Lead Mission & IT Architect

Job Description
Job Summary:
BAE Systems is seeking a highly skilled Lead Mission & IT Architect to support our government customer. As a key member of our dynamic team, you will drive innovation, efficiency, and security in the rapidly evolving landscape of government mission and business information technology.
Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of skilled IT professionals to deliver high-quality solutions that meet customer needs
• Design, develop, and implement cutting-edge IT architectures and infrastructure to support Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) and other critical mission areas
• Leverage expertise in DoDAF, data science, data analytics, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning/Large Language Model (AI/ML/LLM) automation, and leading-edge tech innovations to drive business outcomes
• Collaborate with customers, stakeholders, and team members to identify gaps, develop solutions, and implement effective operations and maintenance (O&M) strategies
• Provide leadership, strategy, and guidance to ensure the highest standards of effectiveness, security, and efficiency in our solutions
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in DevSecOps, Agile methodologies, web development, data management, governance, cloud computing, networks, quality assurance, and testing

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the team to meet customer taskings and deliver high-quality results
• Conduct strategic collaboration with customers, stakeholders, and team members
• Provide leadership, strategy, and guidance to the team
• Lead innovation and research efforts to stay ahead of the curve
• Provide regular status updates, reporting, and recommendations to the contract Program Manager (PM)
• Attend meetings with customers to provide status updates and recommendations
• Foster a high-performing team environment, advance staff development, and maintain high morale and retention

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Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Masters degree in Computer Science or IT, with at least 12 years of relevant experience in the IT field, with a portion in the past two years.
• If no Masters then a relevant Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT, with at least 17 years of relevant experience in the IT field.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• CISSP certification desired.
• Knowledge and experience working with the Intelligence community,, various tradecrafts, to include OSINT..

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $146670 - $249330
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.