Business Operations Manager II - McLean VA

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•McLean, VA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Air & Space Force Solutions (ASFS) is a Business Area within the Intelligence & Security division of the Platform & Services segment of BAE Systems Inc. ASFS is responsible for the execution of all Air & Space Force-related programs within I&S and for business operations and growth in this market. The Air & Space Force Solutions Business Operations manager will report directly to the VP/GM and will be a member of the ASFS senior leadership team. The Business Operations Manager directs all areas of business operations, both on a daily basis as routine issues arise, executing a wide and challenging range of support activities that underpin the efficient operations of this large and complex business, and looking to the future as they undertake the planning and execution of longer-term strategic operations and initiatives. The individual in this role will actively participate in all business reviews and decisions and manage all reporting requirements upwards. They delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel, identifying and resolving issues and conflicts within the business unit. They interpret companywide policies and processes and establish ASFS operating policies and processes that ensure the smooth operation of the business. They interact frequently with all levels of the business and with external management/stakeholders.

Requirements

BS or equivalent experience in a management or engineering field.
Ten+ years’ related experience in business operations or program management.
Thorough understanding of industry best practices in the DoD technical services market.
Good oral and written communications skills.
Significant experience working with non-engineering functions and business processes (Business Development, Contracts, Pricing, Finance, Procurement).
Active Top Secret clearance

Nice To Haves

Post-graduate degree in related technical or in management-related discipline.
Knowledge and experience working in the DoD technical services industry.
Experience in proposal processes and development.
PMP accreditation.

Responsibilities

Design and enforce a unified cadence for MBRs/QBRs/MMRs—including pre-read standards, KPI thresholds, and corrective action tracking—ensuring upstream executive alignment and downstream execution.
Serve as the conduit between VP/GM and ASFS Leadership Team; consolidate program status, risks, and dependencies across multiple factory locations to drive cross-functional decision-making.
Prepare executive-level reporting that synthesizes operational performance, cost/schedule outcomes, and mission-critical improvement initiatives into clear narratives and scenario-based recommendations.
Coordinating MBRs, QBRs, data call responses for ASFS, liaison with Functions, MMRs, monitor and tracking of training.
Planning and Management of ASFS facilities, including facilities rationalization, improvements and new requirements.
Lead cost estimation, allocation, tracking, and deep-dive variance analysis across a portfolio of programs; tie resource decisions to contractual baselines and operational capacity.
Prepare and present comprehensive forecasts—including sensitivity analysis to senior leadership and internal/external customers; translate complex trends into actionable financial levers.
Direct facility rationalization and growth planning across sites; develop business cases for improvements and new requirements that optimize safety, capacity, and mission readiness.
Oversee proactive safety initiatives (e.g., hazard assessment, preventive maintenance, readiness reviews) aligned with corporate standards; track leading indicators to reduce risk.
Lead internal/external audits end-to-end—scoping, readiness, execution, and remediation—while strengthening control environments that pass inspection repeatedly.
Establish and enforce incident management, change management, and release governance standards to ensure stability and high availability of platforms and services.
Monitor, report, and improve employee training across safety, compliance, and technical domains; tie certification pathways to operational roles and mission-critical readiness.
Promote a high-performance culture through transparent metrics, root-cause analysis, and shared lessons learned; recognize teams for measurable improvements.
Manage sponsorships and community investment planning aligned to ASFS priorities; track impact and employee engagement outcomes.
Lead complex integration efforts (org design, process harmonization, systems consolidation) and realignment initiatives that enhance efficiency and reduce handoffs.
Lead initiatives that use predictive models to flag capacity constraints, defect trends, and incident precursors; activate preventive actions to avoid customer impact.
Set capacity, staffing, and tooling strategies for peak-load scenarios; validate readiness through simulations and after-action reviews.
Coordinating MBRs, QBRs, data call responses for ASFS, liaison with Functions, MMRs, monitor and tracking of training
Develop and track key operational metrics (availability, incident response, MTTR, throughput, customer impact, cost/schedule performance); publish role-based dashboards for transparency.
Perform recurring variance analyses across cost, schedule, and quality; drive root-cause containment and monitor the efficacy of corrective actions over time.