Job Description

As a SFFS Product Area Director, you will thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic and complex environment to drive strategic growth and performance for the portfolio over the full product lifecycle. The Product Area Director provides dual-track leadership, serving as both the primary architect for new business growth and the executive overseer of existing program execution across the portfolio. This role is responsible for "connecting the dots" between the marketplace and the company's technical capabilities to identify and win new opportunities, while simultaneously ensuring that current program awards are delivered with excellence. The Director will lead multi-disciplined teams in a matrixed environment, managing the full program lifecycle from initial capture and "Price to Win" (PTW) strategies through to Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) and full-rate production.
Success in this role will require adeptness at collaborating with and influencing leaders and stakeholders across the product line, business, customer base, and suppliers to support mission-critical performance. As the leader of a cross functional team, you will champion innovation, build trusted relationships at all levels, grow and develop talent, and foster a culture of all voices. This position will report to the SFFS Product Line Director and will sit on the SFFS Leadership Team.
Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and classified work, it will take the form of on-site, with occasional travel to customer locations as needed presence. This role also requires travel to satellite facilities and customer sites; expected travel commitment is 25% - 50%.
Key Responsibilities and Requirements:

• Take responsibility for a team of program managers executing across portfolio of contracts, ensuring compliance with company standards, DFARS requirements, and the Operational Assurance Framework
• Provide leadership for new Small Form Factor Solutions business development, capture strategies, and proposals to secure top-priority pursuits
• Direct operational analysis trade studies to assess optimum requirements
• Act as the primary interface for senior-level executives and government customers, delivering strategic briefings and operational decision-making
• Demonstrate visible leadership across the portfolio, leading by example and driving program performance excellence
• Cultivate strong customer relationships at various levels with the US government and prime contractors and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and confidence in BAE Systems
• Leverage excellent written and oral communication skills and experience presenting to senior leaders and customers concerning projects, operations decisions, and strategies
• Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring skills with the ability to achieve results through others
• Business acumen mindset with an emphasis on strategic awareness within and outside the business
• Take an active role in development and execution of a growth strategy to support the product line's integrated business plan and technology growth plan.

Required Skills and Education

• Typically, a bachelor's degree in a technical or business-related discipline and a minimum of 12 years of experience leading technical and program teams through all phases of the lifecycle (capture to production) along with proven performance delivering on customer commitments in complex environments
• A strong ability to develop priorities across a large opportunity space
• Strong ability to collaborate across product lines and business areas
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to analyze and manage budgets effectively
• Successful experience both managing and winning large (>$100M lifecycle value) and complex programs involving the design, development / manufacture, and sustainment of complex solutions
• Exhibit sound interpersonal skills to interface, coordinate, and negotiate with company personnel and functional leadership
• Highly adaptable with a strategic mindset and strong sense of initiative
• United States Citizenship
• Active SECRET Clearance with ability to obtain TOP SECRET Clearance required
• Ability to obtain SAP-level clearance

Preferred Skills and Education

• PMP certification
• Active TOP SECRET Clearance preferred;

Benefits Information

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.

Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.

Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).