EOC Project Manager

Job Description
Join a Team that's Shaping the Future of IT Support
At BAE Systems, we're passionate about delivering innovative IT solutions that enable our customers to achieve their missions. As an EOC Project Manager, you'll play a critical role in providing exceptional IT support to the customer during emergency response and recovery operations. You'll be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, teamwork, and customer satisfaction. If you're a motivated and skilled IT professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply.
As an EOC Project Manager, you'll be responsible for leading the planning, execution, and oversight of IT projects supporting emergency response and recovery operations. You'll coordinate with government stakeholders, IT teams, and external vendors to deploy and maintain IT services during emergency response and recovery phases, ensuring 24/7 availability and compliance with federal protocols. Your goal will be to manage IT infrastructure, communications, and systems during national and natural disasters, ensuring seamless coordination within Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs).
By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, collaborate with a talented team, and make a significant impact on the customer's operations. You'll be expected to develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, and risk assessments for emergency IT initiatives, utilizing agile methodologies to adapt to dynamic crisis environments. If you're a motivated and skilled IT professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply.
Location Requirement
The successful candidate must be located within 50 miles of Sterling, VA.
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Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Project Management, Emergency Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 6+ years of project management experience, with at least 3 years in IT support for emergency operations or government crisis response environments
• Proven experience managing EOC IT services during national or natural emergencies, including response and recovery phases
• Active DoD Secret Clearance (must be current and transferable)
• Strong knowledge of federal emergency management systems (e.g., NIMS, ICS) and IT standards for high-stakes environments
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira) and IT platforms for crisis support (e.g., secure comms systems)
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate under pressure in 24/7 on-call scenarios
• Behaviors that will help someone excel in this role:
  • Applies extensive expertise, and has full knowledge of other related disciplines
  • Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignment
  • May function in a project leadership role

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and ITIL Foundation or higher
• Experience with Goverment EOC activations and multi-agency IT integrations
• Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or similar credentials from the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM)
• Background in cybersecurity for emergency networks or disaster recovery planning
• Master's degree in a relevant field or additional certifications (e.g., CISSP for IT security in crises)

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $115779 - $196825
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 Intelligence & Security
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.