BAE Systems is hiring a Program Task Manager to support our THAAD Development and Production programs. This is a great opportunity to join an outstanding team with a long-standing future and to build your Program Management career. In this role, you will perform tasks across all spectrums of Program Management with a focus on Control Account Management, Risk Management, change management, and program coordination.
Location/Schedule/Travel:
- This position will be based in Southern New Hampshire
- This is a Hybrid role where you will work onsite on average 3 days a week and remote 2 days a week, based on business needs.
- This position will involve 10% of travel, based on business need
Responsibilities:
- Support program organization, planning, program management, and change management according to BAE life cycle management (LCM) processes
- Serve as the Control Account Manager (CAM) for the program management team and evaluate program wide financial/schedule performance
- Assume the responsibility for the program's risk management activities, with a focus on timely and proactive risk management
- Support change management activities including change proposals, scope management, and baseline change implementation.
- Support and run program meetings to include agenda development, meeting coordination, action documentation, and execution follow-up
- Engage cross-functional teams to understand program requirements and deliver all required products on time while minimizing duplicate and overlapping activities
- Support program management including, requirements management, schedule estimating, cost estimating, earned value management (EVM), and risk and opportunity management
- Meet financial commitments for orders, sales, profit, and cash flow
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor's Degree and 6 years' work experience
- Experience in Program/Project Management
- Knowledge of Program/Project Management methodologies, toolsets, process, and governance
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118095 - $200762
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 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree and 6 years' work experience
- Experience in Program/Project Management
- Knowledge of Program/Project Management methodologies, toolsets, process, and governance
BAE Systems, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage is presented as comprehensive, paired with an EAP, fertility and transgender care options, and HSA‑compatible plans that can include employer contributions with coverage starting on day one in some cases. These resources are reinforced by wellness tools and immediate eligibility noted on official benefits materials.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) savings plan is broadly available, with employer matching and other contributions that vary by business unit, and some U.S. employee groups retain pension arrangements. Company‑paid basic life insurance equal to 2x base salary (up to $1M) further strengthens financial security.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave (e.g., 160 hours for full‑time employees) sits alongside adoption and surrogacy reimbursement and Bright Horizons backup child and elder care. These benefits help reduce care gaps and complement PTO and applicable state programs.
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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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