Sentinel Future Capabilities Configuration Management Program Manager

Job Description

The Opportunity

Join BAE Systems' Air & Space Force Solutions and be part of a diverse and enthusiastic team that solves some of the world's most complex technical challenges. For the sixth consecutive year, BAE Systems was named among the Salt Lake Tribune's "Top Workplaces" by our employees, earning special distinction for providing a healthy work-life balance for our valued employees. We work very hard to ensure this is a great place to work!

This new ICBM program will design, develop, produce, and deploy new payload system suites (reentry vehicles and/or countermeasures). The key payload attributes include enhancements in accuracy, lethality, and ICBM Reentry System/Reentry Vehicle (RS/RV) interoperable operations. Program activities will also include the employment of digital acquisitions through the application of digital engineering, agile software development, and open systems architectures.

BAE Systems, under the Integration Support Contract, is looking for an experienced Program Manager to lead the Configuration Management/Data Management (CM/DM) efforts in support of an advance reentry capabilities program. The CM/DM Lead will be responsible for the following:

• Serve to establish and implement an integrated CM/DM plan for the program in a complex digital engineering environment, engaging in many ad hoc activities required to ensure streamlined CM/DM processes for the program

• Collaborate across all functions within the program to incorporate CM/DM concepts, techniques, and requirements

• Communicate frequently and build positive rapport with the Government customer and senior leadership

• Facilitate internal and external meetings to support the program and represent CM/DM in working groups or control boards

• Identify and mitigate CM/DM risks

• Provide solutions to complex problems that are consistent with the program's digital engineering objectives

• Identify opportunities for change and champion needed changes within the program

• Develop mechanisms for monitoring metrics and for intervention and problem solving within the team, management, and government customers

• Knowledge of, and skill in, the use of principles of negotiation as required to reconcile diverse opinions that can arise from conflicts

• Participate in process improvements initiatives and implement more effective procedures

• Provide leadership and mentorship to a diverse integrated team

You must be an experienced and skilled leader, willing to meet challenges fearlessly and balance mission priorities across your team while successfully maintaining personnel and customer relationships:
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment
• You are a collaborator and love working with a greater team to further the organization's higher-level goals and objectives
• You are a visionary, you are able to think outside the box and implement new and innovative ideas
• You are customer-oriented and always try to anticipate the customer’s needs and work hard to exceed their expectations

Why Utah? You’ve got to see it to believe it! Utah is an amazing state with diverse geography, a unique culture and an exceptional quality of life. We are located north of Salt Lake City at the foot of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains. The area offers an incredible range of outdoors pursuits across the seasons including hiking, climbing, hunting, fishing, camping, boating, mountain biking, and world-class skiing at resorts that hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics. The state is home to five amazing National Parks and an easy drive from two more; Grand Teton and Yellowstone. The Salt Lake City area offers a vast array of cultural activities and businesses including professional sports teams. It is a western states hub for world-class, cutting-edge medical and health care.

Pursuant to Government contract, this position requires US Citizenship status.
This position is only located at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, due to the special-access classified working environment and is not conducive to regular “telework” or remote schedules.


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Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelors degree from an ABET accredited program.

• 10 years of experience with configuration management (CM) or data management (DM), or 8 years of experience with Master’s degree.

• Demonstrated ability to build positive rapport with a Government Customer.

• Experience in understanding, creating, and managing sound processes.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret /SCI security clearance with Special Access Program (SAP).
  
  NOTE: The criteria for granting clearance is set by the US Government.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Current Secret Clearance or higher.

• Knowledge or previous experience with Air Force Operations and acquisition programs.

• Previous experience with AF Configuration Management/Data Management processes.

• Previous experience with military weapon systems.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $103590 - $176130

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 Intelligence & Security
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.

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.