Director, Dept. US Air Force Programs and Requirements

Job Description
You don't see it, but it's there. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics -from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you'll be among the brightest minds, working on theaerospace and defense industry's most difficult problems. Drawing strength from ourdifferences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environmentprovides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put ourcustomers first - exemplified by our missions: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®" and "WeInnovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM." Sound like a team you want to be a part of?Come build your career with BAE Systems.
Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.
Director, US Air and Space Force Programs & Requirements provides expertise to the Electronics Systems Sector Leadership and its Business Areas by:
• Supporting business development by identification, qualification and creation of opportunities
• Development of marketing plans, capture strategies and supporting Industry Days, Symposiums, Professional Events, Conferences, and Trade Shows
• Supporting current business activities with Department of Air Force and the Air National Guard Bureau.
• Regularly interfacing with the Air and Space Staff organizations and Air National Guard Bureau equivalents
This position requires expertise and knowledge of HQ US Air Force, to include the Staff of the Secretary of the Air Force and others to include the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Acquisition, Technology and Logistics) & Program Acquisition Executive (PAE), and Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force Intl Affairs (SAF/IA). The position requires knowledge and expertise of Air and Space Staff organizations (including NGB/A5/8) as well as budgeting/requirements functions within the Air Force Corporate Process.
The position will develop and maintain close trusted partner relationships with offices of senior military and USG civilian customers, current and prospective, as well as industry partners and suppliers. The position will coordinate with Electronics Systems Business Development, Engineering, Technical Directors and Program Management personnel and support briefings to customers that highlight BAE Systems capabilities and solutions.
The Director, US Air and Space Force Programs & Requirements will be the Service lead and report to the Electronic Systems Sector Vice President of Customer Requirements & Advocacy.
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information as well as maintain BAE Systems' highest ethical standards.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Secret clearance required, Top Secret clearance eligibility
• Bachelor's Degree
• Operational flying experience with the USAF
• Experience with US Air Force, and MAJCOM or Air Staff Level Operations, Planning, Strategy, Requirements, or Acquisition Organizations
• Understanding of DoW Requirements, Acquisition and Budget development processes
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in direct people management roles

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Master's Degree
• Thorough understanding of the US Air Force market, its customers and the ability to think strategically and champion future opportunities for Electronic Systems
• US Air Force acquisition program or requirements development/JCIDS experience
• Experience working on the HQ Air Staff or MAJCOM Equivalent
• Knowledge of Air Force Foreign Military Sales
• Thorough knowledge of the Department of Air Force Corporate Process for Planning, Programming, and Budgeting.

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.