Program Manager

Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking an experienced Program Manager to oversee a contract supporting our federal customer who plays a key role in providing direct systems engineering and cybersecurity support to specific Government-sponsored projects. The PM leads a team of 130+ staff responsible for system engineering, architecture, cybersecurity engineering, testing, and release management in a dynamic customer environment. Program responsibilities include effective oversight of all contract activities, successful delivery of program artifacts, achievement of financial goals, and establishment of strong relationships across the organization. The PM is a Key position on the contract, provides strategic guidance to the program team, and interfaces with senior corporate and customer personnel. The PM will also support business development and capture organizations to identify and pursue new opportunities within the customer space.
The specific tasks areas supported on this contract include: contract task management, solution planning and engineering, requirements definition and analysis, target architecture, interoperability and integration, system testing, verification and validation, and modeling (digital engineering), studies and analysis, and project risk management in support of current and emerging cybersecurity capabilities, policies, and processes to reduce cybersecurity risk of our customer networks.
The ideal Program Manager should possess strong leadership skills, a strategic and adaptable approach needed in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, and the ability to manage and inspire teams to deliver results. A quality candidate should also have a strong understanding of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) concepts and embrace the concept of servant leadership and being a change agent, as part of a larger team.
The Program Manager will be the responsible for:

• Overall program leadership and execution; organizing all services pertaining to this contract
• Oversight of all technical and operational functions - planning, organizing, and managing resources to complete all contract taskings and deliverables
• Planning and directing multi-disciplinary teams across multiple task areas
• Managing and deploying project resources
• Overall financial and execution success of the program
• Coordinating program management reviews with government and corporate leadership to discuss contract performance and issue resolution
• Fulfilling the task management deliverables within the contract SOW;
• Coordinating with other task leads to ensure specific deliverables are being completed within the agreed timelines and communicating any discovered risks and mitigation plans with the Government.

The PM requires an active TS/SCI security clearance.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• BS degree in Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity or related field
• 10+ years Program Management experience or in other managerial positions
• Current Project Management Professional certification (PMP)
• Current ITIL and INCOSE certification or relevant education
• Excellent problem solving, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Excellent knowledge of performance evaluation and change management principles
• Experience providing technical and strategic direction to program team
• Demonstrated experience managing, staffing and successfully executing a large IT/Cyber program (100+ FTE) for the federal government
• Understanding and experience with federal contracting
• Active TS/SCI security clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• MS degree in Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field
• SAFe Agile certification and experience working in a SAFe environment
• Digital Engineering / Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) familiarity
• Experience with Digital Transformation a plus
• PM experience with large programs ($40M/annually)
• Experience managing large multi-contractor teams (100+ staff)
• Familiarity with DHS organization and programs
• Active DHS EOD

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $140690 - $239140
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.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.