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Program Manager I - Aircraft Modification

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Hybrid
Mojave, CA
107K-181K Annually
Senior level
Hybrid
Mojave, CA
107K-181K Annually
Senior level
Lead Aircraft Modification programs, oversee project execution, manage budgets, and coordinate with customers. Improve processes and resolve team performance issues.
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Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead part of the Integrated Sensors and Flight Systems workforce with a focus on Aircraft Modification and other sustainment programs.
The Aircraft Modification Product Line performs aircraft modification work that extends the life of the platform or adds capabilities to those platforms.
Typical platforms include rotary wing as well as fixed with military aircraft to include C-130, militarized civil aircraft, and other platforms.
The position is responsible for program execution as well as revenue, profit, budgetary planning and forecasting, setting strategy and growth of the Product Line.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Oversee multiple projects and contracts to include: hiring and managing staff; organizing, planning and executing work; and controlling program schedules and budgets.
Lead Program Teams and facilitate the communication and interaction among project and task managers and staff.
Develop bid and teaming strategies, to include themes, discriminators, tech and management approach and price to win for recompetes and new opportunities.
Coordinate with customers to provide necessary program status and obtain customer feedback.
Recommend and lead efforts to improve existing processes to improve quality.
Track program against its schedule, budget and phase review objectives, reporting status to management on a monthly basis and executive staff on a monthly basis.
Resolve personnel issues and/or performance problems amongst program team members.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Bachelor level or higher degree with very strong technical and business background
Required Experience:
10 years of directly related experience in the US Defense and Aerospace Industry
Program portfolio must include oversite of aircraft mod design and development through installations
Experience and knowledge in relevant customer domains and mission areas. (US DOD, Aircrafts OEMs, International governments / air forces)
Must have proposal writing experience and understand typical proposal cycles of development.
The role will work with the Business Winning team to support new captures and bids
Knowledge of and experience with the progression of opportunities through a phased process and the reviews and metrics associated with assessing progress throughout that cycle.
Strong programmatic skills in Critical Path Scheduling with knowledge and understanding of Earned Value
Key Job Requirements
Problem Solving: Requires use of conceptual and innovative thinking (i.e., identifying solutions).
Nature of Impact: Routinely impacts quality, timeliness of results, planning and revenues or budget; frequently sets policies and procedures.
Area of Impact: Restricted to own team or department and its impact on the greater organization.
Interpersonal Skills: Communicates sensitive information, modifies beliefs or opinions within a Program or Business Unit.
Negotiation Skills: Negotiates mainly internally within a project team or department.
Project Management: Project/Program Manager responsible for oversight of a diverse project team or program
Ability to travel up to 10%
This position requires the successful candidate to be able to obtain a Secret level clearance.
The criteria for obtaining and holding a clearance are driven by US government requirements.
You must be a US citizen to obtain a security clearance.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Specific experience in aircraft modification programs is preferred.
PMP certification preferred but not required
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.

Top Skills

Critical Path Scheduling
Earned Value Management
Project Management

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