Job Description

Job Description

To support the U.S. Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), BAE Systems is seeking an experienced manager to join our Interface Management team. The candidate will provide first line leadership to a team tasked with drafting and modeling product development contract deliverables and programmatic system level support for existing and developmental weapon system configurations.  The team primarily develops products in MicroStation & CREO.  The manager will be responsible for the task management of their team; ensuring that they are able to support and are funded to meet the requested deadlines. The selected candidate will work closely with numerous engineering teams supporting the Strategic Systems Programs (SSP).

The selected candidate will be expected to ensure that their team personnel are properly trained and qualified to perform duties effectively.  They will need to identify successors for all key technical positions within their section.  They will need to set technical and performance objectives with subordinates and conduct performance appraisals. 

The ability to communicate, coordinate, collaborate, and lead in a visible and proactive manner is an imperative aspect of the role, and will be evaluated equally alongside specific, applied experiences.

The selected candidate will need to perform supervisory duties including, but not limited to:  hiring, training, timekeeping, travel, performance evaluations, counseling, and disciplining employees.  He/she will need to ensure all personnel are informed of and adhere to all pertinent company policies and procedures, plans, processes, work instructions, and other local policies.  The supervisor should take part in continuous process improvement opportunities to improve process efficiency and maintain a safe workplace environment and ensures compliance with safety objectives and policies.

The selected candidate will also be expected to assist in development of program area Basis of Estimates (BOE), Contract Statement of Work (SOW), Contract Deliverable Requirement Lists (CDRL), and other contract related items when needed.  The supervisor may also need to work with their team to prepare technical studies, reports, and proposals in support of project development goals.

About BAE Systems and the U.S. Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs (SSP)
Our organization has supported the U.S. Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) continually since the program’s inception in the 1950s. SSP developed the first sea-based, underwater-launched Strategic Weapon System (SWS), a defense system that is truly critical to our national security. For more than six decades, SSP has maintained and upgraded this weapon system and we have been there every step of the way. The sea-based SWS is the ultimate stealthy weapon system and is the first leg of the U.S. nuclear triad. With over 70% of our nation’s nuclear arsenal its importance to maintaining world peace cannot be overstated. The development of Columbia, the most advanced nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed submarine ever designed, as well the next D5LE2 weapon system is under way and will begin to be rolled out over the next decade. The Navy projects this system to be operational through 2084, meaning the program will have a total life span of more than 120 years. This is a unique program and BAE Systems employees on this program understand they are part of an important legacy.

As a decades long sole source partner on multiple contracts on behalf of our customer, our program has remarkable stability and is concurrently experiencing significant growth. Combined, these factors provide ample opportunity for professional growth and development for capable and talented individuals on our team.
BAE Systems, Inc. is the wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc.

BAE Systems plc provides some of the world's most advanced, technology-led defense, aerospace, and security solutions. As one of the top ten defense contractors, we employ a skilled workforce of around 100,000 people in more than 40 countries. We develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to protect national security and keep people safe.

Required Skills and Education

Typical education and years of related/relevant work experience required:  Bachelor’s Degree and at least 8 years of related/relevant work experience or equivalent.

Additional skills/experience required:

• Demonstrated supervisor/manager experience
• Experience with various engineering tools / languages similar to PTC Windchill, IBM DOORS, MicroStation, and Creo or other requirement management tools
• Demonstrated Self-Starter
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with others
• Excellent organizational, planning, and follow-up skills
• Proficient with PC and MS Office Suite
• Knowledge of IEEE standards
• Ability to coach and mentor employees
• High degree of personal drive and initiative

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

 

• Demonstrated leadership experience with minimum of 8 years of supervisor/manager experience
• Experience with various engineering tools / languages including PTC Windchill, IBM DOORS, MicroStation, and Creo
• Experience within the U.S. Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), and the TRIDENT II D5 Strategic Weapon System (SWS).
• Experience with the Strategic Weapon System, Subsystems, and components

Typical Education and Experience

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