IT & Security Business Partner

BAE Systems Plc•Nashua, NH

43d•$150,370 - $255,630

About The Position

In this Director level role, the Information Technology (IT) & Security Business Partner will be an engaged member of the Precision Strike Business Area (BA) leadership team, developing and overseeing IT & Security strategic plans, projects, budgets, and service delivery support to achieve integrated business plans. As a BA leadership team member, this individual is responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships and partnerships across stakeholder organizations to deliver timely solutions and efficient services to meet explicit and implicit needs of the business. Qualified candidates should have strong and balanced competencies in leadership, business acumen, IT and Security service delivery, technology advancement, collaboration, and communications. In this Director level Information Technology & Security Business Partner opportunity you will make impacts in the following ways;

Requirements

Active Secret Clearance, Bachelor's degree and 12 or more years of relevant experience related to the position
Ability to work across multiple functions / organizations and build trusted working relationships
Business acumen and working level experience in support of business operations
Extensive knowledge of IT industry standard service delivery, operations, processes, standards, tools, and capabilities with a focus on infrastructure and project management
Track record of identifying, developing and implementing IT and Security system, people, and process improvements to improve business performance
Experience interpreting and enforcing government and company security policies and providing direction and guidance to personnel
Willingness to learn and acquire new skills and adapt seamlessly to an ever-changing technology and security environment
Demonstrated record of managing internal and external (supplier) stakeholders
Acumen in operational planning, project management, business finance, and IT Service Delivery
Strong written, verbal and presentation skills- ability to communicate effectively at leadership levels with a focus on delivering value and business outcomes
Strong leadership competencies and operates with executive presence
Self-directed, proactive, detail oriented, and an ability to multi-task
Ability to formulate a strategic vision, define, and implement action plans to achieve goals
Ability to handle conflict and resolve difficult situations
Understanding of ICD 705, TEMPEST, and classified facility policy and procedure associated with NISPOM, SAP and SCI facilities
Understanding of DoD Security (physical/cyber/industrial) principles and integration; both classified and unclassified
Background and knowledge of working in closed or classified environments

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated record of capturing and developing business requirements to support the development of technical solutions
Program/Project Management and oversight
Ability to carry out data analytics to identify opportunities for efficiencies and innovation
Industry Specific standard certifications, i.e. Security+, DoD Security certifications, and ITIL Foundations
Master's degree in a related field
Top Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

As the IT & Security Functional Lead, serves as integral leadership member of the BA Leadership Team
Leads IT & Security Functional performance to achieve BA Objectives and Plans
Participates in development of BA strategic plans and leads associated IT & Security strategic planning
Manages and supervises a staff of Business Analysts that serve on and support Product Line leadership teams within the Business Area
Understands market directions and challenges, including customer priorities and competitive issues
Engages business stakeholders to understand IT & Security requirements and priorities
Provides early forecasting of high-level future business directions to IT & Security functional counterparts and relevant IT service centers
Communicates business needs with appropriate IT solution centers and/or Security representatives (internal/external) to gain alignment between business needs and outcomes
Deï¬nes, prioritizes, and represents IT & Security related program and project initiatives for the business
Gathers detailed business requirements and deï¬nes scope by conducting meetings/interviews, and facilitating large group/cross-functional sessions with partners
Ensures accurate representation and integration of functional stakeholders to major IT & Security projects
Assures IT & Security Service Delivery to the BA through strong partnerships, communications, commitment, and mutual accountability with IT & Security (internal/external) counterparts and relevant IT service centers
Identifies IT & Security functional challenges and advances continuous improvement initiatives
Develops, monitors, and manages financial budgets for areas of responsibility
Exercises authority/leadership through influence, empowered by support from IT & Security Leadership
Promotes cybersecurity compliance without significant impact to business operations
Maintains up-to-date awareness of the current and future directions of the industry and associated technologies, and forms recommendations for implementing new/upgraded systems, technologies and/or processes in the IT and or Security domains ensuring compliant and modernized capabilities are deployed

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
Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.