Infrastructure Acquisitions Program Manager

BAE Systems

6d•$136,000 - $231,200

About The Position

Join BAE Systems' as an Infrastructure Acquisitions Program Manager, to be part of a diverse and enthusiastic team who solves some of the world's most complex technical challenges directly supporting national security! The role supports the 'Sentinel' Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Program replacing the aging Minuteman III (MMIII) ICBM. The position will be based at Hill AFB, Utah with opportunity for travel to sites as needed. Join BAE Systems', one of the largest defense contractors on the planet, giving you that ability to flex among programs, while engaging in the work that you love. Our team is on the cutting edge of some of the newest digital engineering tools and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices to meet existing warfighter requirements. As part of these contracts, BAE Systems’ provides Advisory and Assistance Services in the areas of engineering, logistics, management, scientific analysis, and other subject matter expertise to augment and optimize management of these critical programs. Here, we value our workforce, and their well-being. We prioritize safety, work life balance, and offer competitive benefits. This position offers a flexible work environment, based on a 5/40 schedule, with the ability to flex-time where needed, to support you. Make a difference doing work you can be proud of, be challenged by, and be part of a team that shares a passion of helping to protect our nation. BAE Systems is looking for a Program Manager to lead a small team of project managers and engineers supporting the governments acquisition of infrastructure design and construction for the Sentinel ICBM program. The Program Manager will be responsible for fostering a positive team culture that aligns with and contributes to the overall acquisition team's culture and goals. This includes conflict management, change management, effective communication, and strong leadership to achieve the program vision and schedule. The Program Manager will also lead technical projects, working groups, and technical discussions, as necessary, to support infrastructure acquisition efforts and in accordance with government directives and requirements. The Program Manager will be responsible for document development, meeting organization, coordination across multiple organizations, interface with scheduling, coordination and oversight of work, interface with financial & contracting personnel, and monthly deliverables to the government. You are an experienced and skilled leader, willing to meet challenges fearlessly and balance mission priorities across your team while successfully maintaining personnel and customer relationships: You thrive in a fast-paced environment You are a collaborator and love working with a greater team to further the organization's higher-level goals and objectives You are customer-oriented and always try to anticipate the customer’s needs and work hard to exceed their expectations You are data driven with attention to details, and able to meet or exceed project milestones Why Utah? You’ve got to see it to believe it! Utah is an amazing state with diverse geography, a unique culture and an exceptional quality of life. We are located north of Salt Lake City at the foot of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains. The area offers an incredible range of outdoors pursuits across the seasons including hiking, climbing, hunting, fishing, camping, boating, mountain biking, and world-class skiing at resorts that hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics. The state is home to five amazing National Parks and an easy drive from two more; Grand Teton and Yellowstone. The Salt Lake City area offers a vast array of cultural activities and businesses including professional sports teams. It is a western states hub for world-class, cutting-edge medical and health care. The Salt Lake International Airport is modernizing and offers easy, direct access to just about anywhere in the world.

Requirements

BS degree in a engineering/program management or related field
15 year of experience in Project/Program Management
Experience with ICBMs and working with multiple government agencies
Experience working in and leading a collaborative, multi-disciplined team environment
Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
US Citizen able to obtain a security clearance with ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP)

Nice To Haves

Active Secret (or higher) security clearance, with Special Access Program (SAP) access
Experience working with/for Air Force senior leaders, understanding the military cultural norms and standards
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Master's degree in Management or related Field
Understand comprehensive logistics & management activities
Experience with Government project management software (JIRA, TMT, Confluence, SharePoint)
Experience with Organizational Change Management
Experience with vertical construction, or large-scale infrastructure projects

Responsibilities

Managing program schedules, milestones, and resources
Ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and regulations
Coordinating with stakeholders, including senior management and government stakeholders
Identifying and mitigating program risks
Managing and resolving program issues and conflicts
Contract management: facilitating modifications and ensuring compliance
Workload management: overseeing BAE workload and allocating program resources
Provide status updates/reports to senior management and government stakeholders
Provide data management by ensuring quality control and management

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
Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.