Job Description

Job Description

The Program Planning function within Electronic Systems, is currently seeking a Senior Principal Program Planner who will support THAAD related programs.  This role is intended to be performed in a Hybrid remote work format, with the individual splitting their time between our offices in Nashua, NH, and remotely from an alternate work space.  To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must either currently reside in the Nashua area, or must be willing to relocate to the area to support the Hybrid work format requirements (55% on-site, approximately). 

***For the ideal candidate who meets a majority of our mandatory and preferred requirements, a full-time remote work format may be considered.

The Senior Principal Program Planner prepares, develops and coordinates the integrated master plan and integrated master schedule to meet all program objectives.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Ensures major projects and program schedules and plans are horizontally and vertically integrated across company functional groups including but not limited to finance, engineering, material, manufacturing, and quality.

• Monitors program schedule performance, tracks plans and schedules, performs risk analysis, identifies and resolves critical path and network logic conflicts.

• Utilizes Gantt, PERT, milestone charts, earned value management and other project management techniques to gauge progress and identify performance variances to facilitate focus and intervention on critical areas. 

• Updates and prepares reports for customers.

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 8 years work experience or equivalent experience

Required Skills and Education

• Expertise in development of complex integrated master plans (IMPs) and integrated master schedules (IMS)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

• Proficiency Microsoft Project and experience with Cobra

• Experience in change management roles, especially involving cultural change

• Experience supporting new business pursuits (captures/proposals)

• Strong interpersonal skills to influence cross-functional work teams

• Ability to mentor early through late career team members.

• Possess a thorough understanding of US DoD schedule policies and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) requirements.

• Ability to develop solutions to complex problems using ingenuity & innovation

• Experience communicating and presenting business data to other functions in an accurate, concise, and understandable manner

• Ability to make decisions with sound judgment while complying with policies and procedures

• Experience with the conduct of Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA)

• Ability to challenge and improve knowledge of industry practices and standards, as well as company policies

• Ability to develop and maintain professional and effective relationships with internal and external customers

• Familiarity with Critical Chain project management, project scheduling best practices in Agile environments, and other advanced scheduling techniques

• Strong understanding and experience with Schedule Risk Assessment   (SRA) process

• Experience integrating major subcontract schedules into an IMS.

Preferred Skills and Education

• 8+ years’ work experience with Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience

• Secret Clearance with ability to achieve TS/SCI

• Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent certification

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.