Project Manager – Sentinel Launch Execution Team

BAE Systems

1d•Onsite

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking an exceptional Project Manager to support the Air Force's acquisition of the next generation Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) system, known as the Sentinel ICBM Program. This role directly supports the Sentinel Program’s Launch Execution Branch in acquiring the weapon system command & control capabilities. Duties include providing expert advice and support to Sentinel program managers throughout the acquisition cycle, focusing on areas such as weapon system command & control, ICBM nuclear codes/cryptography, ICBM targeting, and Nuclear command, control & communications (NC3) systems. The team member will support the government customer in reviewing and assessing the Sentinel prime contractor’s designs, documentation, architectures, and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) products. Expertise is provided on weapon system and lab architectures, concepts of operation, modeling, simulation and analysis (MS&A), and command & control integration options. This role will assist in day-to-day operations including status tracking, meeting support, contract performance monitoring, and integrated master schedule (IMS) management. The position involves interaction with government customer staff and senior leaders across various agencies, as well as coordinating with other program managers, engineers, logisticians, testers, and external agencies. The team includes existing staff with extensive expertise in the current Minuteman III weapon system and actively participates in ongoing studies and assessments for this next generation ICBM system.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of progressive technical experience in project management.
Must have a current Secret security clearance or higher (within last 6 years or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation).
Must be able to obtain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable timeframe.
US Citizenship status required pursuant to Government contract.

Nice To Haves

DoD acquisitions program experience is highly desirable.
Proficiency using office software such as Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Earned Value and/or control account manager (CAM) experience is a plus.
Experience with any aspect of ICBM weapon systems is desirable.
Familiarity with, or willingness to rapidly learn, schedule management programs such as Primavera or Microsoft Project is desired.
Self-motivated with excellent verbal and written communications skills in addition to sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating and negotiating with customer and company personnel.

Responsibilities

Provide expert advice and support to Sentinel program managers throughout the acquisition cycle.
Support the government customer in the review, and assessment of the Sentinel prime contractor’s designs, documentation, architectures, and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) products.
Provide expertise on weapon system and lab architectures; concepts of operation; modeling, simulation and analysis (MS&A); and plans for addressing command & control integration options.
Assist in the day-to-day operations of the Launch Execution Team including status tracking, meeting support, contract performance monitoring, and integrated master schedule (IMS) management.
Coordinate and integrate actions with other program managers, engineers, logisticians, testers, and external agencies.