Weapons Storage and Security System (WS3) - Program Manager

• Strategic Program Leadership: Develop and execute comprehensive program plans schedules and budgets to ensure successful program delivery aligning with organizational strategic objectives and meet NSA Certification and Nuclear Certification requirements
• Resource Management: Oversee and optimize program resources including personnel equipment and facilities to ensure compliance with Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) and cyber-security principles as well as relevant regulations and policies.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Foster collaborative relationships with stakeholders including government agencies contractors and team members to ensure program requirements are met including those outlined in the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) and the System Requirements Document (SRD).
• Risk Management: Develop and manage program risk mitigation plans including those related to NSA Certification and Nuclear Certification to ensure proactive identification and mitigation of potential risks.
• Compliance and Governance: Ensure strict adherence to relevant regulations policies and procedures including those related to nuclear surety and cybersecurity to maintain program integrity and compliance.

• Program Management Expertise: Utilize agile methodologies lean principles and risk-based approaches to drive program flexibility efficiency and risk management.
• Digital and Data-Driven: Leverage digital technologies and data analytics to drive program innovation improvement and informed decision making.
• Governance and Performance: Emphasize governance compliance and performance management including metrics stakeholder management and change management to ensure program success and delivery.
• You are a visionary leader able to develop and implement strategic plans that drive business growth and innovation.
• You are a master collaborator able to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders including customers partners and team members.
• You are a creative problem-solver able to develop innovative solutions to complex problems.
• You are customer-focused with a deep understanding of customer needs and a commitment to delivering exceptional service.
• You are detail-oriented with a keen eye for detail and an ability to analyze complex data.

• Bachelor with 10+ years of experience in program management (+8 years with Masters) preferably in an engineering defense or aerospace program
• Proven track record of successful program delivery
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Experience with government contracts acquisition process requirements and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL)
• Relevant experience is job-related work that provides the necessary knowledge skill and abilities to perform the role (position).
• Must be able to obtain Secret (or higher) security clearance
• Capable of creating required engineering documentation using Microsoft Office Suite products including Word PowerPoint Excel Project and Access
• Able to obtain Top Secret (or higher) security clearance

• Experience in testing commissioning and validation activities
• Familiar with Department of Defense programs
• Experience in requirement management software such as CAMEO
• Project Management Professional Certification

What We Do

Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission but it’s what we do. As a leading aerospace defense and security company we work together to deliver a full range of products and services for air land space and naval forces as well as advanced electronics security information technology solutions and customer support services. How we work is rooted in purpose – a purpose to protect those who protect us to unite our community of colleagues and customers and to drive forward the growth and development of our exceptional team members. It's where purpose connects.

Why Work With Us

We believe your career should be filled with innovation and discovery. And that's exactly what you'll find at BAE Systems. As you work to develop the latest technology and defend national security you will continually hone your skills and expand knowledge. On a sharp and collaborative team you will be challenged – and supported – at every turn.

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