Job Description
The Sentinel ICBM weapon system (formerly GBSD) is an enormous and complex "Mega-Project" modernizing the entire ICBM weapon system deployed across tens of thousands of square miles in five states. The new weapon system includes replacement of hundreds of aging Minuteman III ICBM facilities to secure and support a newly designed, technologically advanced ballistic missile. The complete replacement also provides an entirely new command & control system as well as vast array of required support equipment specifically engineered to operate and sustain the new weapon system over the decades ahead.
This position will directly support the AFGSC/A10 and associated personnel, as they support key internal and external shareholders' vision, direction, and implementation during the transition from the Minuteman III to the Sentinel weapon system. Duties will include developing, modifying, tracking and executing AFGSC risk factors within the Sentinel Weapon System Deployment. Specifically, this position will lead individuals responsible for identifying potential threats to operations, assessing their impact, and developing strategies to mitigate them. Additionally, the team will design, implement, and continuously improve organizational processes to ensure efficiency, compliance, and alignment with strategic goals.
A successful candidate will be a strategic leader with the abilities to build a new Organizational Risk Management (ORM) program from the ground up, standardizing risk management processes across six geographically separated locations. The ideal candidate will serve as the primary architect and change agent, responsible for authoring foundational policy, designing a robust training curriculum, and delivering instruction to all personnel levels. A key function of this role is to establish a framework for continuous evaluation and improvement, ensuring the program not only meets but exceeds Air Force standards, ultimately fostering a culture of proactive risk awareness and enhancing mission effectiveness across the entire organization.
Pursuant to Government contract, this position requires US Citizenship status.
This position is a full-time 5/40 role located at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, due to special-access, classified working environment and is not conducive to regular "telework" schedules.
Required Skills and Education
-10+ years' experience in program/project management.
-Exceptional attention to detail.
-A self-starter attitude is essential.
-Experience with training development, instruction, facilitation, and evaluation/feedback.
-Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
-Knowledge of Risk, Issue, and Opportunities (RIO) process and procedures.
-Experience working in a collaborative, multi-disciplined team environment.
-Ability to author and formalize foundational standard operating procedures, policies, and instructions.
-Ability to identify, justify, and plan for resources required for program establishment and sustainment.
-Ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance.
-Bachelor's degree.
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.
Preferred Skills and Education
-Active TS security clearance.
-Understanding of Training and Evaluation process development.
-Experience in change management and leading organizational adoption of new processes.
-Master's degree.
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).
