Ops Program Spec Sr

BAE Systems•Sterling, VA

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking a highly skilled and strategic professional to drive organizational growth and operational excellence. In this role, you will partner with senior leadership to translate high-level mission priorities into actionable strategic plans, optimize organizational structures, and ensure cross-functional alignment across the enterprise. The ideal candidate is a disciplined leader capable of navigating complex organizational boundaries to integrate diverse capabilities and resources.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Organizational Management, Business Administration, Public Policy, or similar).
Organizational Management Expertise: Proven experience in organizational design, including the ability to analyze workforce capabilities and recommend structural changes to optimize operational efficiency.
Proven experience in strategic technical roadmap development, with the ability to forecast technology trends and integrate them into organizational planning.
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement governance frameworks that align activities with overarching mission objectives.
Experience in change management, specifically leading organizations through structural transitions or strategic pivots.
Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated experience and proficiency utilizing technological tools in assisting organizational or strategic planning initiatives.
Communication & Influence: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven track record of engaging, influencing, and aligning diverse stakeholders.
Program Management: Professional experience managing complex initiatives from inception through completion.
Cross-Functional Leadership: Proven experience leading coordination across organizational boundaries and integrating diverse capabilities and resources to achieve a common goal.

Nice To Haves

Experience working within the defense or intelligence community.
Proficiency in digital content management systems and collaborative design tools.
Experience managing board-level governance documentation.

Responsibilities

Develop and sustain comprehensive strategic plans in collaboration with senior leadership; facilitate and lead strategic planning sessions to define future states.
Identify critical mission priorities and growth opportunities to ensure the organization remains responsive to evolving requirements.
Analyze current organizational structures and recommend enhancements to better align human and technical resources with strategic objectives.
Lead the creation and execution of strategic technical roadmaps, ensuring that technological investments and capabilities evolve in alignment with long-term mission requirements.
Identify operational inefficiencies and implement process improvements to increase productivity and mission effectiveness.
Track progress against strategic milestones, provide executive-level briefings to leadership, and coordinate alignment across multiple teams.
Assess complex datasets to derive insights and deliver actionable recommendations for leadership decision-making.
Maintain and update critical organizational documentation and performance metrics.

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
employee assistance program
legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
paid parental leave
military leave
bereavement leave
any applicable federal and state sick leave
company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards