Manager IV - Plans & Strategy Lead - IC Operations Support

Job Description

Contingent upon contract award to BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems and subsequent task orders.

Seeking a Plans and Strategy Lead (PSL) for a dynamic U.S. Intelligence Community effort ensuring seamless execution of critical planning and strategy initiatives. This position requires broad expertise in the Joint Planning Processes and COCOM processes to evolve U.S. Intelligence Community participation and input into U.S. Intelligence Community exercises and transition desired strategies into daily operations. The PSL focuses on the quality of the training the exercises provide and the follow-on implementation of that training into procedures, orders, plans, tools, and crew qualification products.

As the Plans and Strategy Lead, you will apply broad expertise of the Joint Planning Processes and
COCOM processes to evolve U.S. Intelligence Community participation and input into U.S.
Intelligence Community exercises and transition desired strategies into daily operations. Your
primary focus will be on ensuring the quality of the training the exercises provide and the follow-on
implementation of that training into procedures, orders, plans, tools, and crew qualification products.

The position will reside organizationally within the Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA)
Strategic Capabilities Unit which comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that
enables the successful delivery of high impact discriminating technologies for our customers’
missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual
learning and execution.

What You’ll Do:

• Leading and directing the development and implementation of planning strategies to
  enhance U.S. Intelligence Community exercises and operations.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate Joint Planning Processes and COCOM
  processes expertise.
• Analyzing and resolving complex planning problems related to U.S. Intelligence Community
  exercises and operations.
• Developing and managing the training regime for personnel to ensure proficiency with
  existing and nascent tools.
• Providing technical leadership and guidance to junior planners and analysts.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant planning processes and procedures.
• 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 12 or more years 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 TS/SCI Polygraph security clearance is required.
• At least seven (7) years combined experience in U.S. Intelligence Community and/or DoW exercises and planning process.
• At least two (2) years combined of relevant ops-floor and/or project management experience working with IC organizations and Combatant Commands.
• Relevant experience working with IC organizations.

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Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $173023 - $294137

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.

Salary : $173,023 - $294,137