Kayenne Program Engineer Manager (PEM)

Job Description
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.
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BAE Systems is looking for an experienced Program Engineer Manager (PEM or Chief Engineer) to lead the Kayenne Program, a multi-disciplinary engineering team in an Agile, fast-paced development environment for the Data and Analytics Solutions (DAS) Product Line under Mission Systems. The Kayenne Program is a major sub contracting effort for the continued development of a system which provides for archive, dissemination, and management of GEOINT data, and support of users in populating, locating, retrieving, and managing data. The Kayenne Program provides sustainment, operations, modernization, development, and integration for the Kayenne software baseline through its lifecycle.
The qualified candidate will partner with the Kayenne Program Manager and Data Analytic Systems (DAS) Enterprise Architect to ensure smooth program execution, strong team building, defending work share and growing scope. The qualified candidate will also have proven execution of a full scale program through outstanding leadership, strong decision making with solid technical analysis, and excellent risk evaluation. The PEM is the decision authority between the DAS Enterprise Architect and entire engineering team. The PEM's primary Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Providing technical leadership to the multidisciplinary design teams for the successful design, development, fielding, and support of the system.
• Performs as the technical POC to the customer in partnership with the Program Manager and DAS Enterprise Architect.
• Responsible for ensuring the overall technical solution for the system is developed and adheres to customer requirements and company engineering policies, procedures, and initiatives
• Responsible for monitoring the project to ensure work scope, schedule, and budget are well defined, maintained, and met.
• Represents the technical team and partners with internal project managers, engineering functions, operations, quality, contracts, finance, and executive leadership to ensure program goals, requirements, and needs are understood and achieved.
• Responsible for providing the coordination between resource managers/supervisors and the program team for staffing needs.
• Ensures all necessary process items are followed, all reviews are completed, and necessary approvals completed.
• Responsible for identifying and communicating technical risks and opportunities between the design, system architect, and program management teams.

*Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status*
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Requires an active Top Secret SCI clearance
• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering/technical discipline, and 12+ year(s) related experience or equivalent experience, training and/or certifications
• Demonstrated leadership skills (soft skills, strategic thinking, business acumen, supervisory experience, building teams, building customer relationships)
• Experience leading IPTs, projects, and/or programs consisting of intelligence community related SE, SW development, and IV&V functions and managing programs with competing/conflicting resource requirements
• Proven execution of a full scale program through excellent risk assessment, outstanding leadership, and strong decision making through analysis
• Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to diagnose, resolve complex problems and to develop improved methods to increase program efficiency
• Experience with customer/stakeholder communication, management, relationship building, and customer satisfaction
• Proven ability to garner the trust of Customers, influence government decisions and maintain a positive leadership style when the working environment becomes contentious
• Proven business intelligence skills
• Deep analytical and problem solving abilities. Reviews and judges the suitability of capability solutions and the planned approach
• Working knowledge of EVMS systems and project management tools
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with and communicate with all. Advises stakeholders on issues affecting the "broader" engineering approach to engineering activities.
• Proven written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills
• Strong proposal writing and review skills

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Masters of Science degree in Systems Engineering or related discipline
• Experience and understanding of SAFe Agile best practices and proficiency with Agile management tools (e.g., Jira, etc.)
• Experience developing proposals, ECPs, and whitepapers focused on new business
• Experience with strategy development and execution
• Knowledge of open, standards-based architectures, interfaces

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $147300 - $250400
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.
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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.