Airborne Navigation Director II (Hybrid) - Navigation & Sensor Systems[

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Cedar Rapids, IA, USA
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173K-294K Annually
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The Role
Lead end-to-end strategy, development, delivery, and profitability for airborne navigation products. Drive product roadmaps, P&L, proposals, production scale-up, supplier and supply-chain management, and cross-functional collaboration. Manage program managers, engage OEMs and senior stakeholders, mitigate portfolio risks, and advance business growth and airworthiness certification for military, UAS, and aircraft platforms.
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Job Description
BAE Systems' Navigation and Sensor Systems (NSS) is a global leader in GPS receiver, anti-jam, and navigation technologies for military and commercial markets. From the world's first GPS receiver to today's smallest, lowest power, and most robust Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) solutions, NSS delivers mission critical performance across air, land, sea, and space platforms. The Cedar Rapids site houses a 280,000 sq ft state-of-the-art design and manufacturing facility that supports high volume production for a full portfolio that includes a complete range of PNT solutions.
The Airborne Navigation Director II will own the end-to-end strategy, development, delivery, and profitability of BAE Systems' airborne navigation product line (e.g. GPS embedded modules, anti-jam solutions, airworthiness certified solutions, etc.). This position will drive growth, innovate across the portfolio, and ensure successful integration of our solutions on a variety of military, UAS, and aircraft platforms. Leading a team of program managers and supported by a cross functional organization of over 900 people, this leader collaborates with some of the most capable people in the country.
Role Components:
  1. General management leadership skills are a key enabler
  2. Problem solving ability - requires advanced conceptual thinking in complex and/or completely new situations
  3. Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey strategies and explain complex information to the organization and external customers/stakeholders
  4. Strong financial acumen
  5. Developing a product line roadmap and strategy for products that field onto airborne and maritime platforms
  6. Negotiation skills - ability to negotiate at a high level with internal and external customers and partners - strong collaboration skills
  7. Project management of large, complex projects
  8. Experience leading major competitive proposals
  9. Experience bringing products through production
  10. Develop close working relationships with teams across the BAE Systems enterprise and with customers in support of current programs, and to help shape future growth opportunities.
  11. Strong risk and opportunity management skills at a portfolio level
  12. Experience working with defense industry OEMs
  13. Deal effectively with senior level executives, customers, and partners, and resolve customer issues of a complex nature
  14. Potential to advance to the VP/GM level
  15. Demonstrate leadership in safety, code of conduct/ethics, security and culture
  16. Demonstrated ability to lead large groups of employees and/or teams and experience in developing teams and coaching future leaders

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Role Skills:
  1. Demonstrated ability as a customer advocate with successful resolution of customer issues
  2. Demonstrated ability to develop and execute business strategy in a complex market
  3. Product line portfolio P&L responsibility in a business including multiple contracts and products/services/suppliers and geographic locations
  4. Production and supply chain management experience in a high-volume production environment
  5. Demonstrated ability to successfully lead an organization through major changes using change management skills
  6. Holds or ability to gain a Secret clearance required, Top Secret preferred

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $173023 - $294137
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.

Skills Required

  • Demonstrated ability as a customer advocate with successful resolution of customer issues
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and execute business strategy in a complex market
  • Product line portfolio P&L responsibility including multiple contracts, products, suppliers, and geographies
  • Production and supply chain management experience in a high-volume production environment
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully lead an organization through major changes using change management skills
  • Holds or ability to gain a Secret security clearance (Top Secret preferred)
  • General management leadership skills and ability to lead large groups and develop future leaders
  • Advanced problem-solving and conceptual thinking in complex or novel situations
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey strategy and explain complex technical information
  • Strong financial acumen
  • Experience developing product line roadmap and strategy for airborne and maritime platforms
  • High-level negotiation and collaboration skills with internal and external customers and partners
  • Project management experience for large, complex programs
  • Experience leading major competitive proposals
  • Experience bringing products through production to high-volume manufacturing
  • Experience working with defense industry OEMs
  • Strong portfolio-level risk and opportunity management skills
  • Demonstrated leadership in safety, code of conduct/ethics, security, and culture

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BAE Systems, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Benefits materials highlight multiple medical plan options with FSA/HSA eligibility, and a 2024 guide references company HSA contributions. Health coverage breadth is emphasized alongside additional wellbeing resources.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) savings plan is available with employer contributions or match offered by some business units per plan supplements. Company‑paid basic life insurance at 2x base salary (up to $1M) provides added financial protection.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave can be used in addition to other leave programs, with adoption and surrogacy reimbursement available. Feedback suggests bonding leave is available for all parents with additional short‑term disability for birth recovery, though specifics vary by business unit and state.

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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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