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The Tactical Solutions Strategic Business Unit delivers mission system solutions, from specialized antennas to electro-optical technologies, to the warfighter. Our systems enhance the performance of various military platforms, from aircraft and land vehicles to ships and satellites, and give warfighters the advantage they need to take action, identify targets and defend against evolving threats.

Advanced Systems Manager I – Survivability and Strike

What You'll Do:

• Provide manufacturing expertise to teams of engineers and related staff focused on capturing Survivability and Strike programs within the Tactical Systems (TS) business unit, and transitioning them into successful development programs.
• Develop manufacturing technology concepts, direct innovative manufacturing research, and establish industrial partnerships necessary to effectively compete in Survivability and Strike systems markets.
• Assess market potential for existing technologies and develop manufacturing and supply chain plans to penetrate new or lateral markets. Plan and execute IRAD projects to develop key manufacturing technologies and capabilities.
• Aid in development, resourcing, and implementation of five and ten-year strategic plans for Survivability and Strike systems.
• Be responsible for developing and executing IRAD strategy to develop and mature cutting edge manufacturing technologies that provide a tactical edge to our warfighters.
• Ensure innovative manufacturing processes are married up with innovative design approaches and rapid prototyping within company procedures and policies.
• Work with our prime and government customers to ensure technical antenna and electronics manufacturing capabilities keep pace with our prime and government customers objectives to provide the maximum tactical advantage to our warfighters.
• Develop proposal strategy, including technical presentations, win themes, key points, and pricing. Coordinate all proposal activities, prepare various inputs, and oversee final proposal preparation and delivery.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Support Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

What You’ll Need:

• BS/BA in related field plus 8 years or more related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• An advanced degree preferred.
• A current, active Secret security clearance is required. A Top Secret clearance with current SSBI preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to implement new manufacturing lines, including a track record of successfully managing the transition of new manufacturing technologies in developmental hardware.
• Demonstrated experience of the manufacturing environments from initial design concepts through transition to rate production.
• Demonstrated excellence in leadership and interpersonal skills in relevant business environments. Influencing, communication and team skills will be critical to successful execution of the duties of the position.
• Experience with program execution within classified program environments for government or industry preferred.
• Strong communication skills to both decision makers and technical audiences.
• Prior proposal experience preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Ball Aerospace is a drug-free workplace, which is imperative to the health and safety of all employees and is required as a condition of receiving contracts from federal agencies. Please remember that regardless of the legalization of marijuana in Colorado and other states, possession and use continues to be illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act. This includes the use of some CBD products. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment.
• Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor. 
• Travel and local commute between Ball campuses and other possible non-Ball locations may be required.

Verification that your current security clearance or government customer access meets the requirement for this position will be required.

Relocation for this position is available.

Compensation & Benefits:

• HIRING SALARY RANGE: $121,500 - $167,500 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)
• This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, copy and paste https://bit.ly/3pNSnxv into your browser or visit our careers site.

US CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED

Ball Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.