Job Description

BAE Systems is seeking an entry level or experienced Operations Program Manager who will be a member of a cross-functional program team within the Electronic Attack Solutions (EAS) Product Line's Production Portfolio. Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Operations Program Manager is responsible for coordinating all Operations activities on a program. This includes flowing program requirements down from the product line and program manager to all of the Operations functions. The Ops functions primarily include Manufacturing, Technical Operations, and Supplier Partnerships. Supplier Partnerships consists of factory planning, program planning, procurement, and subcontract management. In addition to supporting program execution, OPM's are required to support non-recurring engineering program phases, including driving early involvement in development and transition to production programs of the various Ops functions. It will also include involvement in proposal activities for both material and Operations labor estimates.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Project management of continuous improvement program
• Cost Account Manager responsible for cost and schedule of all operations labor and material
• Ensure all deliverables meet contractual requirements
• Ensure all deliverables are delivered to the customer according to the manufacturing schedule
• Promotes a strong sense of teamwork among personnel supporting various phases of the program efforts
• Develop, Execute and Monitor plans that support the Business Operating Plan
• Ensure Manufacturing execution is aligned with Program and Customer demand / requirements
• Work with Factory supports to resolve issues that require Supplier or Program or Customer action
• Support factory compliance requirements and activities
• Needs to identify and mitigate technical and schedule risks to program execution
• Must have a current/active Secret Clearance

Required Skills and Education

• This role is intended to be the Junior OPM for the Dual Band Decoy development program OPM team in the Advanced Compact EW Systems (ACES) product line within the CEMA business area. The ideal candidate should have the skills necessary to represent Operations and Program Office to Internal Mfg or supply chain teams and support various assignments presented by the program and Operations
• Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of experience or equivalent experience.
• The ideal candidate will have project management skills (or manufacturing / supply chain skills) as well as knowledge of the Operations functions.
• Skilled in data analysis, working with several small teams, effective communications, proposals, spreadsheet creation and management, as well as some basic finance process comprehension.

Preferred Skills and Education

• Experience in leadership, supply chain management, MRP System, and/or factory processes awareness is a plus.
• Analytical skills and the ability to work independently to develop Leadership skillsets while supporting daily program execution for the Operations and Program function

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).