Development Program Manager

About the Role

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.

• 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.

Requirements

• Ability to lead cross functional teams (e.g., Engineering, Finance, Operations) in the execution of complex technical tasks
• Experience with life cycle management
• Experience integrating scope, schedule and budget for the successful execution of program objectives
• Working knowledge of defense contract types and the risks associated with each
• Proven track record working with financial analysts to achieve all financial objectives for the program using Earned Value Management techniques
• Sound interpersonal skills to interface, coordinate, and negotiate with company personnel, customers, and suppliers
• Exercise discretion and independent judgement in the performance of Program Management 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 Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8 years of work experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or equivalent certification
• Experience developing strategies and proposals for new business pursuits

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $145,049 - $246,584. Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

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
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program and a legal plan
• Perks including discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and applicable federal and state sick leave
• Company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
• Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace, and security company delivering products and services for air, land, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions, and customer support services. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind game-changing defense and commercial electronics, with products and capabilities found from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. Our team of more than 14,000 highly talented employees pushes the limits of what is possible to give customers the edge and provide opportunities to change the world.