AEGIS Navy Operations and Mission Coordinator

Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking an experienced Engineering Planning Specialist to function as the Coordinator of AEGIS Operations and Missions with extensive Navy leadership and management experience coordinating operations and maintenance teams. The successful candidate will be part of our experienced technical team located at the Surface Combat Systems Center (SCSC), Wallops Island, VA. SCSC is located on a barrier island on the Eastern Shore of Virginia and is a tenant activity of NASA's Wallops Flight Facility. SCSC provides live surface combat systems platform support for AEGIS Cruisers/Destroyers and SSDS Aircraft Carriers and Amphibious ships. Areas of support include, new system installation/activation/testing, Life Cycle Engineering, Element Integration, Live Fleet Operations, System Certification, Operational/Technical Evaluation, Fleet Emergent testing, CASREP support, Fleet training, interoperability testing and Combat Systems Qualification Trials.
The selected candidate will:
- Coordinate, oversee, monitor and report on all mission activities at the AEGIS facility, SCSC Wallops Island Virginia
- Serve as the single Point Of Contact for all matters related to AEGIS Operations and Readiness
- Oversea the efforts of the Operations contractor work force at AEGIS, to ensure compliance in all matters related to safety, security and mission execution
- Provide direct supervision to the AEGIS Readiness and Operations leadership
- Promulgate mission priorities to the AEGIS staff
- Provide weekly, monthly, quarterly and semi-annual reports to contractor, Government and Navy leadership as required.
- Ensure that SSDS contractor Operations and Readiness staff are adhering to promulgated policies and procedures governing the conduct of business
- Provide senior leadership in all matters related mission support at the AEGIS facility
- Report to the AEGIS Site Manager
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
High School Diploma and at least eight (8) years of AEGIS experience in the Operations/Readiness/Maintenance team on an AEGIS Cruiser, Destroyer or Land-Based Test Site, including Five (5) years of technical management and leadership experience on AEGIS Combat Systems platforms to include managing technical performance, equipment reliability, maintainability, cost, schedule and delivery requirements.
Additional skills/experience required includes:

• Directing maintenance staff, programs and schedules on AEGIS Combat Systems equipment and systems
• Building and reviewing test plans and maintenance plans
• Overseeing and reporting on the activation and integration of new systems
• Coordinating and reporting on high-level system troubleshooting efforts
• Impeccable technical writing and oral presentation skills
• Experience scheduling and facilitating technical meetings
• Root Cause Analysis

Security clearance requirement: This position requires the successful candidate to be able to obtain a Secret level clearance. The criteria for obtaining and holding a clearance are driven by US government requirements. You must be a US citizen to obtain a security clearance. The selected candidate will receive a contingent offer and start date will be delayed until at least an interim Secret clearance is granted.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Highly desired, but not required:
PQS 301 - 305 certification
Network Certifications
Active DoD Secret security clearance
Navy Technical Leadership Courses and Certificates
CSMM or CSSE Qualification
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $66893 - $113693
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 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.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
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.