Job Description

Job Description

BAE Systems is looking for a Planning and Assessment Technical Manager with a Project/Program Management background to join our team for an exciting opportunity transitioning the Mk21 Fuze Mod program into production and sustainment. The Project Manager will assist the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) ICBM Fuze Mod Program Office (PO) to coordinate nuclear weapon projects and their associated requirements detailed in Department of Energy (DoE), Department of Defense (DoD), and United States Air Force (USAF) directives. The Project Manager is a multifaceted position that ensures acquisition/production program milestones and objectives are anticipated, required program events are scheduled and program related tasks are properly coordinated.

Responsibilities:

• Lead task and project reporting for the Mk21 Fuze Mod PO, specifically Planning and Analysis Subgroup tasks including but not limited to developing and managing program reviews, plans, procedures, and other related tasks.

• Assist the Fuze Mod PO with program analysis, requirements review, risk management, production status and program management.

• Integrate program risks, schedules and milestones. Production responsibilities also include coordination with the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), update roadmap entries, and transition to a digital engineering environment integrating between the MM III weapon system and Sentinel weapon system.

• Develop briefings, program plans, spreadsheets, and performance measures for technical programs in reaction to short suspense demands with minimal input from managers or customers.

• Coordinate support for integrated engineering-level assessments, production, verification, validation, operation, maintenance, and problem resolution processes over the life cycle of the ICBM program to identify and mitigate design, production, and test deficiencies that could impact mission assurance.
  
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Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 4 years work experience or equivalent experience

Required Skills and Education

 

• 7 or more years progressive project management experience/5 years with a Masters.

• Familiarity with military technology and technical data.

• Exceptional communication skills (oral and written) commensurate with expected mid to senior level civilian and military participants from various US Government agencies.

• Ability to work independently, demonstrate strong initiative and organize daily tasks with minimal or no supervision.

• Experience with Microsoft Office products.

Preferred Skills and Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree.

• Current U.S. Government security clearance (Secret).

• Department of Defense Acquisition experience.

• Task planning/management utilizing Confluence and Jira.

• Project management of transitioning IT environments and processes.

About BAE Systems, Inc.

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.