Engineering Operations & Capabilities Deputy Director

Job Description
Ready to make a difference? Our employees design, integrate, and test the world's next generation communication and electronic warfare systems for the United States DoD and international customers. You will be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry's most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. We put our customers first - exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us.
We are looking for a Deputy Director for the Engineering Operations & Capabilities (EOC) organization within Electronic Systems (ES) Engineering. In this role, you will be a key member of the EOC leadership team setting and driving engineering strategy and key capability initiatives for the ES Sector across the US and UK. You would support the leadership of a borderless organization of 400+ engineers and will support sector wide capability and specialty groups, driving strategic initiatives to advance engineering methods such as, (model-based engineering, DevSecOps, digital infrastructure, tools, etc.), manage test facilities, and lead engineering process and governance across the ES sector. This position will report directly to the Director of the EOC. Key Responsibilities

• Key leadership team member in setting and driving the EOC strategy for the ES Sector.
• Act as a transformational leader in embracing and executing modern product realization methods and tools.
• Support the steering groups for 5 engineering disciplines (Software, Hardware, Systems, Integrated Testing and Program Engineering Managers)Partner with the Business Area Engineering Directors (BAEDs) and other business area leaders to ensure business objectives are achieved.
• Meet financial objectives (Indirect Expenses and Labor Utilization).Collaborate with the Operations, Quality, and Program Excellence organizations to ensure effective product transition and supplier partnerships.
• Attract, develop, and retain staff to support the business; and develop resource plans supporting ES sector talent needs.
• Develop and maintain measures related to directorate performance, quality and affordability.
• Develop and lead continuous improvement activities and ensure adoption within the organization.
• Establish goals and standards of performance, create budgets, short and long-term strategic plans.
• Understand industry trends and best practices to ensure BAE Systems develops and maintains the capabilities required to provide technical discriminators and competitive advantage in engineering.

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 take pride in important work-life balance initiatives including every other Friday Off, Flextime, and Telecommuting. 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.
* Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status*
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. The preferred work location for this resource is Southern NH
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Active Secret security clearance
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent and 12+ years of related experience.
• Ability to formulate a vision, strategy and implement action plans to achieve goals.
• Extensive technical/engineering leadership experience and ability to create alignment within the organization.
• Experience in leading across organizational boundaries in a matrixed organization achieving results.
• Experience with digital engineering, model based engineering, DevSecOps, agile methodology.
• Experience with product development and the DoD product development lifecycle including core engineering disciplines (systems, software, hardware, and test) and associated engineering process.
• Practical understanding of cyber security & assurance in engineering workflows, product development, and digital design environment infrastructures
• Ability to define, develop and maintain critical skills in support of the business.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills and decision-making ability.
• Proven performance in management, mentoring, coaching, and communication

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Master's Degree or advanced technical degree with a minimum of 10 years of engineering/management experience.
• Proven track record of increasing responsibilities in managing organizations of significant complexity.
• Experience leading an organization through transformational change.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $164000 - $278800
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.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.