F-35 Software Operations Lead
About The Position
Embedded within the LM-BAES-NGC Sustainment enterprise, this role leads development and support of software products and deployment of Suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel into the Sustainment team supporting the Global Fleet of F-35 aircraft (A, B & C variants). A key member of theSoftware and Depot Operations Services Management Team working for the Sustainment Director -Software and Depot Operations Services (SDOS). Due to the competitive nature of the F-35 program this role requires an individual thatcan be agile and strategically astute in order to secure ourposition on the program for the long term. This role is a senior operational representative of BAE Systems and is in a strategically significant customer environment where BAE Systems has significant growth aspirations. The role requires an element of business travel within the US and overseas as the role interfaces directly with Industry partners and the Joint ProgramOffice (JPO) at a senior level taking operational control and responsibility for an organization consisting of over 80 employees.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of work experience or equivalent.
- Prior experience in Aerospace/Defense Industry.
- Strategic Vision with an understanding of how to develop opportunities to increase.
- Experience on F-35 or similar program at a senior level interfacing with partners,various branches.
- Strategic Vision with an understanding of how to develop opportunities to increase Order Intake.
- Drive, influence and deliver in a complex international environment and in full compliance of PE, SSA and Export Control guidelines.
- Detailed knowledge in Program Management and Project Control with proven experience of leading projects and programs.
- Knowledge of Availability Contracting concepts and major programs to enable effective best practice sharing and opportunity development.
Nice To Haves
- Experience on F-35 or similar program at a senior level interfacing with partners, various branches of the military and the JPO.
- Knowledge and experience of the Warfighter community that operate the F-35 Weapons Platform and how they utilize their equipment.
- Knowledge of the relationship between the Warfighter, industrypartners and regulatory authorities thatoperate within each of the customer territories in which F-35s are based and operated.
- Experience resolving problems in which there are implications in US acquisition, US regulatory and F-35 contracting arrangements.
Responsibilities
- Responsible forthe General Management of F-35 Software through full project lifecycle.
- Management and support to Service Evolution campaigns to grow workshare related to area of responsibility.
- Responsible for the operational area inputs tothe proposal generation process.
- Responsible for the delivery of financials (orders, sales,profit, margin,cash, etc.) in line with Integrated Business Plan (IBP) commitments.
- Responsibilityand ownership ofSoftwareContract StatusReview (CSR).
- Leadan integratedteam responsiblefor ensuring best in class deliveryof contractualrequirements tocustomer.
- Developsenterprise levelmeasures and asuite ofappropriatePerformanceIndicators toprovide worldclass supportacross the GlobalFleet.
- Identifiesopportunities forcapability growthand businessdevelopmentleveraging theexpertise andexperience ofBAE Systems inthe provision ofSustainmentservicescontributing tothe transition ofthe service thatBAE Systemsprovides LM.
- Ensures theorganizationaddresses auditfindings in atimely andappropriatemanner and provide adviceand support tohelp closeissues. Generate,deliver andimplementeffectiveimprovements toovercome any non-complianceand monitoreffectiveness.
- Support thetransformation ofhow software isdeveloped anddelivered on theF-35 programwith specificconsideration forthe latestthinking aroundDevSecOps -Considerimplications ofcurrentgovernancestructures.
- Provide monthlyreports ofresource acrossoperational area,including forwarddemand andresourcesolutions
- Provides inputsto the SafetyCompliance &AssuranceReviews toassure theorganization ofits Safety andQualityManagementperformance.
- Leadscompliance withall applicablecontractualrequirements.
- Close working relationship with the other Operations Leads and the Business Lead.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
