Operations Program Manager III

Job Description
Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics - from providing the latest in missile seeker innovations to autonomous smart munitions. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you with a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first - exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®."
BAE Systems' Precision Guidance and Sensing Solutions (PGSS) Product Line within the Precision Strike (PS) Business Area is seeking an experienced Operations Program Manager to provide support for the Terminal High Area Altitude Defense (THAAD) Missile Seeker, an Infrared (IR) program.
The Operations Program Manager will oversee and support the THAAD portfolio, including Sustainment, development, production, and proposals. Responsibilities include facilitating collaboration across multiple teams, including program management, quality, engineering, NPI, supply chain, and factory management, to ensure seamless operations execution, and meeting customer requirements.
Job Description Summary
The job requires a highly experienced professional with a broad level of experience, including development, sustainment and production. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cost management, scheduling, risk management, and proposal strategy with excellent communication and leadership skills.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline (preferred) and 12 years work experience or equivalent experience
• Active secret clearance
• Experience setting the strategy for proposals and writing BOE's
• Cost Account Manager for operations labor and material on both externally reported Earned Value programs and Unit Production Cost (UPC) programs. Manages operations performance against the baseline program plan by monitoring quality, schedule, and cost performance
• Create, monitor and status the operations content for the resource loaded Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
• Perform monthly Estimate at Complete (EAC) for the operations function
• Work closely with the factory and production OPM to coordinate and monitor builds in support of sustainment and development schedules
• Create and manage the Risk & Opportunity database (IRIS) for operations
• Ability to lead in a cross-functional IPT team environment, with a customer-focused approach, and an aptitude for continuous improvement in serving both internal and external customers
• Strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills for both internal and external customers
• Ability to provide strategic contributions while successfully executing on tactical objectives

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Degree in an Engineer discipline
• BAE Systems EVMS Certified
• Proficient in leading proposals for operations labor and material
• Experience working on an EVMS Development Program
• Knowledge and/or experience with AS9145/APQP
• Proficiency in office technologies including MS Word, Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint; Visio
• Proficiency with continuous process improvement methodologies and tool; strong group facilitation skills

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035
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.