Director II

Job Description Are you an experienced Program Director looking for an exciting role that will have an impact on developing strategy and business performance? BAE Systems'' Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) Business Area is seeking a Program Area Director to scale a portfolio of programs in the Small Form Factor Solutions (SFFS) Product Line. The SFFS Product Line is at the forefront of protecting the warfighter by developing next-generation technological solutions. We put our customers first - exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us", serving as a trusted partner in delivering products that provide precision, protection and performance.

As a SFFS Product Area Director, you will thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic and complex environment to drive strategic growth and performance for the portfolio over the full product lifecycle. The Product Area Director provides dual-track leadership, serving as both the primary architect for new business growth and the executive overseer of existing program execution across the portfolio. This role is responsible for "connecting the dots" between the marketplace and the company''s technical capabilities to identify and win new opportunities, while simultaneously ensuring that current program awards are delivered with excellence. The Director will lead multi-disciplined teams in a matrixed environment, managing the full program lifecycle from initial capture and "Price to Win" (PTW) strategies through to Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) and full-rate production.

Success in this role will require adeptness at collaborating with and influencing leaders and stakeholders across the product line, business, customer base, and suppliers to support mission-critical performance. As the leader of a cross functional team, you will champion innovation, build trusted relationships at all levels, grow and develop talent, and foster a culture of all voices. This position will report to the SFFS Product Line Director and will sit on the SFFS Leadership Team.

Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and classified work, it will take the form of on-site, with occasional travel to customer locations as needed presence. This role also requires travel to satellite facilities and customer sites; expected travel commitment is 25% - 50%.

Key Responsibilities and Requirements:

• Take responsibility for a team of program managers executing across portfolio of contracts, ensuring compliance with company standards, DFARS requirements, and the Operational Assurance Framework
• Provide leadership for new Small Form Factor Solutions business development, capture strategies, and proposals to secure top-priority pursuits
• Direct operational analysis trade studies to assess optimum requirements
• Act as the primary interface for senior-level executives and government customers, delivering strategic briefings and operational decision-making
• Demonstrate visible leadership across the portfolio, leading by example and driving program performance excellence
• Cultivate strong customer relationships at various levels with the US government and prime contractors and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and confidence in BAE Systems
• Leverage excellent written and oral communication skills and experience presenting to senior leaders and customers concerning projects, operations decisions, and strategies
• Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring skills with the ability to achieve results through others
• Business acumen mindset with an emphasis on strategic awareness within and outside the business
• Take an active role in development and execution of a growth strategy to support the product line's integrated business plan and technology growth plan.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Typically, a bachelor's degree in a technical or business-related discipline and a minimum of 12 years of experience leading technical and program teams through all phases of the lifecycle (capture to production) along with proven performance delivering on customer commitments in complex environments
• A strong ability to develop priorities across a large opportunity space
• Strong ability to collaborate across product lines and business areas
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to analyze and manage budgets effectively
• Successful experience both managing and winning large (>$100M lifecycle value) and complex programs involving the design, development / manufacture, and sustainment of complex solutions
• Exhibit sound interpersonal skills to interface, coordinate, and negotiate with company personnel and functional leadership
• Highly adaptable with a strategic mindset and strong sense of initiative
• United States Citizenship
• Active SECRET Clearance with ability to obtain TOP SECRET Clearance required
• Ability to obtain SAP-level clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• PMP certification
• Active TOP SECRET Clearance preferred;

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $173023 - $294137

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

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.