Job Description

Job Summary:
BAE Systems is seeking a highly skilled Lead Mission & IT Architect to support our government customer. As a key member of our dynamic team, you will drive innovation, efficiency, and security in the rapidly evolving landscape of government mission and business information technology.

Responsibilities:

Lead a team of skilled IT professionals to deliver high-quality solutions that meet customer needs
Design, develop, and implement cutting-edge IT architectures and infrastructure to support Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) and other critical mission areas
Leverage expertise in DoDAF, data science, data analytics, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning/Large Language Model (AI/ML/LLM) automation, and leading-edge tech innovations to drive business outcomes
Collaborate with customers, stakeholders, and team members to identify gaps, develop solutions, and implement effective operations and maintenance (O&M) strategies
Provide leadership, strategy, and guidance to ensure the highest standards of effectiveness, security, and efficiency in our solutions
Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in DevSecOps, Agile methodologies, web development, data management, governance, cloud computing, networks, quality assurance, and testing

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the team to meet customer taskings and deliver high-quality results
Conduct strategic collaboration with customers, stakeholders, and team members
Provide leadership, strategy, and guidance to the team
Lead innovation and research efforts to stay ahead of the curve
Provide regular status updates, reporting, and recommendations to the contract Program Manager (PM)
Attend meetings with customers to provide status updates and recommendations
Foster a high-performing team environment, advance staff development, and maintain high morale and retention

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Required Skills and Education

Masters degree in Computer Science or IT, with at least 12 years of relevant experience in the IT field, with a portion in the past two years.
If no Masters then a relevant Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or IT, with at least 17 years of relevant experience in the IT field.

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

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.

Preferred Skills and Education

CISSP certification desired.
Knowledge and experience working with the Intelligence community,, various tradecrafts, to include OSINT..

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 10 years work experience or equivalent experience