Manager III - Strategic Development

BAE Systems•Westminster, CO

15h•$153,377 - $260,743•Hybrid

About The Position

BAE Systems, Space and Mission Systems (SMS) is looking for an experienced technical and strategic development manager to join the Military Space strategic development team. In this role you will support the Military Space P&L groups with strategy for identifying and developing needed technologies, capabilities, and partnership for future programs. This role requires both business and technology experience and a demonstrated ability to predict future needs and develop maturation plans involving IRAD and CRAD work. The Strategic Development team also works with the P&L groups to identify potential partners that can add discriminating capabilities to our mission architectures. The Military Space Strategic Business Unit delivers innovative space systems that drive mission success and provide resilient and persistent mission-level solutions to deter threats and counter emerging capabilities for the Department of War.

Requirements

BS/BA in related field plus 12 or more years 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 Top Secret security clearance is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI.
Experience with program bid and proposal formulation, win strategies, and technical bid baseline development.
Experience with Systems Engineering and mission architecture concepts.
Experience with program execution and customer relations.
Experience developing IRAD strategies and executing IRAD programs.
Experience with government R&D customers, development of CRAD programs, and creation of multifaceted technology development planning to include IRAD, CRAD, and contracted programs.
Experience negotiating commonality in technical approaches across funding programs for reuse and architecture advancement.
Ability to coordinate activities for teams, predict and meet schedules, resolve disconnects.
Working knowledge of space systems including busses and EO/IR and RF payloads
Excellent communication skills are essential, including the ability to understand the customer’s needs and provide clear communication of proposed solutions to both management and the customer.

Nice To Haves

A current, active Top Secret/SCI/SAP security clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

Engage with Military Space mission area directors and other staff to assess strategic needs in out years (2+).
Work with Military Space leadership to create long range plans to develop needed technologies, execute relevant demonstrations, and advance TRL.
Assess market conditions, trends, and new technologies that may be needed in the future and determine best courses to insert into Military Space roadmaps.
Work with other BAE Systems sectors to determine potential technologies of use for Military Space.
Engage with the business development teams to assess future bid strategies and needs
Work with the strategic development team to consolidate Military Space IRAD strategies and needs for all mission areas. Interact with SMS IRAD groups, monitor and assess IRAD execution
Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the SBU, SCUs, and the greater company.
Create market and business assessments based on business unit strengths and industry trends to help align capabilities development with future business conditions.
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
an 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.
Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.