Program Manager-Liaison

BAE Systems•Offutt AFB, NE

2d•$120,874 - $205,486•Onsite

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking a Program Manager I to provide program and project management support for the Strategic Automated Command Control System (SACCS) Acquisition Programs, supporting an acquisition program for the Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications System. The program is designed to extend SACCS system life and transition to the follow-on Sentinel ICBM System, formerly known as the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD). The role may provide support across sustainment, transition and deployment schedule management; weapon system risk management; mission integration; enterprise management; and stakeholder liaison and advocacy. The successful candidate will manage SACCS acquisition program support through all phases awarded by the Government, meeting financial, schedule, technical, and new-business objectives. The position requires leadership of subject-matter experts and direct people-management capability, along with responsibility for program and project activities, schedules, budgets, status reporting, issue resolution, and technical and analytical guidance. The Program Manager will support government leadership, maintain customer relationships, and act as the primary liaison between the Government SACCS Program Management Office, the 595th Strategic Communications Squadron, and other NC3 stakeholders. This includes advocating for operational and stakeholder requirements, translating user needs into program inputs, and resolving cross-organizational issues. The role includes attending internal and external meetings, reviewing and approving customer correspondence, and following required quality processes, including peer review. The incumbent will maintain expertise in DoD acquisition requirements and execute A&AS efforts in accordance with DoD 5000-series instructions. Personnel responsibilities include interviewing and onboarding, coordinating base access and security requirements, offboarding, and conducting performance evaluations in accordance with BAE policies. Monthly travel to Hill AFB, Utah, is required for program collaboration on schedules and technical requirements. The position is located at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, and its classified special-access environment is not conducive to teleworking. U.S. citizenship is required by the Government contract.

Requirements

At least 8 years of direct program management experience; the posting specifies 8+ years with a Master’s.
Excellent cognitive, written and spoken communication, and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of Middle Tier Acquisition, Major Capability Acquisition, Software Acquisitions Pathway, Performance Work Statements, Statements of Work, and other acquisition documents.
Active U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance granted within the last 5 years.
At least 5 years of experience leading technical teams.
Experience managing large projects.
Demonstrated leadership skills, including setting expectations, managing work, and leading individuals and teams.
Self-discipline to plan and prioritize work with successful results.
Experience managing and forecasting budget requirements.
Ability to manage personnel in individual and team environments to execute short- and long-term programmatic goals and objectives.
U.S. citizenship is required pursuant to the Government contract.
Ability to work at Offutt AFB, Nebraska; the classified special-access environment is not conducive to teleworking.

Nice To Haves

BS/MS degree and/or PMP certification.
Previous work with DoD, USAF, or other military communication systems.
Experience serving as a liaison between a Government PMO and operational units and advocating for user and stakeholder requirements.
Experience managing within, or managing an entire, DoD acquisition program in a Systems Program Office.
Experience with technical systems, network design, and software coding.
General knowledge of MS Project, Primavera, or other scheduling tools.
General knowledge of requirements management tools.
General knowledge of product lifecycle management tools.
General knowledge of model-based systems engineering processes.
General knowledge of software development, integration, and deployment in a DevSecOps and/or Cloud environment.

Responsibilities

Manage, coordinate, plan, organize, control, integrate, and execute SACCS Acquisition Program Support through all phases awarded by the Government.
Achieve financial, schedule, technical, and new-business performance objectives.
Lead and demonstrate strong ethics, safety, and security practices, with direct people-management responsibility.
Attend internal and external meetings to address business items and customer requirements.
Review and approve customer correspondence and follow required quality processes, including peer review.
Maintain expertise in DoD acquisition requirements and execute A&AS efforts according to DoD 5000-series instructions.
Ensure program and project personnel maintain knowledge relevant to their programs and subject-matter expertise.
Direct project and program activities or segments of major projects; review project and budget status, manage schedules, and prepare status reports.
Assess issues and develop solutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives.
Provide technical and analytical guidance to the project team.
Conduct location hiring actions, including interviewing and onboarding, and coordinate base access, building vindication, security requirements, and offboarding for direct reports.
Conduct personnel performance evaluations in accordance with BAE policies.
Directly support government leadership and maintain strong customer relationships.
Serve as primary liaison between the Government SACCS PMO, the 595th Strategic Communications Squadron, and other NC3 stakeholders.
Advocate for operational and stakeholder requirements, translate user needs into actionable program inputs, and drive cross-organizational issues to resolution.
Travel monthly to Hill AFB, Utah, for program collaboration on schedule and technical requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.