About this role
Program Mgr II
Job Description: Join our team and play a critical role in ensuring the readiness of cutting-edge Electronic Warfare systems for the F-15 fleet. As the TacAir EW Sustainment Program Manager, you will lead the sustainment efforts for the Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System (EPAWSS) and Digital Electronic Warfare System (DEWS), supporting BAE Systems' F-15 Electronic Warfare Enterprise. This is a high-impact role for an experienced Program Manager with a strong background in Earned Value Management. You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of these programs – from planning and execution to performance tracking and reporting – across both domestic and international programs. You'll not only manage complex projects, but also mentor and develop other Program Managers within the product area.
Key Responsibilities
Program Leadership: Coordinate, plan, organize, and execute sustainment programs ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery. Performance Management: Develop and utilize leading and lagging indicators to proactively monitor program performance, providing clear and concise reporting to internal leadership and our DoD customers. Key Responsibilities Program Leadership: Coordinate, plan, organize, and execute sustainment programs ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery. Performance Management: Develop and utilize leading and lagging indicators to proactively monitor program performance, providing clear and concise reporting to internal leadership and our DoD customers. Supply Chain Expertise: Leverage your experience in material forecasting ("make" and "buy") to optimize supply chain efficiency and ensure system availability. Stakeholder Collaboration: Effectively collaborate across functional teams, manufacturing facilities, key suppliers, and Department of War customers. New Business Support: Contribute to the pursuit of new business opportunities and the development of accurate financial plans. Leadership & Compliance: Champion a culture of ethics, safety, and security within the team.
About BAE Systems Electronic 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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.
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: Required Education, Experience, & Skills:
Bachelors Degree with a minmum of 8 years experience as a Program Manager Deep Program Management experience. 5 years of experience as an Earned Value Management (EVM) practitioner 5 years of experience working with the Department of War customers and / or key suppliers Material Forecasting: 2+ years of experience with material forecasting, including "make" and "buy" decisions Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to mentor and train others
Preferred Skills and Education: Ideal Candidate: Master's degree in a relevant field, 10+ years of experience in program management, with a strong focus on EVM, DoD contracts, and EW systems sustainment. Proven leadership and mentorship 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).