FAST Labs - A3 Program Manager II

FAST Labs innovates science, technology, and engineering breakthroughs for some of the toughest technology challenges in the defense, aerospace, power and propulsion, and security industries. This research and development (R&D) business, within BAE Systems’ Electronic Systems sector, collaborates with business areas across the company’s global enterprise to develop and implement advanced technology capabilities in the areas of advanced electronics, autonomy, cyber, electronic warfare, and sensors and processing.

We are looking for a Program Manager for the A3 product line within FAST Labs. A3’s charter is to “convert data into action.” Our organization champions a culture of exploration and foundational research, focusing on signal processing and exploitation, AI-enabled technologies, non-kinetic effects development, and information “sensemaking.”

About the role

This Program Manager will manage, coordinate, plan, organize, control, integrate, and execute one or more programs simultaneously. They will ensure achievement of financial, schedule, and technical performance objectives. They will support new business capture as part of proposal development teams. They will be expected to model and demonstrate strong leadership in ethics, safety and security. The selected candidate will support programs with employees based out of Merrimack, NH and Arlington, VA.

This position requires a comprehensive interface with the Contracts, Subcontracts, Finance, Procurement, IT, and Security functions within the company as well as with internal and external customers to ensure that the portfolio’s financial, schedule and technical objectives are met and that the highest level of customer satisfaction is achieved. You will have a significant opportunity to work with leaders in these areas and in the technical business areas defining future technology transition.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for all aspects of program initiation, planning and execution (cost, schedule, technical performance, quality, customer engagement, etc.) and ensuring program commitments are met.
• Responsible and accountable to the Business for program execution, profitability, timeliness, and overall success.
• Make decisions that are cost effective to the company and ensure assigned projects meet financial commitments and salients.
• Develop program/project plans specifying goals, staffing needs, schedule milestones, risks and contingency plans.
• Assist with managing customer (internal and external) and supplier relationships to maintain a high level of customer engagement and satisfaction.
• Foster a culture of innovative problem solving, performance excellence, and continuous improvement.
• May become a people manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 10 years of experience or Master's degree with 8 years of experience.
• At least 4 years of Program Management experience.
• Active DoW Top Secret clearance and ability to obtain DoW SCI and SAP Security clearances.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment that requires a high degree of initiative and adaptability.
• Strong Interpersonal and Leadership Skills – demonstrated experience being successful leading cross-functional teams.
• Skilled communicator who influences and shapes the behavior and performance of teams executing complex requirements.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Knowledge of life cycle management.
• Knowledge of defense contract types.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management.
• Strong communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• RF, EW, and cyber knowledge and experience are a major plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field.
• PMP certification.

Schedule

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $149,603 - $254,317. Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, 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.
• 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 any 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.