Project Manager - Shipboard Systems

Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a full-time Project Manager to be a part of our Technical Planning and Execution team working on the US/UK TRIDENT Submarine Strategic Weapon System and Modernization programs. The selected candidate will work closely with numerous engineering teams supporting the Strategic Systems Programs Office to drive the execution of systems engineering, integration, and test activities related to ongoing sustainment and future design iterations of the Strategic Systems Program.

The selected individual will work closely with SSP Government and industry partners to transform legacy systems engineering, integration, and test capabilities into model-based systems engineering methodologies that enable SSP to continue to be the DoD’s premier Weapon System Integrator (WSI). The selected candidate will be responsible for:

• Communicating the Shipboard Modernization Program vision and direction to functional areas to ensure the Continuous Development model is implemented in a timely manner.
• Performing horizontal integration planning, and interface with other functional areas, ensuring that technical solutions and schedules are implemented in a timely manner.
• Coordination of multifunctional responses to technical scenarios and delivery of reports in a timely manner
• Embracing Model Based Engineering principles set forth by the Systems Engineering Transformation Team.
• Facilitating Systems Engineering technical reviews, technical studies/analyses/deep dives and providing solutions/recommendations to Government clients
• Attending customer staff meetings and meets frequently with the customer technical leads.

• Ensure high-quality, value-added communications, status reporting, issue resolution, and stakeholder management across customer leadership, managers, and program staff.

About BAE Systems and the U.S. Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs (SSP)
Our organization has supported the U.S. Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) continually since the program’s inception in the 1950s. SSP developed the first sea-based, underwater-launched Strategic Weapon System (SWS), a defense system that is truly critical to our national security. For more than six decades, SSP has maintained and upgraded this weapon system and we have been there every step of the way. The sea-based SWS is the ultimate stealthy weapon system and as the first leg of the U.S. nuclear triad. With over 70% of our nation’s nuclear arsenal its importance to maintaining world peace cannot be overstated. The development of Columbia, the most advanced nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed submarine ever designed, as well the next D5LE2 weapon system is under way and will begin to be rolled out over the next decade. The Navy projects this system to be operational through 2084, meaning the program will have a total life span of more than 120 years. This is a truly unique program and BAE Systems employees on this program understand they are part of an important legacy.

As a decades long sole source partner on multiple contracts on behalf of our customer, our program has remarkable stability and is concurrently experiencing significant growth. Combined, these factors provide ample opportunity for professional growth and development for capable and talented individuals on our team.
BAE Systems, Inc is the wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems, PLC.

BAE Systems, PLC provides some of the world's most advanced, technology-led defense, aerospace, and security solutions. As one of the top ten defense contractors, we employ a skilled workforce of around 100,000 people in more than 40 countries. We develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to protect national security and keep people safe.


Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Knowledge and understanding of Systems Engineering concepts and best practices
• Highly organized and can manage fast paced dynamic environments
• Ability to operate across the multi-disciplined tactical levels
• Must be able to identify problems early and be capable of providing the forum for technical interchange and coordination of subsystem integration and test activities among the technical branches and prime contractors
• Exhibit sound interpersonal skills involving communicating, interacting, and working among government technical oversight personnel and prime contractors
• Highly organized self-starter who can work with minimal supervision and navigate at the expert level
• Have excellent communication skills with experince presenting information to audiences and to high level officials
• PMP certification

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Knowledge of the Trident II SWS architecture, subsystem interfaces, and testing requirements
• Working knowledge/experience with the SWS and/or AWS
• Ability to exhibit an exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness
• Sound understanding of SSP organization with detailed knowledge on SSP systems engineering and test and evaluation policies and procedures
• Ability to apply and/or develop highly integrated plans from program principles and concepts meeting program objectives
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relations with customers to solve technical problems and implement solutions of extremely high complexity
• Ability to ensure that technical outcomes are consistent with established engineering principles and practices and that customer and company technical, system, performance, and quality requirements are met
• MIT MBSE Certification or equivalent
• Master’s degree in engineering, management, or related fields

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $95106 - $161680

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 : $95,106 - $161,680