Job Description

BAE Systems is a leading provider of innovative C4ISR Systems, delivering actionable intelligence to our Customers, Warfighters and the US Government. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Subcontract Program Manager to play a key role in supporting the Golden Dome Program area, a highly sensitive and strategic program focused on the development of advanced space-based capabilities.

You will be responsible for the end-to-end management of a portfolio of complex development subcontracts, driving performance and ensuring the successful delivery of cutting-edge satellite and payload capabilities. Reporting to the Space Systems Product Line Supply Chain Director, this is an individual contributor role, likely to grow to include leading and mentoring a team of Subcontract PMs over the program’s lifecycle. This program is at the forefront of space domain awareness and offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a critical national security initiative. This role will reside within the Space Systems Product Line, and is contingent upon program award.

The C4ISRS Business Area provides actionable intelligence for our warfighters and decision makers through innovative technical solutions across all domains, from the seas, to the skies, to the stars. We enable our warfighters to stay ahead of the threat, by delivering exquisite, cutting-edge capabilities to our Customers.

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems

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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

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.

Required Skills and Education

Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time
Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 10 years work experience or equivalent experience
Experience in Subcontract Management, Project Management or Program Management
Strong demonstrated negotiation skills and strategies
Experience in new business capture to include proposals
Experience developing long-term strategies and tactical plans to achieve enterprise objectives.
Successful, proven record of leading and managing multi-discipline project teams
Ability to develop plans specifying goals, staffing, scheduling, identification of risks, contingency plans, and allocation of available resources
Experience with scope management and cost estimating, including estimate to complete/estimate at completion (ETC/EAC) processes.
Ability to communicate with senior management regarding subcontract performance status (cost / schedule / resources / risk) as well as performance to financial objectives
Experience communicating externally either with customers or suppliers

Preferred Skills and Education

A foundational understanding of satellite subsystems (power, propulsion, thermal control, communications, attitude control, structures) is essential. The SPM needs to understand what subcontractors are delivering and how it integrates. This isn’t about doing the engineering, but about understanding the technical challenges, management of technical risk and ensuring program execution.
Satellite Payload Integration Experience
Previous experience in satellite programs and space-based acquisition environment
Strong Emotional Intelligence
Inquisitive, innovative thinker
Generosity of thought and knowledge.
Prior experience as a Program Manager
Experience leading cross-functional teams Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
Program Management Institute’s (PMI) Program Management Professional (PMP) certification
Demonstrated Risk Management experience
Experience with information systems such as Oracle
Knowledge of acquisition policies and procedures with associated knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR)
Significant experience managing the development and compliance of requirements (SOWs, specifications, contractual terms, etc.)
Strong organizational skills to handle many overlapping projects simultaneously
Willingness and desire for continuous improvement.
Earned Value Management and Lifecycle Management experience
Professional Supply Chain Certification: C.P.M., C.P.S.M., P.M.P.
Graduate degree in a related field, i.e.: JD, MBA, Master’s Degree in Engineering and/or Business Administration
Control Account Management (CAM) experience (at minimum, CAM trained)

Typical Education and Experience

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