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Program Manager-Liaison
BAE Systems
- 🇺🇸 United States
- On-site
- Manager or above
- 23 hours ago
- 120,874 – 205,486
- Risk Management
- PMP
- MS Project
- Primavera
- DevSecOps
- Pension
23 hours ago
Job Description
BAE Systems is looking for a Program Manager I to join our team for an exciting opportunity supporting an acquisition program for the Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications System. The successful candidate will provide program and project management support for the Strategic Automated Command Control System (SACCS) Acquisition Programs. This program is designed to extend SACCS systems life and transition into the follow-on system, known as Sentinel ICBM System (formerly Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD))Candidates may be called upon to augment organic resources by providing breadth and depth of capabilities for:
- Sustainment/Transition/Deployment Schedule Management
- Weapon System Risk Management
- Mission Integration Management
- Enterprise Management
- Stakeholder Liaison and Advocacy
Potential candidates will validate the abilities to accomplish the following activities while demonstrating strong leadership attributes of a team of subject matter experts accomplishing the same:
- Manage, coordinate, plan, organize, control, integrate and execute SACCS Acquisition Program Support through all phases awarded by the Government. Achieve financial, schedule, technical and new business performance objectives. Model and demonstrate strong leadership in ethics, safety and security. Exhibition of direct people management responsibility/capability is required.
- Attend internal and external meetings as required to cover both business items and customer requirements. Review and approve all correspondence delivered to customers as deliverable item. Follow all required processes, especially the peer review process to ensure quality of products being delivered.
- Maintain a high level of expertise in DoD Acquisition related requirements. Execute A&AS efforts according to DoD 5000-series instructions. Ensure program and project personnel retain highest levels of knowledge as related to their programs/area of subject matter expertise.
- Direct project and program activities or segments of major projects. Review status of projects and budgets, manage schedules, and prepare status reports. Assess issues and develop solutions to meet productivity, quality and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives. Provide technical and analytical guidance to the project team.
- Perform location hiring actions including interviewing and onboarding, securing base access, building vindication, security requirements and off boarding actions for direct reports. Conduct personnel performance evaluations IAW BAE policies.
- Directly support government leadership and maintain strong customer relationships.
- Serve as primary liaison between the Government SACCS Program Management Office (PMO), the 595th Strategic Communications Squadron (595 SCS), and other NC3 stakeholders. Advocate for operational and stakeholder requirements in program forums, translate user needs into actionable program inputs, and drive cross-organizational issues to resolution.
- Travel monthly to Hill AFB, UT for program collaboration on program schedule and technical requirements.
- Maintain other duties as assigned.
Pursuant to Government contract, this position requires US Citizenship status.
This position is only located at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.
#ASFS
Required Skills and Education
- At least 8 years’ experience in direct Program Management (8+ years with Master’s)
- Excellent cognitive, communication (written and spoken), and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledgeable of Middle Tier Acquisition, Major Capability Acquisition, Software Acquisitions Pathway, Performance Work Statements, Statements of Work and other acquisition documents.
- Active US DoD Secret Security Clearance granted within the last 5 years.
- At least 5 years’ experience leading technical teams.
- Experience managing large projects.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills specifically: setting expectations, managing work, and leading individuals and teams.
- Demonstrated self-discipline to plan and prioritize their own work with successful results
- Experience with managing/forecasting budget requirements.
- Ability to manage personnel (individual/team environment) in execution of short/long programmatic goals/objectives.
- Due to its special-access, classified working environment, this position is only located at Offutt AFB, Nebraska, and is not conducive to teleworking schedules.
Preferred Skills and Education
- BS/MS degree and/or PMP certification.
- Previous work with DoD, USAF or other military communication systems.
- Experience serving as a liaison between a Government PMO and operational units, advocating for user and stakeholder requirements.
- Experience managing within, or entire, DoD acquisition programs in a Systems Program Office.
- Experience with technical systems, network design and software coding.
- General knowledge of MS Project, Primavera or other scheduling tools.
- General knowledge of requirements management tools.
- General knowledge of product lifecycle management tools.
- General knowledge of model-based systems engineering processes.
- General knowledge of software development, integration and deployment in a DevSecOps and/or Cloud environment.
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: Intelligence & Security
- Job Category: Project & Program Management
- Salary Min Point: 120874
- Salary Max Point: 205486
- 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: Top Secret
- Clearance Level – Must currently possess: Secret
- Country: United States
- U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes
Program Manager-Liaison · BAE Systems