Program Director, IT & Security

Job Description
This IT & Security Program Director role will be responsible for business planning, team leadership, program management, and ES Engineering collaboration for development of our enterprise level Secret Virtual Cloud Computing Center (S-VC3). The S-VC3 project will design, build, and integrate an enterprise scale strategic network environment to support existing and new DoD Collateral work performed across ES & INC U.S. geographic sites. The project will directly leverage the Common Engineering Classified Environment (CECE) as a foundation, invest to deliver modern cloud native technology and services, and undertake consolidation of up to ~100 classified program unique networks to form a single Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency / National Authorization Office (DCSA/NAO) authorized environment. This environment will provide a scalable multi-region cloud native environment to support engineering development, collaboration services, and automated end-user services modeled after and unified with the Virtual Cloud Computing Center (VC3). This is an exciting opportunity for a strategically oriented Sr Business Leader to lead and organize a highly capable team of Engineering, IT & Security, and Business Stakeholders to realize our Strategic Vision for these large-scale collaboration environments.
Specific responsibilities include:

• Organizes engagement with ES / INC stakeholders to capture business needs and requirements
• Leads development of a shared vision and program execution strategy
• Leads multi-year integrated business planning (IBP) to secure Capital and Expense resources
• Leads & supports project organizational planning, staffing initiatives, and staff development
• Builds, develops, and leads a cohesive and high performing team to meet program objectives
• Leads program planning, execution, control, and reporting for the S-VC3 Program
• Leads project risk and opportunity management planning and execution to meet program objectives
• Collaborates with ES Engineering, Operations, and IT & Security leaders to secure functional support
• Collaborates with ES Engineering to unify VC3 and S-VC3 capabilities, workloads, and operations
• Collaborates with ES BAs and Program Teams to deliver on program requirements
• Serves as the Information Systems Owner (ISO) for the S-VC3 environment
• Assures success in attaining DCSA authorizations, maintaining compliance to DoD requirements, and customer security support for programs operating as 'tenants' in the S-VC3 environment
• Leads overall strategy development to efficiently rationalize facilities, tools, and O&M support throughout consolidation of our 100+ program unique network environments
• Establishes and leads reporting of metrics for O&M continuous improvements
• Keeps abreast of future directions of Information Systems technologies and best practices

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Business acumen and working level experience in support of business operations
• Leadership in building high performing cross functional teams Program Management fundamentals, including planning, monitoring, control, reporting, and organization wide communications and influence
• Working level experience in Classified Program Requirements and Operating Environments
• Working level experience in Engineering Workloads performed in Classified Environments
• Working level experience and mindset in Agile Development and Project Management Methods
• Working level experience in Classified Area infrastructure Projects
• High Executive Presence and Networking abilities with Sr Leaders
• Ability to work across multiple functions / organizations and build trusted working relationships
• Ability to handle conflict and resolve difficult situations
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills - ability to shape and organize communications of technology solutions to non-technical stakeholders
• Strong leadership competencies and operates with executive presence
• Self-directed, proactive, detail oriented, and an ability to multi-task

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Background and knowledge of working in closed or classified environments
• Demonstrated record of capturing and developing business requirements
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $164000 - $278800
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 Electronic 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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.