Dir II - Programs

About the Role

BAE’s Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) business area has an exciting opportunity for a Program Director to drive Strategy and Growth within our Department of Navy portfolio. This role reports to the Electronic Combat Solutions VP/GM and may be based throughout the country collocated with a BAE Systems office with classified network connectivity, with the ability to perform remotely alongside travel.

Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics, developing tomorrow’s technology to defeat today’s threats. We prioritize our customers, exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.”

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive leadership of the ECS Navy portfolio to maintain and grow positions across multiple technologies in a highly competitive landscape.
• Develop, maintain, and execute both short and long-range strategies with leadership buy-in for the pursuit and capture of key opportunities, including technology roadmaps and leveraged execution strategies aligned with company goals.
• Drive Navy classified engagement across the business area and Electronic Systems Sector, serving as the primary POC for managing several Navy portfolios and implementing strategies to expand BAE Systems’ presence and market share with the Navy Special Programs customer set.
• Demonstrate visible leadership across multi-team campaigns, driving business-winning discipline while following BAE Systems Lifecycle Management and Sector processes for Business Development and Capture. Activities include building and managing multi-functional, high-performance capture teams, contributing to detailed capture plans, communicating core capabilities, establishing team agreements, and managing bid and proposal funding.
• Cultivate strong external and internal relationships at various levels with the U.S. government, prime contractors, and BAE Systems executive ranks to maintain high customer satisfaction.
• Take an active role in developing and executing business-winning strategies to maximize workshare in a competitive acquisition landscape, working closely with Product Lines to develop and execute “keep sold” strategies for key existing Navy positions.
• Measure and regularly report on strategies, plans, activities, and results to executive leaders, securing senior leadership buy-in and investment.
• Foster a culture of innovative problem-solving, performance excellence, and continuous improvement to deliver affordable, effective, and dependable solutions.
• Ensure compliance with all Company standards for business development and capture, including lifecycle management review processes, security requirements, and DFARS requirements.
• Attract, develop, and retain high-performing, diverse talent; build future leaders through development, mentoring, and modeling excellence. Lead through inspiration and encouragement to enhance employee performance, engagement, and team optimization.
• Demonstrate a leading role in promoting adherence to the company’s ethical standards and business practices, ensuring compliance with the BAE Systems Operational Assurance Framework and all policies.
• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with safety objectives and policies.

Requirements

• Typically a Bachelor’s Degree in a technical or business-related discipline and a minimum of 12 years of experience leading technical and program teams through all phases of the lifecycle, along with deep knowledge of the Navy customer.
• Proven success identifying growth areas and developing and executing new business strategic plans aligned with the company’s growth objectives.
• Experience leading large and/or complex programs in the Defense market.
• Knowledge of the customer community and mission, with demonstrated experience establishing and building customer relationships and collaborating within and across organizational boundaries.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to lead a diverse, matrixed team, including strong partnership, leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills to achieve results through others.
• Ability to operate, allocate resources, and prioritize effectively in limited timeframes.
• Excellent communication skills with experience providing executive-level briefings on project status and recommendations.
• Familiarity with the Company’s policies and processes regarding program management and capture activities, as well as Government contracting, current acquisition trends, customer/competitor behaviors, and industry best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree.
• Thorough understanding of the Navy market, its customers, and the ability to think strategically and champion future opportunities for Electronic Combat Solutions.
• Deep understanding of the technologies and operational use cases associated with electronic warfare across the Department of Defense.
• Navy acquisition program office or requirements development/JCIDS experience.
• Developmental or operational flight test experience with airborne EW systems.
• Proven experience working in SAP and TS/SCI environments.
• Knowledge of the Department of the Navy Corporate Process for Planning, Programming, and Budgeting.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $173,023 – $294,137. Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications such as skills, education, and experience.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings accounts.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability coverage.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Employee assistance program and legal plan.
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and other leave programs including paid parental, military, bereavement, and applicable federal and state sick leave.
• Company recognition program offering monetary or non-monetary awards.
• Other incentives may be available based on position level and 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 BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Our products and capabilities span from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. With over 14,000 highly talented employees, we push the limits of what is possible to give our customers the edge and provide opportunities to change the world.