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Deputy Program Manager – Mobility Air Forces Automated Flight Planning Services
BAE Systems
🇺🇸 United States
Hybrid
Manager or above
5 months ago
136,000 – 231,200
- Agile
- PMP
- Pension
5 months ago
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Job Description
See what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics –from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.In Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Systems, you’ll help develop systems that sense, control, exploit and disseminate actionable information to warfighters supporting a variety of missions. C4ISR’s Advanced Mission Systems (AMS) product line has an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Program Manager to join the team. The Product Line is well positioned for growth in the coming years and is looking for a dynamic individual to join us. AMS is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to help lead a multi-disciplinary team in an Agile, fast-paced development and operational support environment supporting the Mobility Air Forces Automated Flight Planning Services (MAFPS) program. MAFPS integrates mission, platform, navigation, airspace, weather and other aeronautical data from authoritative sources to generate and visualize 4-D optimized flight plans that adhere to complex global airspace business rules to support the U.S. Air Force’s Air Mobility Command’s (AMC) daily worldwide airspace operations.
This position will be hybrid, located in Fairview Heights, IL.
The Role: In this role, you will:
- Perform tasks across the Project Management processes of initiating, organizing, integrating, planning, managing & controlling, developing and completing projects or programs.
- Be accountable to the business for program execution, profitability, timeliness, and overall program success.
- Track progress and ensures achievement of financial, schedule, technical and/or new business performance objectives.
- Manage, coordinate, plan, organize, control, integrate, and execute a projects or collection of projects.
- Support new business development activities and participate in developing strategic and financial plans for assigned business area.
- Exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of duties set forth.
- Exhibit sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating and negotiating with company personnel, customers and suppliers.
- Lead briefings and high-level meetings.
- Interact frequently with senior-level executives and customers concerning projects, operational decisions, contracts, and strategies.
- Utilize in-depth knowledge of DoD acquisition contracting approaches and practices.
- Make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
- Analyze, evaluate, develop and implement processes and systems within budget and adhere to time requirements and schedule.
- You love finding new and creative ways to solve problems.
- You’re always anticipating your customer’s needs and working to exceed their expectations.
- You’re willing to put in the time and effort it takes to get the job done and get it done well.
- You’re a good judge of how long projects take to complete, and always alert others if things get off track.
Required Skills and Education
- Bachelor’s Degree and 8-10+ years of related experience.
- Excellent program/project management skills with a high level of business and financial acumen and proven ability to manage scope and budget.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with customers, partners, and team members.
- Provide leadership and program management oversight of a project team assuring the project meets financial, schedule, and technical objectives, and achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction.
- Develop program/project plans to specify goals, staffing needs, schedule milestones, risks and contingency plans.
- Communicate with all levels of senior management regarding program performance status (cost / schedule / resources / risk) as well as performance to annual financial objectives.
- Utilize in-depth knowledge of DoD acquisition contracting approaches and practices.
Preferred Skills and Education
- Ability to maintain a DoD Top Secret / SCI clearance.
- Familiarity with AMC and/or USTRANSCOM; familiarity with 618 AOC operations.
- Demonstrated success in a program management role.
- PMP or other related certifications.
- Defense industry experience; familiarity with the FAR.
About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
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.
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).
- Sector: Electronic Systems
- Job Category: Project & Program Management
- Salary Min Point: 136000
- Salary Max Point: 231200
- Full Time / Part Time: Full-Time
- Career Level: Experienced
- Travel Percentage: 25%
- Shift: 1st Shift
- U.S. Person Required: Yes
- Clearance Level – Must be able to obtain for position: Secret
- Clearance Level – Must currently possess: Secret
- Country: United States
- U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes
Deputy Program Manager – Mobility Air Forces Automated Flight Planning Services · BAE Systems