BAE Systems

Ops Program Spec Sr

BAE Systems$108K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Organizational Management, Business Administration, Public Policy or similar field.
  • Proven experience in organizational design and workforce analysis.
  • Experience in developing strategic technical roadmaps and forecasting technology trends.
  • Strong background in change management during structural transitions or strategic pivots.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a track record of influencing diverse stakeholders.
  • Professional program management experience from initiation to completion.
  • Experience in cross-functional leadership and team coordination.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain comprehensive strategic plans in partnership with senior leadership.
  • Identify mission priorities and growth opportunities for organizational responsiveness.
  • Analyze and enhance organizational structures to align resources with strategic goals.
  • Lead creation and execution of strategic technical roadmaps aligned with mission requirements.
  • Optimize operational processes to increase productivity and mission effectiveness.
  • Track strategic milestones, provide briefings to executives, and coordinate team alignment.
  • Assess complex datasets to deliver actionable insights for leadership.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions.
  • Disability coverage and life insurance.
  • Employee assistance program for personal and professional support.
  • Paid time off and paid holidays, including parental and military leave.
  • Recognition program with awards for employee achievements.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic professional to drive organizational growth and operational excellence. In this role, you will partner with senior leadership to translate high-level mission priorities into actionable strategic plans, optimize organizational structures, and ensure cross-functional alignment across the enterprise. The ideal candidate is a disciplined leader capable of navigating complex organizational boundaries to integrate diverse capabilities and resources.
Key Responsibilities
  • Strategic Planning: Develop and sustain comprehensive strategic plans in collaboration with senior leadership; facilitate and lead strategic planning sessions to define future states.
  • Mission Alignment: Identify critical mission priorities and growth opportunities to ensure the organization remains responsive to evolving requirements.
  • Organizational Management: Analyze current organizational structures and recommend enhancements to better align human and technical resources with strategic objectives.
  • Technical Roadmap Development: Lead the creation and execution of strategic technical roadmaps, ensuring that technological investments and capabilities evolve in alignment with long-term mission requirements.
  • Process Optimization: Identify operational inefficiencies and implement process improvements to increase productivity and mission effectiveness.
  • Execution & Reporting: Track progress against strategic milestones, provide executive-level briefings to leadership, and coordinate alignment across multiple teams.
  • Data-Driven Analysis: Assess complex datasets to derive insights and deliver actionable recommendations for leadership decision-making.
  • Governance: Maintain and update critical organizational documentation and performance metrics.


Required Skills and Education

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Organizational Management, Business Administration, Public Policy, or similar).
  • Organizational Management Expertise:
    • Proven experience in organizational design, including the ability to analyze workforce capabilities and recommend structural changes to optimize operational efficiency.
    • Proven experience in strategic technical roadmap development, with the ability to forecast technology trends and integrate them into organizational planning.
    • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement governance frameworks that align activities with overarching mission objectives.
    • Experience in change management, specifically leading organizations through structural transitions or strategic pivots.
  • Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated experience and proficiency utilizing technological tools in assisting organizational or strategic planning initiatives.
  • Communication & Influence: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven track record of engaging, influencing, and aligning diverse stakeholders.
  • Program Management: Professional experience managing complex initiatives from inception through completion.
  • Cross-Functional Leadership: Proven experience leading coordination across organizational boundaries and integrating diverse capabilities and resources to achieve a common goal.


Preferred Skills and Education

  • Experience working within the defense or intelligence community.
  • Proficiency in digital content management systems and collaborative design tools.
  • Experience managing board-level governance documentation.


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).

About BAE Systems

BAE Systems plc is a British multinational arms, security, and aerospace company. It is among the world's largest defense contractors, with over 85,000 employees and operations in over 40 countries. BAE Systems is involved in the design, development, and manufacture of a wide range of products and services, including military aircraft, naval ships, and land vehicles. The company also provides a range of cybersecurity and intelligence services. BAE Systems has a long history, dating back to the 19th century, and has been involved in many major defense projects. Visit baesystems.com for more information.
Learn more about BAE Systems
Size
90,500 employees
Industry
Founded
1997
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