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Job Description: BAE Systems is hiring a Proposal Program Manager to support Strategic Submarine Business Pursuits for our Combat Mission Systems (CMS) business. The Proposal Program Manager will work across functional lines to develop, present, and meet submarine strategy objectives. The PM will use appropriate project management principles and tools to monitor and control proposal activities within the submarine directorate portfolio. The role will report to the Director, Submarine Programs.
Location/Schedule/Travel: • This role is open to a hybrid work schedule in either Louisville, KY, Maple Grove, MN, Sterling Heights, MI, or Falls Church, VA. • The workday will begin around 8:00AM • The role works on a 9/80 schedule where you will have every other Friday off • There may be up to 25% domestic travel
Responsibilities: • Direct, coordinate, and exercise authority for planning, organizing, and controlling capture activities that support strategic pursuits. • Support initiatives to identify new business development for the business area. • Support the development of strategic and financial plans for the company. • Establish, maintain, and promote good customer relationships. • Ensure the coordination of work tasks with customer representatives. • Develop and present pursuit and strategy status at reviews with the Program Director and Senior Leadership. • Ensure customers are informed on status and progress of assigned projects. • Coordinate reviews and direct the preparation of documentation and reports as directed in the BAE Systems Lifecycle Management Guidelines and the Operational Framework. • Identify and develop new business opportunities. • Develop capture plans and direct the development and preparation of proposals in response to various requests. • Ensure that work statements are adequately defined and that staffing requirements are correct. • Assist in development of multi-year strategic plans for the business area. • Support fact-finding and contract negotiations with the customer. • Represent the company at appropriate customer or sponsor meetings.
Required Skills and Education: • Bachelor's Degree and 8 years work experience or equivalent experience • Experience in Program/Project Management • Experience in Program Scope Management and Cost Estimating, including estimate to complete/estimate at completion (ETC/EAC) processes • Experience in Stakeholder Management and Relationship Building, including the coordination of work tasks with key stakeholders and program leadership • Ability to interface with senior internal and customer personnel on significant matters, often requiring coordination between organizations • Ability to initiate, prioritize, and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously • Ability to manage risk and resolve issues in a variety of complex situations • Ability to operate effectively in a matrix organization • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization • Ability to operate independently and proactively • Strong teamwork and leadership skills • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
About BAE Systems Platforms & Services Posting: 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.
Preferred Skills and Education: • PMP Certification • Security Clearance • Business Acumen and Executive Presence to confidently support a complex proposals • Ability to influence cross-functional teams without authority • Advanced Excel skills
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).