ICBM Warhead Program Manager

Job Description
Join BAE Systems' Air & Space Force Solutions and be part of a diverse and enthusiastic team that solves some of the world's most complex technical challenges. For the eighth consecutive year, BAE Systems was named among the Salt Lake Tribune's "Top Workplaces" by our employees, earning special distinction for providing a healthy work-life balance for our valued employees. We work very hard to ensure this is a great place to work!
BAE Systems is looking for a Program Manager with a DoD/DOE Project/Program Management background supporting our Payloads portfolio for an exciting opportunity with the Warhead Integration/LPO team integrating a new warhead with a new reentry vehicle. The Program Manager will assist the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) Lead Project Officer (LPO) to coordinate nuclear weapon projects and their associated requirements detailed in Department of Energy (DoE), Department of Defense (DoD), and United States Air Force (USAF) directives. The Program Manager is a multifaceted position that will lead a team ensuring acquisition program milestones and objectives are anticipated, required program events are scheduled and facilitated, and program related tasks are properly coordinated.
Responsibilities:

• Lead tasks and project reporting for the W87-1 LPO, including but not limited to developing and managing program reviews, plans, procedures, analyses and other related tasks.
• Assist the W87-1 LPO and Payloads Division with program analysis, requirements review, documentation, risk management and program management.
• Integrate program acquisition risks, schedules and milestones. Acquisition responsibilities also include coordination with the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), update roadmap entries, and interface with various agencies including DoE national labs.
• Develop briefings, program plans, spreadsheets, and performance measures for technical programs in reaction to short suspense demands with minimal input from managers or customers.
• Potential to lead a sub-group to include arranging and running meetings, tracking action items, and submitting minutes.
• Collaborate with a team of project managers and engineers plus specialized matrixed support.

Why Utah? You've got to see it to believe it! Utah is an amazing state with diverse geography, a unique culture and an exceptional quality of life. We are located north of Salt Lake City at the foot of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains. The area offers an incredible range of outdoors pursuits across the seasons including hiking, climbing, hunting, fishing, camping, boating, mountain biking, and world-class skiing at resorts that hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics. The state is home to five amazing National Parks and an easy drive from two more; Grand Teton and Yellowstone. The Salt Lake City area offers a vast array of cultural activities and businesses including professional sports teams. It is a western states hub for world-class, cutting-edge medical and health care.
Pursuant to Government contract, this position requires US Citizenship status. This position is only located at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, due to the special-access classified working environment and is not conducive to regular "telework" or remote schedules.
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Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• 10 or more years progressive project management experience.
• Familiarity with military technology and technical data, nuclear warhead experience a bonus.
• Exceptional communication skills (oral and written) commensurate with expected mid to senior level civilian and military participants from various US Government agencies.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate strong initiative and organize daily tasks with minimal or no supervision.
• Experience leading small teams and stakeholders working multiple complex projects.
• Current U.S. Government security clearance (Secret). Must be eligible for a TS/SAP clearance.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree.
• Familiarity with industrial development, testing and production processes.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI-enabled tools into acquisition, risk management, or scheduling workflows to improve decision-making and program insight.
• Familiarity with DoD risk management.
• Department of Defense or Department of Energy Acquisition experience.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $136000 - $231200
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.