Acquisition Program Manager

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Hill Air Force Base, UT, USA
Hybrid
88K-150K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Hardware • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Defense
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The Role
Supports government program managers and engineering teams with acquisition program planning, schedules, task orders, reporting, action-item tracking, customer coordination, process improvement, contract modifications, FAR/DFARS compliance, IPT activities, and CCAR management. Requires at least five years of relevant management experience, national security program experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and eligibility for a Secret clearance.
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BAE Systems is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Program Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will assist the Government Program Manager and Government Engineering in the day to day planning and execution of assigned programs.
  • Substantial and frequent multi-tasking
  • Develop and coordinate reports, information papers, and organizational briefings
  • Coordinate and monitor action items, tracking suspense, and responses
  • Prepare and maintain agendas, schedule meetings, maintain calendars, and conference room schedules
  • Assist with development and implementation of program schedules and project plans
  • Use government travel systems to ensure travel is efficiently scheduled
  • Plan and execute organizational activities for both internal and external agencies
  • Determine customer requirements and translate these requirements into organizational plans
  • Analyze business and technical processes to develop and implement new policies
  • Develop process measurement metrics to identify indicators for future improvement
  • years progressive Executive Assistant experience
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain a minimum Secret security clearance
  • Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project), Adobe, and other common business applications, including managing calendars and schedules
  • Highly positive attitude, "team player" mentality, results oriented
  • Strong initiative, acute attention to detail, and ability to prioritize workloads and multitask effectively
  • Excellent customer service skills - trusted and reliable, prompt and attentive
  • Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills, able to communicate clearly and concisely
  • Provides sound technical advice/guidance to organizational personnel (program manager, engineers, management officials, etc.) for contract services, buys and modification actions; and maintains surveillance over contract modification
  • Oversees and develops organic taskings associated with assigned systems/programs to comply with all Federal Acquisition Register (FAR), Defense FAR (DFAR), and Department of War (DoW, Air Force (AF), and AFMC policy, procedures, and guidelines in the appropriate automated system.
  • Participates in and often chairs discussions, meetings, or serves on multi-function teams, Integrated Product Teams (IPT), panels or committees.
  • Track and coordinate 206 documentation with IPT
  • Perform Comprehensive Cost and Requirement systems (CCAR) management for IPT team. Draft and maintain CCARs though the approval process, provide status to PM

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Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant management experience, including relevant experience in the past two years
  • Demonstrated experience leading programs, projects, or teams supporting intelligence or national security missions
  • Experience managing task order requirements, staffing, schedules, deliverables, risks, issues, and performance reporting.
  • Experience coordinating with government customers, technical teams, and contractor leadership across organizational boundaries.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage multiple priorities with minimal oversight.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Solid understanding of the MMIII WS and the RSRV IPT
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $88189 - $149922
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, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
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.

Skills Required

  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant management experience, including relevant experience within the past two years
  • Experience leading programs, projects, or teams supporting intelligence or national security missions
  • Experience managing task order requirements, staffing, schedules, deliverables, risks, issues, and performance reporting
  • Experience coordinating with government customers, technical teams, and contractor leadership across organizational boundaries
  • Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage multiple priorities with minimal oversight
  • Eligibility to obtain and maintain a minimum Secret security clearance
  • Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office products, Adobe, and common business applications
  • Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, organizational, prioritization, and multitasking skills
  • Understanding of the MMIII WS and RSRV IPT

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The Company
HQ: Falls Church, VA
40,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1999

What We Do

Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do. As a leading aerospace, defense, and security company, we work together to deliver a full range of products and services for air, land, space, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. How we work is rooted in purpose – a purpose to protect those who protect us, to unite our community of colleagues and customers, and to drive forward the growth and development of our exceptional team members. It's where purpose connects.

Why Work With Us

We believe your career should be filled with innovation and discovery. And that's exactly what you'll find at BAE Systems. As you work to develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills and expand knowledge. On a sharp and collaborative team, you will be challenged – and supported – at every turn.

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