Program Manager

Job Description
The position is responsible for program execution as well as revenue, profit, budgetary planning, and forecasting, setting strategy and growth of the Product Line.
Oversee multiple projects and contracts to include working with hiring managers managing teams; organizing, planning, and executing work; and controlling program schedules and budgets.

As the key interface with the customer, external communication skills are key to successfully developing the relationships required for program execution and future work

Lead Program Teams and facilitate the communication and interaction among project and task managers and staff.

Develop bid and teaming strategies, to include themes, discriminators, tech and management approach and price to win for recompetes and new opportunities.

Coordinate with customers to provide necessary program status and obtain customer feedback.

Recommend and lead efforts to improve existing processes to improve quality.

Track program against its schedule, budget, and phase review objectives, reporting status to management on a monthly basis and executive staff on a monthly basis.

Resolve personnel issues and/or performance problems amongst program team members.


Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Key Competencies / Experience
Education – Bachelor’s degree in business or finance and 8 years of experience in a business environment preferably working in a project support or project management role on USG contracted aviation development programs

First-hand program management experience with a track record of:

• Successful delivery to time / cost / quality constraints
• Customer relationship management
• Directing both project management and delivery teams
• Effective reporting of project performance to both senior management and the customer
• Working in a highly complex and politically sensitive environment
• Strong communication skills are required both internally and externally
• Proficient at stakeholder management and the establishment of effective working relationships
• Ability to lead and coach a team in support of a high-performance culture
• Ability to work in a high pressured, multi-disciplined environment
• Self-starter and capable of working independently
• Management of design and development programs is highly preferred

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• PMP certification desired but not required

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118504 - $201457

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 : $118,504 - $201,457