Job DescriptionTo support the U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), BAE Systems is seeking an experienced manager to join our Interface Management team. The candidate will provide first line leadership to a team tasked with drafting and modeling product development contract deliverables and programmatic system level support for existing and developmental weapon system configurations. The team primarily develops products in MicroStation & CREO. The manager will be responsible for the task management of their team; ensuring that they are able to support and are funded to meet the requested deadlines. The selected candidate will work closely with numerous engineering teams supporting the Strategic Systems Programs (SSP).
The selected candidate will be expected to ensure that their team personnel are properly trained and qualified to perform duties effectively. They will need to identify successors for all key technical positions within their section. They will need to set technical and performance objectives with subordinates and conduct performance appraisals.
The ability to communicate, coordinate, collaborate, and lead in a visible and proactive manner is an imperative aspect of the role, and will be evaluated equally alongside specific, applied experiences.
The selected candidate will need to perform supervisory duties including, but not limited to: hiring, training, timekeeping, travel, performance evaluations, counseling, and disciplining employees. He/she will need to ensure all personnel are informed of and adhere to all pertinent company policies and procedures, plans, processes, work instructions, and other local policies. The supervisor should take part in continuous process improvement opportunities to improve process efficiency and maintain a safe workplace environment and ensures compliance with safety objectives and policies.
The selected candidate will also be expected to assist in development of program area Basis of Estimates (BOE), Contract Statement of Work (SOW), Contract Deliverable Requirement Lists (CDRL), and other contract related items when needed. The supervisor may also need to work with their team to prepare technical studies, reports, and proposals in support of project development goals.
Required Skills and EducationTypical education and years of related/relevant work experience required: Bachelor's Degree and at least 8 years of related/relevant work experience or equivalent.
Additional skills/experience:
- Demonstrated Self-Starter
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with others
- Excellent organizational, planning, and follow-up skills
- Proficient with PC and MS Office Suite
- Knowledge of IEEE standards
- Experience with various engineering tools / languages similar to PTC Windchill, IBM DOORS, MicroStation, and Creo or other requirement management tools
- Demonstrated supervisor/manager experience
- Ability to coach and mentor employees
- High degree of personal drive and initiative
Preferred Skills and Education- Demonstrated leadership experience with minimum of 8 years of supervisor/manager experience
- Experience with various engineering tools / languages including PTC Windchill, IBM DOORS, MicroStation, and Creo
- Experience within the U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), and the TRIDENT II D5 Strategic Weapon System (SWS).
- Experience with the Strategic Weapon System, Subsystems, and components
