Program Manager

Job Description
BAE Systems, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Program Manager to lead the Production and Sustainment product teams in support of the Automatic Fuels Systems Installations (AFSI) and Energy Automation Operational Technology Sustainment (EAOTS) Programs as well as the Nuclear Power Training Unit (NPTU) Electronic Security System (ESS) Program. This position is in scenic and historic Charleston, SC. Relocation bonus will be considered.
The selected candidate will be expected to: perform the management of schedule, cost, scope, risk, and quality for multiple, complex C5ISR capabilities, and the delivery of infrastructure design, installation, production, and sustainment projects; coordinate project management efforts and be the primary point of contact with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR), suppliers/subcontractors, and project team; work under the consultative direction of the Program Director to meet long-range goals and objectives of the program through superb administrative and operational leadership.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Manages multiple program budgets for a portfolio of programs, monitors the technical performance of the workforce, develops strong customer relationships through frequent interactions and whose actions represent the objectives of the entire organization.
• Serves as an advisor to senior external personnel on significant technical and programmatic matters and directly reports to the organization's Program director.
• Develops solutions to problems of unusual complexity which require a high degree of ingenuity, creativity and innovativeness to staff and deploy a worldwide workforce required to assure readiness of fuel and monitoring systems in support of a 24X7 operation.
• Participates in weekly program business rhythms including collecting and reporting status and metrics, developing program management presentations, initializing baseline change requests, developing estimate to completes, and reporting variances.
• Coordinates with other external and internal business functions to accomplish program tasks. Interfaces and acts as a liaison with customers, contractors, and suppliers. Review and recommends changes and directs the implementation of solutions.
• Provides technical and operational support and services to ensure quality assurance standards are met in providing support to various project tasks. Develops reports on the progress and status of assigned projects. Initiates corrective action to support task problems and failures.

• Participate in business development activities as required. Expected to grow strong relationships with current and future customers in Government and Industry.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) or Business Administration degree in a technical field or accounting/finance,, Mathematics or Management Information Systems, from an accredited college or university.
• Project Manager Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent
• Eight years of experience with practical use of program management tools and techniques including directing project personnel, scheduling, proposal and bid preparation, risk management; and working with program management functions such as contracts, procurement, and finance who support program activities.
• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills often to senior Government civilians, interpersonal relationships, and managerial techniques.
• Experience with people management, directing work through subordinate supervisors
• Secret level clearance and ability to maintain
• Ability to travel 25% or greater

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills :

• Experience with Firm Fixed Contracts
• Business Development experience and writing proposals
• Proven ability to develop strong relationships with local government and Industry partners
• Knowledge of DLA contracts and electronic fuel system monitoring
• Master of Business Administration from an accredited university

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $106654 - $181311
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.