Program Manager

Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking an organized and highly motivated Program Manager to join our Integration Support Contract (ISC) Acquisition team supporting the Minuteman III (MMIII) Higher Authority Communications Test Set (HACTS) 2.0 program. HACTS 2.0 will replace the current obsolete test equipment used for testing software in the MMIII communication system.
Responsibilities include:

• Support the USAF program team in managing, coordinating, planning, organizing, controlling, integrating, and executing the various steps in the project's acquisition process
• Help the USAF team ensure achievement of financial, schedule, and technical program performance objectives using the DoD Acquisition Processes
• Supervising an engineer
• Work with the government acquisition program team, directly supporting the Program Manager (PM) with all program actions
• Manage workload with an ISC engineer to meet program schedules for a fast-paced program
• Prepare and defend programmatic recommendations, which includes collecting data points, reviewing documents, conducting research, etc.
• Apply management principles and techniques to make improvements, solve problems, or take corrective action when problems arise
• Create and modify briefings, white papers, etc., to support program briefings, status updates, and milestones
• Brief leadership face-to-face and over virtual mediums
• Understand program schedules and determine requirements/shortfalls as the program progresses to Production, and be able to identify issues in the logic
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Possess excellent analytical skills and is able to be extremely resourceful
• Monitor program documentation requirements and resources to identify risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Work with the contractor to ensure that their deliverables meet USAF acquisition requirements/processes

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Minimum 10 years of direct Program Management experience (8 years of experience with a Master's degree)
• Understanding of project schedules, contract deliverables and risk management
• Experience in Project/Program Management of government programs
• Understanding of DoD Acquisition Milestones and documents
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Active secret security clearance or higher and is a US Citizen

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Demonstrate strong initiative, organize daily tasks with minimal supervision
• Ability to learn quickly, with minimal direction, and understand and apply new concepts in executing daily tasks
• Strong communication skills (oral and written)
• Strong analytical skills, and is extremely resourceful
• Effectively work with teams and independently

• Understanding/experience in DoD acquisitions systems engineering processes/gates/reviews
• Experience working with government contracts
• Understanding of CDRLVue, PMRT, Risk Management and CCaR programs
• Experience in creating/understanding schedules, risks, and financial forecasts
• Understanding of the DoD financial programming and budgeting process
• Experience with DoD and AF written communication methods
• Working knowledge of SharePoint
• Experience in managing DoD ACAT programs
• Knowledge of ICBM processes and MMIII
• Experience in AF sustainment engineering processes

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $103590 - $176130
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.
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.