Capture Program Manager III - Multi Function Seeker Opportunities (Hybrid)

Job Description
Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.

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BAE Systems’ Precision Strike (PS) Business Area has an immediate opening for a Capture Manager III for the Precision Guidance and Sensing Solutions (PGSS) Product Line. This critical role will help grow the PGSS product line by applying BAE Systems’ broad technology base to fill real gaps that Department of Defense customers have in the area of precision guided weapons. The Capture Manager coordinates, plans, controls and executes a collection of pursuits and programs.

The ideal candidate is an experienced capture professional to pursue a number of multi-function munitions seeker opportunities. The candidate should understand the US Department of Defense acquisition cycle, capture strategy development, and proposal development. Applicant should have several years of direct experience as a member of capture teams.

In this job, you will:

• Lead, develop, and execute multiple new and ongoing business capture campaign strategies in the areas of imaging, radio frequency, and GPS sensor technologies and their application in weapon seeker applications.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks manage resources across multiple business areas, interface with Sector new business capture efforts, clearly communicate within and across business areas to de-conflict new business capture efforts.
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive external communication plan to build enduring, persistent relationships and demonstrate thought leadership in the mission and market space by staying actively engaged with our key external stakeholders at the highest levels within the US government, prime contractors, and at BAE.
• Measure and regularly report out on program results, including to senior leadership.
• Lead through inspiration and encouragement and foster a culture of innovative problem solving, performance excellence, and continuous improvement on the program team to deliver affordable, effective, and dependable outcomes.

**Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status**

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Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business-related discipline and a minimum of 12 years of experience in program or capture management and/or with functional activities related to the program lifecycle, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Active Secret Clearance.
• Demonstrated experience in building customer and supplier relationships, leading customer interactions and discussions of a technical and/or strategic nature.
• Experience integrating scope, schedule, and budget for the successful execution of program objectives.
• Highly developed collaboration and leadership skills with demonstrated success partnering with cross-functional colleagues.
• Ability to lead complex teams that are distributed across geographic locations in a borderless fashion.
• Capable of working independently and within team(s) to solve problems.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment that requires a high degree of initiative, adaptability, and closure orientation.
• Demonstrated professionalism and excellent written and interpersonal communication skills to interface and negotiate with and present to a variety of stakeholders including coworkers, leadership, customers, and suppliers.
• Knowledge of Government contracting, current acquisition trends and customer / competitor behaviors is a positive.
• Proficiency with business tools such as Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Program Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Certified Capture Team Lead.

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.