What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at BAE Systems?
Job Description
The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit 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 strong execution.
What You’ll Do:
- Oversee and manage the operational aspects of project(s) and serve as a liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management.
- Assess issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives.
- Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets, maintain documentation, and prepare accurate, timely status reports.
- Conduct detailed contract financial analysis to ensure project alignment with budgetary constraints and profitability targets.
- Coordinate directly with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and Contracting Officer (CO) for the delivery of Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) and the processing of modification requests.
- Manage local property control processes and execution to stay in compliance with CDRLs and ensure compliance with BAE and Government requirements.
- Manage and execute customer IT and security approval processes to ensure timely system access, operational readiness and compliance.
- Track and analyze project schedule and budget impacts resulting from purchasing delays and pending customer approvals.
- Interface with the local Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) administrator to mitigate and manage project schedule impacts.
- Manage local property control processes and execution to stay in compliance with CDRLs and ensure compliance with BAE and Government requirements.
- Develop and maintain systems or tools for tracking project milestones, reporting performance, and improving workflow efficiency across the team.
- 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.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus 4 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 Top Secret security clearance is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI.
- Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills to interface with government representatives and internal departments.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Good planning, time management and organization skills.
- Ability to use computers to prepare appropriate reports and documents.
- Proficiency in use of word processing, spreadsheets, and database development programs (such as Word, Excel, ERPs, and Access).
- Ability to make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Experience with Microsoft Project and SharePoint.
- Experience with government and/or commercial-equivalent equipment and/or materials inventory management database systems.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $75254 - $127930
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 : $75,254 - $127,930