Operations Program Manager I, Advanced Electronic Warfare Solutions

Job Description
The Advanced Electronic Warfare Solutions (AEWS) product line is developing and delivering the future of Electronic Warfare (EW), today along with developing robust sustainment strategies for active platforms. Built on decades of proven fielded capability, rooted on robust operational analysis, and incorporating the most relevant needs of the warfighter, AEWS brings high Technology Readiness Level (TRL) and Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) solutions to address the most complex challenges for the United States Department of War (DoW). AEWS systems provide the most advanced situational awareness and countermeasures capabilities for both traditional and non-traditional platforms. The AEWS team is empowered and honored to be executing at the tip of the tip of the spear!
The Operations Program Manager (OPM) will assist with managing a major Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) program. The OPM serves as the liaison between Operations and the Program team along with the following duties:

• Works closely with all feeder and final factories on Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) and build schedules, interfacing with factory leadership on a regular basis to ensure parts/assemblies are delivered on or ahead of schedule
• Needs to identify and mitigate technical and schedule risks to program execution
• Works closely with Supply Chain and Procurement teams to ensure program priorities are understood and managed to meet execution plan
• Works with the Program to kick off transition to production for follow on program orders
• Ensures program forecasts are updated accordingly and that all factories are aware of their future demand and staffing needs

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience within a manufacturing setting or prior planning experience
• Strong communication skills -
  • Having an ability to communicate a strategy or problem to other people
  • Being able to speak at any level from factory floor to director level
  • Willingness to ask questions to thoroughly learn manufacturing processes on the factory side, and financial implications on the program side

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree and 2-4 years work experience
• Demonstrated organization and time management skills
• Ability to take initiative and be proactive when facing technical, cost, or schedule challenges
• Ability to lead small teams

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $97008 - $164914
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, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
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.