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Program Mgr I
Job Description: You don’t see it, but it’s there. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.
In Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Systems, you’ll help develop systems that sense, control, exploit and disseminate actionable information to warfighters supporting a variety of missions.
The C4ISR Program Management team is seeking a Development Program Manager in support of the Tactical Data Links Program Area within the AC&S Product Line directorate. In this role, you will: • Lead, coordinate, plan, organize, control, integrate, and execute a project or collection of projects • Ensure achievement of financial, schedule, technical, and new business performance objectives • Participate in the support of new business and in the development of financial plans for the company • Model and demonstrate strong leadership in ethics, safety and security Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status.
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: • Ability to lead cross functional teams (ie Engineering, Finance, Operations, etc.) in the execution of complex technical tasks • Experience with life cycle management • Experience integrating scope, schedule and budget for the successful execution of the programs objectives • Working knowledge of defense contract type and the risk associated with each • Proven track record working with financial analysts to achieve all financial objectives for the program using Earned Value Management techniques • Exhibit sound interpersonal skills to interface, coordinate, and negotiate with company personnel, customers, and suppliers • Exercise discretion and independent judgement in the performance of PM duties • Ability to develop and execute a program schedule and subsequently track status against that schedule • Actively manage customer relationships to maintain a win-win of program execution and future business • Knowledge of AS9100 and AS9145 or similar quality standards
Preferred Skills and Education: • Bachelor's degree and 8 years work experience • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or equivalent certification • Developing strategies and proposals for new business pursuits
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).