ACES Program Manager

Job Description
Are you a highly motivated leader eager to continue your career in program management? The Advanced Compact EW Solutions organization in Countermeasures and Electromagnetic Attack (CEMA) business area is seeking a motivated Program Manager II to join our team to support an exciting, complex, and dynamic program. This role is ideal for a person with program execution experience who thrives in a fast paced environment and is ready to develop robust program management and leadership skills. This is a critical growth opportunity where you will be mentored while directly impacting the delivery of next generation electronic warfare (EW) capabilities. In CEMA we provide next generation threat detection and countermeasure solutions to ensure unparalleled electronic warfare capabilities to enhance mission survivability.
In this role you will:

• Join a dynamic team that provides mission critical electronic warfare solutions in BAE's Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) business area in the Advanced Compact EW Solutions (ACES) product line.
• Lead a ramp to rate program to support a long-term production program that is currently in engineering development (EMD) and has a low rate production (LRP) on contract.
• Prepare the organization for a very large ramp by managing ~$80m investment in equipment, facilities, test stands, suppliers, etc..ensuring readiness for FRP contracts of $400m per year
• Work closely with the functional leads to support program execution for this effort as well as all supporting contracts.

• Be results-oriented, have a disciplined process management skillset, and show strong technical acumen driving cross-organizational issues and projects to resolution.

This program has a need for consistent in person collaboration and many job requirements must be done on site because of the nature of this particular role. Therefore full time on-site work is preferred although occasional hybrid work is possible. This means the majority of work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility (NCA)
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• US Citizen with Secret clearance and ability to achieve SAP/SAR
• Bachelors degree in a technical or business related discipline
• Ten years Defense industry experience
• Strong interpersonal verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively across functional teams
• A desire to learn and an aptitude for working in a fast paced, highly technical environment
• Project management or program office experience or experience leading a team

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience interfacing with customers
• Experience on development and production programs
• Risk and opportunity management experience
• CAM and EVM experience
• Proposal experience

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317
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.
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.