ICBM Transformation Program Manager

BAE Systems•Hill AFB, UT

2d•$107,359 - $182,510•Onsite

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking an exceptional Program Manager for a high-visibility, strategic role supporting the United States Air Force's Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) transition. This is a pivotal opportunity to drive the transition from the legacy Minuteman III to the next-generation Sentinel system. Operating within our Integration Support Contract (ISC), you will directly support the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) ICBM Directorate’s newly established Transformation and Infrastructure Division (NIH). About ICBM Transformation The transition of the ICBM fleet is a "Mega-Project" of national significance. To replace the 50-year-old LGM-30G Minuteman III, the Air Force is executing the largest construction project in its history—building entirely new, modern launch silos, launch centers, communications systems, and infrastructure. This modernization re-capitalizes the land-based leg of the U.S. nuclear triad, ensuring a credible deterrent against 21st-century adversaries. The Sentinel system will be deployed across the 90th Missile Wing (F.E. Warren AFB, WY), the 341st Missile Wing (Malmstrom AFB, MT), and the 91st Missile Wing (Minot AFB, ND). The Role As a Program Manager within NIH, you will support the strategic planning, execution, and oversight of the transition mission. You will serve as a key advisor to the ICBM Directorate executive leadership team and the ISC ICBM Transition Director, ensuring rigorous oversight of cost, schedule, and performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
8+ yrs experience (5 yrs with MS) in direct Program Management responsibilities.
ICBM experience in acquisition, operations, maintenance, or weapon system sustainment.
Experience in some type of military staff at the MAJCOM or higher-level, or corporate staff at the business unit or higher level.
Experience with evaluating technical quality, content, and results of all projects.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Experience working in a collaborative, multi-discipline team environment, able to define strategic goals, plan operations and implement tactical customer guidance with minimal day-to-day guidance.
Secret (or higher) security clearance, with ability to get a Top Secret/SCI.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in business, Engineering, or related fields.
Program Management Professional Certification.

Responsibilities

Manage the complex interplay between Minuteman III deactivation and Sentinel deployment planning to ensure seamless operational continuity.
Provide expert guidance to senior leadership on critical program risks, performance metrics, and strategic milestones.
Resolve systemic bottlenecks across the four ICBM Site Activation Task Forces and identify/mitigate leadership resource shortfalls.
Navigate a complex matrix environment to gain advocacy and alignment from cross-functional teams and indirect reports.
Lead the development of high-stakes communications, including Congressional Required Reporting and executive briefings.
Coach and mentor large, multidisciplinary organizations to align their operational outputs with the overarching program goals.
Drive task completion and strategic initiatives with minimal oversight, utilizing a self-driven management style to deliver results.