Provides acquisition and program management support to a U.S. government program office, overseeing multiple contracts, taskers, projects, and a 30+ person contractor team across two Air Force locations. Advises program leadership, ensures contract compliance, leads systems integration and analysis efforts, and provides technical guidance across design, development, integration, and implementation. Requires extensive USAF sustainment and acquisition experience, military systems expertise, and monthly travel between operating locations.
Job Description
Provides acquisition advice to US government program office. Provides program taskers timely. Manages a team of 30+ contractors in two operating locations, Offutt AFB and Hill AFB. Will be required to travel once a month to manage the team properly. This role requires constant multitasking in a Government focused role. This position is embedded with the government working side by side daily with Military, government civilians, trainees and contractors. Must have experience in sustainment and acquisition for the USAF,
Manages multiple contracts/projects ensuring conformance to task specifications and contract provisions. Directs, oversees, and controls a team of multi-disciplined personnel to accomplish the overall management of the contracts.
Supports Program Manager in the execution of their duties. Provides highly technical expertise and guidance in solving complex problems. Provides technical leadership of all phases of design analysis, development, integration and implementation. Capable of determining independently the appropriate use of technologies in solving problems.
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Required Education, Experience, & Skills
12 yrs experience in direct Program Management of contracted workloads.
BS/MS Eng., Computer Science, Software, Mathematics, Physics, or equivalent experience in applicable domain
14 yrs (12 yrs with MS degree) of progressive experience in systems integration and analysis of military hardware and software systems/processes (or commercial equivalent). 10 yrs experience in system design, integration, and analytical efforts
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Software acquisition experience
CDRL experience
Supervisor experience
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $136000 - $174550
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, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
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.
Provides acquisition advice to US government program office. Provides program taskers timely. Manages a team of 30+ contractors in two operating locations, Offutt AFB and Hill AFB. Will be required to travel once a month to manage the team properly. This role requires constant multitasking in a Government focused role. This position is embedded with the government working side by side daily with Military, government civilians, trainees and contractors. Must have experience in sustainment and acquisition for the USAF,
Manages multiple contracts/projects ensuring conformance to task specifications and contract provisions. Directs, oversees, and controls a team of multi-disciplined personnel to accomplish the overall management of the contracts.
Supports Program Manager in the execution of their duties. Provides highly technical expertise and guidance in solving complex problems. Provides technical leadership of all phases of design analysis, development, integration and implementation. Capable of determining independently the appropriate use of technologies in solving problems.
#ASFS
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
12 yrs experience in direct Program Management of contracted workloads.
BS/MS Eng., Computer Science, Software, Mathematics, Physics, or equivalent experience in applicable domain
14 yrs (12 yrs with MS degree) of progressive experience in systems integration and analysis of military hardware and software systems/processes (or commercial equivalent). 10 yrs experience in system design, integration, and analytical efforts
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Software acquisition experience
CDRL experience
Supervisor experience
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $136000 - $174550
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, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
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.
BAE Systems, Inc. Los Angeles, California, USA Office
5140 W Goldleaf Circle, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90056-1299
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