Proposal and Strategy Operations Program Manager

Job Description
BAE Systems, a leading defense contractor and Fortune 500 Company, is seeking a Proposal and Strategy Operations Program Manager to join our Naval weapon systems team in Louisville, Kentucky. At BAE Systems, we value our workforce and their well-being. We prioritize safety, offer generous benefits, and promote work life balance, like a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.
This position will be located at the Louisville, KY site and hybrid work will be considered.
This role will support all Weapon Systems programs across the Louisville, KY; Maple Grove, MN; and Aberdeen, SD sites. As a Proposal and Strategy OPM, you will play a critical role in supporting the development of proposals and Basis of Estimate for Government and Prime contracts, ensuring compliance, and driving business growth. This role will also support overall weapon systems strategy elements in areas of manufacturing site selection and analysis, capital planning and inputs, strategic make/buy decisions, and long-term site capacity analysis.
In this role, you will:

• Support the Operations portion of proposals, including proposal kickoff, estimating, Fact Finding, BOE development, and supporting the broader proposal teams
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute proposal strategies, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs
• Analyze and interpret complex data to inform proposal decisions, utilizing intermediate MS Excel skills to drive insights and recommendations
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including customers, program managers, and team members, to convey complex technical information and proposal status
• Work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, prioritizing tasks and managing multiple deadlines to meet proposal submission requirements
• Provide support for proposal development, including data gathering, analysis, and documentation
• Setup and conduct operations leadership reviews and support LCMS reviews necessary for proposals

• Provide strategic technical direction and guidance on complex projects, influencing technical decisions and ensuring alignment with business goals
• Identify new or additional equipment needs related to existing or new product manufacture
• Perform strategic analysis for determining manufacturing site selection and long-term site capacity analysis
• Support new product transition to production planning

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• B.S. degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline
• 10 years experience in a manufacturing environment
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to plan, execute, and manage complex projects, ensuring they are completed successfully on-time and with high-quality results
• Strong problem-solving, priority setting, team engagement, communication, and project management skills
• Proficiency of MS Office Suite products (SharePoint, Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.)
• Intermediate MS Excel skills, including data analysis and visualization
• Experience with proposals, including Basis of Estimate development

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• 10 years experience in a Defense manufacturing environment
• Experience with MRP type systems and shop floor data collection
• Excellent time management, interpersonal and leadership skills
• Directing the creation of ROM's, BOE and quoting of equipment & tooling
• Professional Certifications (PMP, CQE, Six Sigma, ISO, Problem Solving, etc.).
• Experience in value stream mapping, Visio, and the layout of production operations
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Knowledge of defense contracting and proposal development processes

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 Platforms & Services
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.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

Salary : $136,000 - $231,200