Job Description

We are looking for a Program Manager for the R3 product line within FAST Labs. R3 is the premier provider of advanced radio frequency electronic warfare, microelectronics, and cyber solutions. These solutions are advanced by constant innovation in mission applications, algorithms, integration approaches, and materials. For more than 60 years, BAE Systems has pioneered next-generation capabilities in electronic surveillance, electronic protection, and electronic attack. R3 leverages a foundational understanding of customer missions and threats, gained through fielding and supporting a significant array of systems across the Department of War. Our mission is to exploit the entirety of the electromagnetic spectrum, enabling optimal operation of our systems and to disrupt and defeat adversary platforms and networks. We create advanced components for the next generation of sensors, actuators, electronic warfare systems, and cyber physical systems.

This Program Manager will manage, coordinate, plan, organize, control, integrate, and execute one or more programs simultaneously. They will ensure achievement of financial, schedule, and technical performance objectives. They will support new business capture as part of proposal development teams. They will be expected to model and demonstrate strong leadership in ethics, safety and security.

The selected candidate will support programs with employees based out of Merrimack, NH and Arlington, VA. This position requires a comprehensive interface with Contracts, Subcontracts, Finance, Procurement, IT, and Security functions within the company as well as with internal and external customers to ensure that the portfolio's financial, schedule and technical objectives are met and that the highest level of customer satisfaction is achieved. You will have a significant opportunity to work with leaders in these areas and in the technical business areas defining future technology transition.

Key aspects of this role:

• Accountable for all aspects of program initiation, planning and execution (cost, schedule, technical performance, quality, customer engagement, etc.) and ensuring program commitments are met.
• Responsible and accountable to the Business for program execution, profitability, timeliness, and overall success. Make decisions that are cost effective to the company and ensure assigned projects meet financial commitments and salients.
• Develop program/project plans specifying goals, staffing needs, schedule milestones, risks and contingency plans.
• Assist with managing customer (internal and external) and supplier relationships to maintain a high level of customer engagement and satisfaction.
• Foster a culture of innovative problem solving, performance excellence, and continuous improvement
• Knowledge of life cycle management
• Knowledge of defense contract types
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management
• Strong communication skills
• May become a people manager

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field with at least 10 years of experience or Master's degree with 8 years of experience.
• At least 4 years of Program Management experience
• Active DoW Top Secret clearance and ability to obtain DoW SCI and SAP Security clearances
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment that requires a high degree of initiative and adaptability
• Strong Interpersonal and Leadership Skills - demonstrated experience being successful leading cross-functional teams
• Skilled communicator who influences and shapes the behavior and performance of teams executing complex requirements
• Strong presentation skills
• RF, EW, and cyber knowledge and experience are a major plus

Preferred Skills and Education

• PMP certification

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).