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Mission Assurance Manager III

BAE Systems, Inc. · Broomfield, CO · 3 wk ago
On-siteAccounting$153k–$261k/yrFull-time

About the Role

You will be a key leader, partner, and essential member of the Mission Assurance team. As a Mission Assurance Manager, you will lead the Program Mission Assurance team and actively participate in program decision making, technical reviews, anomaly resolution, risk management, and be responsible for establishing a culture of mission success. The phrase, “People, Data & Mission” embodies what Security & Mission Assurance delivers to the business, as we strive to be a true mission partner.

The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers’ missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning, and strong execution.

Responsibilities

  • Be a visionary contributor to the program leadership team.
  • Team with the Program Manager, Integration & Test, and Systems Engineering to deliver hardware and missions that are meaningful to our customers, nation, and world.
  • Lead and support anomaly and failure review board processes through coordinating Subject Matter Expertise.
  • Own communication channels and interface with Program Customer Mission Assurance representatives.
  • Spearhead execution of Mission Assurance requirements implementation, verification, and validation.
  • Own the implementation of standard company processes for assigned program(s) by developing and executing program-unique Mission Assurance Plan(s) through each of the assigned functional disciplines.
  • Participate in and lead technical discussions regarding quality assurance and specialty engineering design aligned to mission risk objectives and goals.
  • Balance technical risks against cost and schedule constraints; defend them when needed.
  • Build out a budgetary and scheduled plan for Mission Assurance tasks and activities for the course of a program lifecycle.
  • Investigate and disseminate reporting of project metrics to develop a continuous feedback loop of improvement.
  • Champion and envision process improvement for current and future programs.
  • Align and organize the Mission Assurance Integrated Product Team (EEE Parts Engineering, Reliability, Radiation Effects, Hardware and Software Quality, Materials and Processes Engineering, Contamination Control, and Systems Safety).
  • Be adaptable; have the ability to navigate between strategic thought and tactical implementation in technical and programmatic settings with various stakeholders.
  • 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 to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
  • Perform other duties as necessary.

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.

Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

Requirements

  • BS/BA in a related field plus 12 or more years of related experience. Each higher-level degree (e.g., 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 accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education or US Department of Education.
  • A current, active TS/SCI security clearance is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Leadership skills to inspire and connect with team members, customers, and subject matter experts to provide program Mission Assurance leadership and achieve mission success.
  • Technical background to engage the Mission Assurance team in design, production/test readiness, and other reviews and audits with the ability to make risk-informed decisions.
  • Experience in four or more of the Mission Assurance fields: Reliability, Radiation, EEE parts, Materials & Processes, Contamination, Software Quality, Hardware Quality, Ground Development, or Satellite Operations.
  • Interpersonal skills to foster advisor relationships with Program Management, other program team leads, and on-site customers as required.
  • Presentation skills to formally present information and communicate effectively with Program Management, Executive Leadership, and Customers.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $153,377 - $260,743. This range is based on market pay structures. 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.

This role may be eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan, subject to business performance and management recommendations.

Benefits

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

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