Project Manager III - Technical

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Broomfield, CO, USA
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150K-254K Annually
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The Role
Leads technical project execution for classified military space environments, managing strategy, budgets, schedules, risks, requirements, compliance, resources, metrics, and stakeholder relationships. Coordinates cross-functional teams, establishes classified program areas, resolves issues, communicates progress to leadership, and supports government and company policy compliance. The role requires on-site work five days per week and may involve travel between campuses and other locations.
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BAE Systems, Space & Mission Systems (SMS), Military Space Strategic Business Unit is looking for a technical project manager III to lead operations activities for classified environments with cross-functional teams and ensure plans are developed and achieved to foster successful Military Space new business and program execution.
The Military Space Strategic Business Unit delivers innovative space systems that drive mission success and provides resilient and persistent mission-level solutions to deter threats and counter emerging capabilities for the Department of War.
What You'll Do:
  • Responsible for leadership and guidance that supports successful project execution primarily in classified areas in accordance with budget, schedule, security, facilities, information technology (including software, hardware, networks, and architectures), and other technical requirements.
  • Focal point for establishing project execution goals and strategy in a fast-paced and often dynamic environment.
  • Assist in the creation of a vision that energizes and enables the cross-functional team to achieve success.
  • Responsible for the project's major metrics and tracking critical actions until complete, while managing customer and stakeholder relationships and communication.
  • Help define, secure, organize and direct cross-functional staff, resources, standards, processes, procedures, and tools essential to the successful completion of a project.
  • Review and evaluate the project status on a continuing basis and work unplanned issues to a best solution, including development of plans-forward, escalation and increased resources, as required.
  • Work closely with Strategic Business Unit (SBU) management to communicate project progress and resolve issues and concerns.
  • Ensure that all business is conducted using the highest ethical standards and in compliance with all applicable laws, statutes, and regulations.
  • Support execution team with required compliance with the government and company regulation, policies/procedures, and guidelines.
  • Ensure that project requirements, purposes, objectives, and expectations are communicated and flowed down to the internal team and any other program stakeholders.
  • Employ proactive risk & opportunity management processes and practices to mitigate or capture potential project issues and improvements.
  • Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
  • Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
Working Conditions:
  • Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

Short Term Incentive: Subject to business performance and recommendations of management, this role may be eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • BS/BA in related field plus 10 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.
  • A current, active Top Secret/SCI security clearance is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI Polygraph.
  • Demonstrated experience leading classified operations projects and activities.
  • Detailed understanding of the program customers, stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
  • Solid project management skills and demonstrated ability to lead efforts, including an in-depth understanding of working with classified requirements.
  • Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills in relevant classified business environments. Influencing, communication, and team skills will be critical to successful execution of the duties of the position.
  • Demonstrated strategy development and project management skills and demonstrated experience in leadership of cross-functional teams for design, planning and coordination necessary to establish classified program areas.
  • Communication and presentation skills to relay project information directly to senior decision-making and technical audiences.
  • Ability to translate end user requirements into cross-functional support team requirements and to weigh relevant technical trades.
  • Excellent communication, presentation development, and delivery skills; competent with MS Office computer tools including Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Office.
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Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Experience working in military space, the intelligence community, or related industry.
  • Experience working and operating within DoW or IC classified program environments.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317
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 Space & Mission 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.
Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.
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.
Multiple positions may be available on this opening.

Skills Required

  • BS/BA in a related field plus 10 or more years of related experience
  • A higher-level degree may substitute for two years of experience per degree; related technical experience may substitute for education
  • Degree from an accredited university, college, or school recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
  • Current, active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI polygraph
  • Experience leading classified operations projects and activities
  • Understanding of program customers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams
  • Project management and leadership experience, including working with classified requirements
  • Leadership and interpersonal skills in classified business environments
  • Strategy development and cross-functional team leadership for design, planning, coordination, and classified program area establishment
  • Communication and presentation skills for senior decision-making and technical audiences
  • Ability to translate end-user requirements into cross-functional support team requirements and evaluate technical tradeoffs
  • Excellent communication, presentation development, and delivery skills
  • Competency with Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Office
  • Experience working in military space, the intelligence community, or a related industry
  • Experience operating within Department of War or intelligence community classified program environments

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BAE Systems, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Benefits materials outline comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside an EAP, fertility and transgender care, and HSA-compatible plans with employer HSA contributions noted for 2025.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) plan with employer matching (varying by business unit) and added financial protections like life and accident insurance are consistently part of the package.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave from date of hire, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, backup care, and caregiving resources signal robust support for families.

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HQ: Falls Church, VA
40,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1999

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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