Mgr III- Programs
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Location: Herndon, VA 20171
Description:
Job Description
BAE Systems, a top-ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems. Intelligence & Security provides services and products to the Department of Defense, the government, federal law enforcement officials, and troops deployed around the world.
At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie, and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best. Be a part of a company that is part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.
BAE Systems has an immediate opportunity for an experienced highly cleared Senior Program Manager. The Program Manager will lead a large engineering team on a technology based program supporting a key government customer to deliver sophisticated network engineering (including software defined networking), that integrates with hosted data services, multi-level security, and multi-level Cloud infrastructure across a diverse global wide area network infrastructure. This is a fast paced, challenging, and career rewarding experience to recruit and develop provide top talent and solutions on one of the most complex and high profile programs within the government.
Required Skills and Education
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.
Preferred Skills and Education
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BAE Systems, a top-ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems. Intelligence & Security provides services and products to the Department of Defense, the government, federal law enforcement officials, and troops deployed around the world.
At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie, and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best. Be a part of a company that is part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.
BAE Systems has an immediate opportunity for an experienced highly cleared Senior Program Manager. The Program Manager will lead a large engineering team on a technology based program supporting a key government customer to deliver sophisticated network engineering (including software defined networking), that integrates with hosted data services, multi-level security, and multi-level Cloud infrastructure across a diverse global wide area network infrastructure. This is a fast paced, challenging, and career rewarding experience to recruit and develop provide top talent and solutions on one of the most complex and high profile programs within the government.
Required Skills and Education
- Experience providing program management for large scale engineering services programs in support of a top tier US Intelligence Agency in excess of $100M lifecycle value.
- Candidate must be highly capable of formulating and executing aggressive, but reasonable acquisition and engineering schedules in coordination with multiple subcontractor and technology vendor partners, both large and small.
- Act as the primary point of contact for program-related activities, maintaining effective communication with stakeholders.
- Lead cross-functional teams of IT professionals, including remote and geographically dispersed team members.
- Provide technical and financial reporting on program status, ensuring transparency and accountability.
- Successfully deliver projects on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Manage and develop senior program managers, fostering their growth and success.
- Identify and implement program-related efficiencies and innovative solutions.
- Mentor and empower project and task leads to meet assigned requirements.
- Promptly address and resolve project issues to minimize budget or schedule impact.
- Collaborate with talent acquisition teams to identify and hire new resources.
- Maintain consistent communication across stakeholder groups.
- Create cost-efficient, innovative, and resilient engineering solutions.
- Work with program stakeholders to improve resiliency, security posture, efficiency, and reduce total cost of ownership.
- Utilize program management tools like JIRA and Service Now to promote workforce efficiency and transparency.
- Candidate must be expert in modern systems engineering best practices, network technology, automation of network provisioning, and agile development methodology
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, management, business or related field
- Program Management Professional (PMP) Certified
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.
Preferred Skills and Education
- Over 10 years of experience providing program management for large scale engineering services programs in support of a top tier US Intelligence Agency in excess of $100M lifecycle value.
- Over 15 years of experience working on Intelligence Agency enterprise infrastructure and engineering programs, including on-site customer engagement.
- Program experience employing earned value management (EVM)
- Master's degree in engineering, management, business or related fields
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Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression