Engineering Manager IV - Engineering Operations Support

BAE Systems•Westminster, CO

3d•$173,023 - $294,137•Onsite

About The Position

Provide support to the Software & Ground Systems (SGS) department in areas that include department operations, functional leadership, new business pursuits and department staffing. This position is 25% indirect/75% direct and reports to the Operations Manager of SGS. The Engineering Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers' missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution. What You'll Do: Provide subject matter expertise in satellite ground systems operations and sustainment to existing and planned programs supporting the Ground Systems and Services (GSS) strategic business unit. Support department operations including staffing, hiring, resource allocation, and talent management. May also include process improvement initiatives, strategic department planning, cross-discipline coordination, department functional process implementation, and other strategic initiatives as defined by the director. Provide support to new business pursuits including but not limited to developing proposal responses, presenting solutions in writing or orally, building relationships with customers and stakeholders, analyzing customer needs, and identifying business opportunities. Provide engineering support as needed including participating in failure review boards, after action reviews, and Lifecycle Management reviews, Ensure that all business is conducted with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with all applicable laws, statutes, and regulations, as well as company policies and directives. Contribute to SGS strategic and operational planning. Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule. Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment. Perform other duties as necessary.

Requirements

BS/BA in related field plus 12 years or more related experience. Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
A current, active TS/SCI security clearance is required.
Demonstrated experience with Earned Value Management.
Demonstrated experience managing cost and schedule baselines.
Ability to self-start, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work independently and with a team.
Ability to apply sound leadership and management principles to an organization of high performing software and systems engineers.
Relevant work experience with end-to-end software development practices and processes including Agile methodologies.
Ability to operate at the system level and interface to all engineering disciplines and organizations.
Relevant work experience demonstrating knowledge of software engineering with DoD, intel community, and/or NASA customers.
Demonstrated excellent leadership and interpersonal skills in relevant business environments.
Influencing, communication and team skills will be critical to successful execution of the duties of the position.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working in and with controlled, classified security environments preferred.
Prior engineering functional management experience preferred.
Degree in Software, Systems, or Aerospace Engineering preferred.
Knowledge of ground hardware utilized in support of on-orbit satellite missions.
Certified Control Account Manager (CAM) experience.

Responsibilities

Provide subject matter expertise in satellite ground systems operations and sustainment to existing and planned programs supporting the Ground Systems and Services (GSS) strategic business unit.
Support department operations including staffing, hiring, resource allocation, and talent management.
May also include process improvement initiatives, strategic department planning, cross-discipline coordination, department functional process implementation, and other strategic initiatives as defined by the director.
Provide support to new business pursuits including but not limited to developing proposal responses, presenting solutions in writing or orally, building relationships with customers and stakeholders, analyzing customer needs, and identifying business opportunities.
Provide engineering support as needed including participating in failure review boards, after action reviews, and Lifecycle Management reviews
Ensure that all business is conducted with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with all applicable laws, statutes, and regulations, as well as company policies and directives.
Contribute to SGS strategic and operational planning.
Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company.
Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
Perform other duties as necessary.

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
employee assistance program
a legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards