Job DescriptionWhat You'll Do:- Support the Tactical Solutions business unit within BAE Systems, Inc., Space & Mission Systems sector as a capture manager for a variety of pursuits. This includes identifying, pursuing, developing, and winning business opportunities with various government organizations.
- Coordinate and establish contacts with key US Government and industry customers and stakeholders.
- Build trusting relationships with customers through demonstrated technical expertise and knowledge of customer needs.
- Work with other Mission Systems Product Line team members, customers, and end users to find solutions to today's needs and help develop concepts for next generation platforms.
- Develop and communicate messages, marketing, competition assessments, and customer insights to pursuit teams and leadership based on our core values of integrity, honesty, transparency, and collaboration.
- Assess market potential for existing markets and develop investment plans to penetrate new or lateral markets. Establish industrial partnerships necessary to effectively compete in Tactical Solutions markets.
- Propose and collaborate with the Mission Systems Chief Technologist on innovative research & development projects. Coordinate technology development with other business areas as appropriate.
- Work with our prime and government customers to translate technical performance for EO/IR and/or RF mission systems into recommended Concepts of Employment to provide the maximum tactical advantage to our warfighters.
- Assist in the development and communication of proposal strategy, including pursuit analysis, bidding strategies, technical presentations, win themes, key points, and pricing.
- Coordinate all proposal activities, prepare various inputs, and oversee final proposal preparation and delivery. Oversee study efforts having the potential to evolve into new business capture opportunities.
- Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working
on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
Working Conditions: - Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.
Short Term Incentive: Subject to business performance and recommendations of management, this role may be eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan.
Required Skills and Education- BS/BA in related field plus 12 years or more related experience.
- Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
- A current, active Secret security clearance is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret.
- Influencing, communication and team skills will be critical to successful execution of the duties of the position.
- Experienced presentation skills with documented presentation experience to senior decision making and technical audiences.
- Demonstrated proposal leadership experience, demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills in relevant business environments.
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Preferred Skills and Education- Demonstrated expertise/experience in RF electronics or EO/IR technologies, capabilities, and applications in warfighter domains.
- A current, active Top Secret security clearance.
- Proposal management and business capture experience is preferred.
- Programmatic background within classified program environments for government or industry.
- Experience in leading design teams and new business capture activities.
- Solid technical writing skills.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Multiple positions may be available on this opening.
