Subcontract Program Manager - Secure Communications (Hybrid)

About the role

This role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, and will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.

Responsibilities

• Manage the execution of subcontracts for materials, equipment, supplies and services of a highly-specialized and complex nature through all phases of the program lifecycle.
• Evaluate, negotiate, and manage assigned subcontracts to perform to each project's specifications, quality, budget, schedule and earned value requirements to include the timely delivery of all deliverables required to fulfill the subcontract.
• Author, manage and influence critical path releases of Statements of Work (SOWs) and plans to align with required schedules and subcontractor lead times.
• Deliver quality customer service to both internal and external customers and foster and maintain good supplier relationships, while driving a Zero Defect mindset with suppliers.
• Participate in the support of new business and in the development of financial plans for the company, as it pertains to the planned outsourced portion of the project(s).

Requirements

Must be able to assess, prioritize, drive issues to closure and be assertive when required. Exercises discretion and independent judgment in the performance of duties. Exhibits best practice work habits and collaborates with other subcontract team members to promote operational excellence and completeness.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently, as well as manage cross functional program teams on all subcontract related issues; multi-tasking is crucial for success.
• Strong demonstrated negotiation skills and strategies.
• Experience in Subcontract Management, Project Management or Program Management.
• Strong demonstrated negotiation skills and strategies.
• Experience in new business capture to include proposals.
• Experience developing long-term strategies and tactical plans to achieve enterprise objectives.
• Successful, proven record of leading and managing multi-discipline project teams.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
• Program Management Institute’s (PMI) Program Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Demonstrated Risk Management experience.
• Experience with information systems such as Oracle.
• Knowledge of acquisition policies and procedures with associated knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR).
• Significant experience managing the development and compliance of requirements (SOWs, specifications, contractual terms, etc.).
• Strong organizational skills to handle many overlapping projects simultaneously.
• Willingness and desire for continuous improvement.
• Earned Value Management and Lifecycle Management experience.

Skills

• Technical and business acumen.
• Control Account Management (CAM) experience (at minimum, CAM trained).

Benefits

Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035
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.

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.