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Deputy Program Manager

BAE Systems
BAE Systems Salary
Wallops Island, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/28/2026

Job Description
BAE Systems has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Deputy Program Manager (DPM) at the Surface Combat Systems Center (SCSC), Wallops Island, VA. The DPM will provide program management, financial, and technical support to include planning, developing schedules, organizing, and coordinating team members to accomplish assigned tasks in support of the activation, operations, maintenance and engineering of equipment, systems and computer programs for NAVSEA and PEO IWS missions and approved projects supported by SCSC.
Projects include AEGIS, AEGIS BMD, SSDS, and DDG 1000 program support, plus all necessary support services for approved program activities at Wallops Island. Support will also encompass the installation, activation and upgrade of current and future cruiser, destroyer, carrier, amphibious and ship modernization initiatives at the Navy Wallops Island, Virginia facility.
The DPM shall be responsible for the overall management and coordination of all Combat Systems Services at Wallops Island. This encompasses program management and related business capture for the company. This function includes the identification of strategic business opportunities, development of marketing strategies for business capture, development and implementation of capture plans, and Market Intelligence.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  1. Manages, coordinates, plans, organizes, controls, integrates, and executes the program. Ensures achievement of financial, schedule, technical and new business performance objectives. Participates in the support of new business and financial plan development. Overall supervisory responsibility for the program team including team member/subcontractors.
  2. Provides program leadership in proposal and program execution, anticipates and resolves problems, and ensures inter-group cooperation to meet all program obligations and objectives. Interfaces with SCSC customers on all program issues including marketing, cost, schedule, technical, risk management, and contractual status. Provides executive level briefings and reviews.
  3. Leads the program’s planning as it relates to the program’s daily operations. Exhibits an exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness. Apply and/or develop highly integrated plan from program principles and concepts meeting program objectives. Viewed as expert within the field.
  4. Leads BAE Systems’ Lifecycle Management (LCM) planning and implementation for the program. Ensures LCM mandates are implemented for the program and ensures program documentation is of acceptable quality and completeness.
  5. Actively promotes a culture of safety, health, and personal wellbeing for self, employees and the program team. Maintains a safe work environment and ensures compliance with safety and environmental objectives and policies.
  6. Proficient in managing to and complies with all company policies and procedures including but not limited to ethics, export control, proprietary information, document/record retention, public communication, etc.
  7. Often acts independently to uncover and resolve issues associated with the development and implementation of operational programs.
  8. Conducts customer visits and performs research to understand current and emerging customer needs and requirements. The PM meets routinely (weekly/bi-weekly) with the COR, Executive and Technical Director.


Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, business, or technical discipline and a minimum of 13 years of related work experience, including five (5) years of demonstrated experience in managing large technical projects in similar size and scope to this role, including ability to plan, develop schedules, organize, and coordinate team members to accomplish assigned tasks; demonstrated experience specifically directed to combat systems facilities related to AEGIS, AEGIS BMD, SSDS, or DDG 1000 weapon and combat systems and technology development, work breakdown structures, spending plans, and financial tracking.

Additional required skills/experience:

  • Exhibit sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating and negotiating with company personnel, customers and suppliers with a minimum of 10 years supervisory experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze, evaluate, develop and implement processes and systems within budget and adhere to time requirements and schedule, determine risk and meet with Technical Task Leaders and Subcontractor Assistant PMs to execute program.
  • Proven ability to decompose and resolve complex and difficult problems across a broad range of interrelated domains.
  • Proven track record of contributing discriminating know-how to business winning pursuits and proposals.
Security clearance requirement: Must have a current DoD Secret clearance, or higher.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Project and/or proposal leadership experience
  • Current PMP Certification; DIAWIA Program Management or similar certification
  • Cost Account Manager experience
  • Prior Navy Weapons Systems or AEGIS Operations experience at the


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $136000 - $231200

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.

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.

Salary : $136,000 - $231,200

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