BAE Systems

Project Mgr - Tech

BAE Systems$100K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technical, Business, or Computer Science/IT and 4 years of experience, or equivalent qualifications with more experience.
  • Experience with IFF systems, specifically NEC 1571, NEC 1572, or equivalent.
  • Demonstrated professionalism and leadership skills under pressure.
  • Ability to communicate effectively across all stakeholder levels.
  • Strong multitasking and prioritization abilities.
  • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as Technical Project Manager for the Fleet Service Engineering area, leveraging Navy background.
  • Develop work breakdown structures and milestone schedules for Fleet Support Engineering assessments.
  • Manage project schedules, budgets, and prepare status reports.
  • Identify and resolve issues to ensure productivity and customer satisfaction.
  • Assist with resource management, budgeting, and planning for CONUS and OCONUS projects.
  • Provide technical guidance to project teams.
  • Coordinate shipboard and local progress reporting.

Benefits

  • Paid travel, including overtime and per diem.
  • On-the-job training and face-to-face career mentoring.
  • Access to online professional development programs.
  • Participation in rewards and recognition programs.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, plus a 401k plan.
  • Paid tuition for approved educational programs.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Our team is looking for an experienced Technical Project Manager. You can help our teams solve some of the most complex technical and logistical challenges - all while growing your own career. Our generous benefits and compensation packages will help you secure the life you want while you help our teams advance the technologies that keep nations safe.

In this job, you will:
  • Leverage your prior Navy background to serve as Technical Project Manager for the Fleet Service Engineering business area.
  • Develop work breakdown structures and plan of action and milestone schedules for all Fleet Support Engineering (FSE) assessments to ensure proper project execution and identify technical and business resources required.
  • Review status of projects and budgets, manage schedules and prepare status reports.
  • Assess issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality and customer satisfaction goals and objectives.
  • Assist other Project Leads with planning, resource management, budgeting and technical operations for CONUS and OCONUS projects.
  • Provide analytical and technical guidance to project teams.
  • Provide progress reports for all shipboard and local activities.
  • Assist in directing the day-to-day tasks of lower-level employees.
  • Perform tasking with minimal supervision.
  • Coordinate and perform IFF system assessments such as ALOA's, CSSQT's, and MCAs, as required.
  • Support the Fleet Modernization Program business area with installing IFF system upgrades on board Navy ships or land-based sites.
  • Answering On Board Technical Assistance (OBTA) calls.
Our growing team of highly motivated individuals stand ready to support you!

What we offer
  • Competitive wages
  • Paid travel, including overtime and per diem.
  • Working on a team committed to getting the job done right.
  • A clear mission, purpose-driven tasking, and on-the-job training with senior members of our team.
  • Face-to-face career mentoring and professional mobility.
  • Access to free professional development through a robust online training system with an astonishing array of topics.
  • Rewards and recognition programs.
  • Health, Dental, Vision and 401k programs.
  • Paid tuition for approved programs.
Your duties will include the following:
You are willing to travel 10-25% of the time to assist with shipboard/shore-based system installations and test events and will work onboard ships to accomplish assignments. You will exert frequent energy, such as climbing to go aloft for antenna inspections and lifting/carrying heavy objects. You may be required to work overtime hours or weekends (paid appropriately) to support installations and test events and will occasionally perform work in disagreeable environmental conditions.

This position is located in beautiful Southern Maryland. Applicants must be currently residing in or state willingness to relocate to within daily commuting distance of Saint Inigoes, MD.

Required Skills and Education

Bachelor's degree in an Engineering, Technical, Business, or Computer Science or IT discipline and at least 4 years of related experience OR Associate degree and at least 6 years of related experience OR High School diploma and at least 8 years of related experience
NEC 1571 (V06B), NEC 1572 (V07B), or equivalent AN/UPX-29(V) IFF System experience
Ability to demonstrate professionalism, leadership and problem-solving skills under pressure.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing to all levels of stakeholders.
Ability to initiate, prioritize, and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint.
Ability to climb aloft U.S. Navy vessels and lift/carry heavy objects.

Preferred Skills and Education

Experience with troubleshooting complex, interconnected electronics systems in a U.S. Navy Combat Systems shipboard environment.
PMP Certification

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.
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1997
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