We are seeking a seasoned leader to join our team as a Life Cycle Integration Program Director, responsible for shaping and influencing the company's role in product support. The ideal candidate will be a passionate, self-starting, high-performing leader with experience in program management, business development, and capture. This role offers the possibility of remote work flexibility, with on-site presence as-needed due to security considerations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide holistic lifecycle support throughout development, production, and support phases of programs
- Develop and execute product support strategies and campaigns with portfolio managers, program managers, functional leads, and customers
- Lead sustainment captures and contribute to tactical plans to achieve customer requirements for long-term sustainment readiness
- Influence design for support, planning for support, and executing support solutions and analysis of the life cycle and product support implications
Essential Skills:
- Excellent communication (written, verbal, and active listening) and presentation skills
- Ability to build and maintain customer relationships
- Experience managing complex projects with multi-discipline teams
- Problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a dynamic, fluid environment
- Domestic and international travel will be required
- Flexible work location, with possibility of remote work, and on-site work at our Nashua, NH location
As a leading global defense company, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional results and advancing our role in the support of products and capabilities. If you are a motivated and experienced leader looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor's degree or higher education
- Experience in acquisition and/or sustainment for aerospace/defense products for domestic or international customers
- Deep understanding of Product Support of Military Equipment
- Demonstrated business acumen and business case analysis
- Success in leading teams and/or organizations to achieve common goals
- Experience in program management, proposal management, business capture, and strategy development
- Active SECRET Clearance with ability to obtain SAR clearances
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Ability to build customer value statements and value propositions and associated business cases
- Familiarity with DOD 5000 acquisition policies and process, product support management, and integrated product support element guides
- Familiarity with DOD and international military protocols, customers, and courtesies
- Demonstrated experience in life cycle product support and sustaining capabilities in the DOD/Aerospace industry
- M.B.A. and PMP Certification
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $153377 - $260743
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
- Bachelor's degree or higher education
- Experience in acquisition and/or sustainment for aerospace/defense products
- Deep understanding of Product Support of Military Equipment
- Demonstrated business acumen and business case analysis
- Success in leading teams/organizations to achieve common goals
- Experience in program management, proposal management, business capture, and strategy development
- Active SECRET Clearance
BAE Systems, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple Cigna-administered medical options, plus dental, vision, telehealth/behavioral resources and an EAP indicate comprehensive coverage depth. The package also includes items like transgender healthcare and abortion travel support.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid bonding leave is provided in the U.S. (e.g., 160 hours for full-time within the first year), alongside adoption assistance, fertility and surrogacy benefits. Childcare resources and related family supports are also highlighted.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) savings plan with company matching is offered, with official materials noting availability across many business units. Investment guidance and planning tools are provided through Empower.
BAE Systems, Inc. Insights
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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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
As the work place continues to evolve, so do we. Remote and hybrid opportunities are available at BAE Systems depending on the nature of the role. Check your job requisition to learn more.

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