About this role
Strategic Dev Spec I
Job Description: We are currently recruiting for a Strategic Development Specialist I for the BAE Systems, Inc. Space and Mission Systems (SMS) Sector’s Strategic Operations (StratOps) Strategic Capabilities Unit in the Washington, DC area. The Strategic Development Specialist I will support company activities related to strategic development, customer engagement, and business development, spanning BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems (SMS) Sector’s customers, such as the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Department of War (DoW), and the Intelligence Community (IC).
This position reports to the Manager, Strategic Development in Strategic Operations. The reporting location for the position is Arlington, VA.
The Strategic Operations (StratOps) Strategic Capabilities Unit, consists of Washington DC Operations, Marketing & Communications and Strategic Development. The StratOps team promotes and elevates the business within our markets, works with customers and industry to influence and drive growth and facilitate collaboration across the business enterprise to increase opportunities.
What You’ll Do:
• Lead development of value-added products that inform SMS Business Units’ strategies. • Develop, coordinate, and implement contact plans for SMS customers and stakeholders. • Represent BAE Systems AMS in the Washington, DC area by attending and distributing analysis of stakeholder/customer meetings and industry association activities. • Draft content for white papers, talking points, presentations, and materials to support stakeholder/customer meetings. • Provide assessments of markets and business opportunities, in coordination with the Market & Competitive Intelligence team within StratOps. • Ensure coordination of BAE Systems SMS messaging, consistent with strategies and goals. • Provide research and analysis on key policies and legislation impacting the BAE Systems AMS customer communities, including DoW, NASA, and other relevant stakeholders. • Foster informative relationships with SMS customers, partners, and industry stakeholders. • Develop subject matter expertise in SMS programs, pursuits, and capabilities. • Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment. • Perform other duties as necessary. On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
Working Conditions: • Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.
Required Skills and Education: • BS/BA in a related field. • Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education. #LI-SW2A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.
Preferred Skills and Education: • BS/BA in public policy, communication, engineering, or business. • Experience working at DoW, NASA, in Congress, or with an aerospace/defense contractor. • Exceptional project management skills. • Ability to manage work with limited direction and self-identify opportunities to add value. • Excellent communication skills. • Experience developing messaging and high-quality presentations for senior leaders.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills in relevant business environments with collaboration skills. • Willing and able to work in a dynamic environment and possess an innovative spirit. • Effective in working with people at all levels and willing to contribute wherever needed. • Ability and willingness to travel.
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).
About BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems: 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.
Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.
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.
Multiple positions may be available on this opening.