Job Description For over 20 years, BAE Systems space products have enabled nearly every commercial, civil and national security space missions. Missions such as GPS, weather monitoring, satellite TV and radio, and deep space exploration - including all recent Mars rovers - rely on BAE Systems radiation-hardened electronics. From silicon to systems, our space products are ubiquitous throughout Earth’s orbit and beyond.
In support of this mission, our Space Systems product line is seeking a program area director to lead our Space Electronics product and customer portfolio. Based in Manassas, Virginia and reporting to the Space Systems product line director, this leadership opportunity is critical to our success.
Responsibilities of this position include and are not limited to:
- Leading the Space Electronic program area through all phases of the capture and program lifecycle with profit & loss accountability.
- Diagnosing program performance concerns and developing solutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction objectives.
- Developing and executing a strategy to deliver a Space Electronics integrated business and technology growth plan.
- Applying the use of earned value management techniques and other analytical industry best practices to achieve programmatic aims.
- Communicating effectively and working cross-functionally in a matrixed organization to achieve results. As a component, interact frequently with senior-level executives and customers concerning projects, operational decisions, contracts, and strategies.
- Modeling and demonstrating strong leadership in ethics, safety, and security.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- A bachelor’s degree in a business or technical field of study with 12+ years of general business or project/program management experience
- Previous leadership and management of cross-functional teams
- A demonstrated history of developing creative solutions to highly complex project/program management challenges
- Financial management experience and expertise and a history of executing to revenue and profit targets
- Direct customer relationship management experience with U.S. Department of War customers
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Master's degree in a business or technical field of study
- Direct engineering or program management experience within the space domain to include exposure to radiation-hardened single board computers
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or DAWIA Level 11/111
- Hands-on experience leading production programs as program manager/director
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, Inc.BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
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.