About this role
Program Mgr I
Job Description: Are you a highly motivated and emerging leader eager to launch your career in program management? The Advanced Compact EW Solutions (ACES) organization in Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solution (CEMA) business area is seeking a motivated Program Manager I to join our team to support a growing portfolio. This role is ideal for a person with program execution experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready to develop robust program management and leadership skills.
In this role, you will: • Provide program management oversight assuring the assigned projects meets financials, schedule, and technical objectives, and achieves the highest level of customer satisfaction. • Develop program/project plans specifying goals, staffing needs, schedule milestones, risks and contingency plans. • Direct program activities to meet work objectives and serves as a liaison with customers to coordinate activities, negotiate tasks, and solve problems. • Identify and mitigate risks and document program progress including implementation, timelines, issues, risks, quality and successes measures to meet contractual requirements. • Communicate with all levels of BAE Systems senior management regarding program performance status (cost / schedule / resources / risk) as well as performance to annual financial objectives. • Manage program scope and cost estimating, including estimate to complete/estimate at completion (ETC/EAC) processes.
This position has a need for consistent, in-person collaboration and many job requirements must be done onsite due to the nature of this particular role, therefore full-time on-site work is preferred although occasional hybrid work is possible. This means the majority of work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility.
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems: 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.
Required Skills and Education: • US Citizen with Secret clearance and ability to achieve SAP/SAR • Bachelors degree in a technical or business related discipline • 8+ years Defense industry experience • Strong interpersonal verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively across functional teams • A desire to learn and an aptitude for working in a fast paced, highly technical environment • Project management or program office experience or experience leading a team
Preferred Skills and Education: • Experience interfacing with customers • Experience on development and production programs • Risk and opportunity management experience • CAM and EVM experience • Proposal experience • PMP Certification
Benefits Information: 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.
Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).