ICBM Futures Division Program Manager

Job description

**Job Description**
BAE Systems is seeking an exceptional Program Manager for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) and other aerospace system development, acquisition, operations, and sustainment efforts.

This is an exciting opportunity to support the US Air and Space Forces acquisition and integration of next-generation technologies and capabilities.

This program manager will support our Division Action Group (DAG) team providing programmatic support to the ICBM Futures Division , and includes integrating efforts across the ICBM enterprise and other DoD customers and stakeholders.

The candidate will operate in an organizational culture that develops and challenges employees to achieve high performance in a fast-paced, high-morale workplace using streamlined management policies and procedures.

It is a challenging and rewarding position with growth opportunity, backed by, and integrated with the broad technology-related capabilities of BAE Systems, Inc.

as one of the top 10 DoD contractors.

You will provide contributions that will shape the development and deployment of the US Air Force s next generation ICBM and support similar efforts to integrate aerospace systems engineering, integration, and test capabilities with US Space Force and others within BAE Systems broad DoD customer base.

Why BAE Systems?

BAE Systems is the third largest defense contractor in the world with an exceptional, mission-focused culture.

The BAE Systems employees and sub-contractors located at Hill Air Force Base, Utah are predominantly aligned to the ICBM Systems Directorate, Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center.

We support the directorate in sustaining the existing LGM-30 Minuteman III (MM III) weapon system and acquiring its replacement, the Sentinel ICBM.

We are a uniquely valued mission partner delivering daily technical excellence and innovative solutions to the Government.

BAE Systems has earned accolades as a Top Workplace in Utah based on employee feedback for seven consecutive years, earning special distinction for providing a healthy work-life balance for our valued employees.

We work very hard to ensure this is a great place to work!

Why Utah?

You ve got to see it to believe it! Utah is an amazing state with diverse geography, an eclectic culture, and an exceptional quality of life.

We are located north of Salt Lake City at the foot of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains.

The area offers an incredible range of outdoors pursuits across the seasons including hiking, climbing, hunting, fishing, camping, boating and world-class skiing at resorts that hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics, and will do so again in 2032.

The state is home to five amazing National Parks and an easy drive from two more; Grand Teton and, famously, the first National Park in the world, Yellowstone.

The Salt Lake City area offers a vast array of cultural activities and businesses including multiple professional sports teams.

It is a western states hub for exceptional, cutting-edge medical care with people traveling from across the region for a range of nationally renowned specialty care centers and doctors.

The Salt Lake International Airport is expanding and offers easy, direct access to just about anywhere you want to fly.

This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing team within a large defense company with an extraordinary, positive culture and mission focus.

In this position, you will provide direct support to a national security-critical weapon system through engineering development, deployment, and sustainment activities.

You will help shape the quality and performance of engineering and technical products from several hundred personnel supporting the Government, and you will help educate and equip the Government to acquire, operate, and maintain an entire weapon system-of-systems.

You will become a trusted mission partner to innovative, digital engineering-driven Air and Space Force organizations that are responsible for designing, building, testing, deploying, and sustaining the world s safest, most secure, and effective land-based nuclear deterrent and other national security capabilities.

Do not miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

Pursuant to Government contract, this position requires US Citizenship status.

**About the Role:**
As a Program Manager II, you will play a critical role in supporting our Division Action Group (DAG) and driving key strategic initiatives.

You will work closely with the Lead Engineer (USG) and the Division Deputy (USG) to ensure the successful execution of division-level programs and projects.

A key component of this role is leading the DAG, overseeing their activities, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

**Key Responsibilities:**

+ **Acquisition Program Management & Integration:** Provide program management and integration oversight for large acquisition programs, ensuring alignment with division objectives.
+ **Risk Management & Organizational Planning:** Develop and implement comprehensive risk management strategies and organizational plans to mitigate potential issues and ensure program success.
+ **Cross-Functional Collaboration:** Collaborate effectively with key stakeholders, internal organizations (including Business Operations and the Directorate Staff), and parallel organizations (such as other Divisions and Programs) to support planning, development, and execution activities.
+ **Strategic Planning & Integration:** Focus efforts on developing, planning, integrating, and supporting long-range strategic planning efforts for the division.
+ **Task Management & Coordination:** Oversee task management activities for the division using tools like TMT and Jira to ensure timely completion of deliverables and meet directorate expectations in support of the customer.
+ **Continuous Improvement Leadership:** Lead the DAG in driving strategic continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing efficiency, and developing process improvement strategies across the division.

**Who We're Looking For:**
A highly motivated and experienced Program Manager with a proven track record of success in leading complex projects and driving continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate possesses excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, along with a customer-centric approach.

**Desired Attributes:**

+ Exceptional communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and cognitive skills.
+ Customer-focused with a proactive approach to anticipating and exceeding customer needs.
+ Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with rapidly changing priorities.
+ Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to guide and mentor team members.

**Required Education, Experience, & Skills**
**Required Education, Experience, & Skills:**

+ **Experience:**
+ Minimum 10 years of direct Program Management experience.

_OR_
+ Minimum 7 years of experience with a Master's Degree.

_OR_
+ Minimum 4 years of experience with a PhD.
+ **DoD Acquisitions Expertise:** Demonstrated experience in Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition processes and regulations.
+ **Team Leadership & Strategic Alignment:** Proven ability to work effectively with multi-disciplinary engineering teams, defining strategic goals, planning operations, and implementing tactical customer guidance.
+ **Communication Proficiency:** Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
+ **Security Clearance:** Active Secret (or higher) security clearance.

**Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills**
**Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:**

+ **ICBM Expertise:** Experience in one or more of the following areas:
+ ICBM maintenance or operations.
+ ICBM acquisitions.
+ ICBM testing (Developmental or Operational).
+ **PMP Certification:** Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
+ **Top Secret Clearance:** Active DoD Top Secret Clearance.
+ **Agile Experience:** Experience with Agile development methodologies.
+ **EVMS/CAM:** Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and Control Account Management (CAM).
+ **Software Proficiency:** Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote).

**Pay Information**
Full-Time Salary Range: $133333 - $226667

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures.

However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

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.

**ICBM Futures Division - Program Manager**

**116414BR**

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