to-complete projections, and proactively identifies areas for improved efficiencies and potential problem areas. Participate in process improvement initiatives
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelors' degree in engineering or other technical discipline with relevant experience leading technical development programs
- Minimum 10 years of demonstrated success leading execution of technical development and/or sustainment programs
- Excellent teamwork, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
- Able to multi-task, managing support duties among multiple projects concurrently
- Able to work with minimal supervision; highly motivated individual with an ability to work on own initiative
- Self-starter who possess the skills to identify problems and resolve them unilaterally
- Business acumen with a focus on organizational and analytical skills to capture information, prioritize tasks and organize effectively
- Detail-Oriented with excellent written and oral communication skills
- Previous experience as a Program Manager on a US government contract, specifically cost-type contracts and/or indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contracts (IDIQs)
- Must have current U.S. Government Secret Clearance
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Master's Degree in engineering or Business Administration
- Minimum 15 years of demonstrated experience leading diverse teams in a high tempo, defense environment
- Program Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Experience with multicultural / international customers
- New Business Capture Lead experience / Proposal manager experience
- Knowledge of CostPoint or similar ERP/cost reporting system is desired. Experience with COGNOS report studio
- Knowledge of Engineering and Manufacturing
Salary Min $103,590 - Max $176,130
#ASFS
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $106654 - $181311
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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