BAE Systems is seeking a Project Manager who embraces challenges and is a motivated self-starter. This position will be an integral part of a diverse team of professionals and subject matter experts fulfilling challenging technical requirements for our Ft Gordon customers. This position will support longer-term requirements. These project team activities will include system design, procurement, fabrication, integration, testing and evaluation, installation, and fielding support for the C5ISR platforms. The following duties are typical of the position:
- Defines the objectives and strategies for the programs and underlying projects with alignment to customer and contractual requirements.
- Facilitates the timely planning of the program consistent with program/project requirements and objectives.
- Conducts regular program and project reviews with senior leadership and customers to monitor performance and quality standards.
- Interact with business unit departments to plan and identify workforce requirements and coordinate scheduling.
- Develop Program and Project plans to include Work Breakdown Structures, Statements of Work, Cost Estimates, Schedules, Risk Registers, Master Equipment Lists / Bill of Materials, and other project artifacts as required.
- Manages programs / projects from the initial planning phase through program/project completion.
- Interfaces and coordinates with customers, sponsors, and end users to provide the necessary program status and obtain customer feedback.
- Monitors program / projects to ensure work scope, schedule, and budget are well defined and maintained.
- Directs the work activities of assigned subordinate employees. Conducts performance appraisals, schedules resource availability and assignments, and develops career developments plans for subordinate employees.
- Ensure projects are executed within safety, export, and security standards.
- Resolves and communicates program / project issues, as appropriate.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Bachelor's Degree in Program Management, Business-related, or Technical field of study and at least 5 years of related experience, including project management
Advanced problem solving and organizational skills
Ability to demonstrate professionalism, effective communication and leadership
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to initiate, prioritize, and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project) and Project Management Information Tools (Service Now, Jira, Confluence)
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Familiarity with military and DoD customer organizations
Familiarity or experience with IT infrastructure communications systems
Technical Project Management experience
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $107359 - $182510
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 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 in Program Management, Business-related, or Technical field
- At least 5 years of related experience, including project management
- Advanced problem solving and organizational skills
- Professionalism, effective communication, and leadership ability
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to initiate, prioritize, and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
- Proficient in Project Management Information Tools (ServiceNow, Jira, Confluence)
- Currently residing in or willing to relocate to Augusta, GA or surrounding areas
- Familiarity with military and DoD customer organizations
- Familiarity or experience with IT infrastructure communications systems
- Technical project management experience
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
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.
BAE Systems, Inc. Insights
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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