Weapon System Certification Branch Manager

Job Description

BAE Systems is seeking an exceptional, Program Manager professional for an exciting opportunity to support the Air Force's acquisition of the next generation Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM). This position could be filled at a GG12 or GG13 level depending on experience.

Why BAE Systems? BAE Systems is the third largest defense contractor in the world with an exceptional, mission-focused culture. The 800+ BAE Systems employees and sub-contractors located at Hill Air Force Base, Utah are closely aligned to the United States Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center. We support the Center in sustaining the existing LGM-30 Minuteman III (MM III) weapon system and acquiring its replacement, the LGM-35A Sentinel weapon system. We are a uniquely-valued mission partner delivering daily technical excellence and innovative solutions to our government customers. BAE Systems has earned accolades as a "Top Workplace" in Utah based on employee feedback for three consecutive years, earning special distinction for providing a healthy work-life balance for our valued employees. We work very hard to ensure this is a great place to work

Why Utah? You've got to see it to believe it Utah is an amazing state with diverse geography, an eclectic culture and an exceptional quality of life. We are located north of Salt Lake City at the foot of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains. The area offers an incredible range of outdoors pursuits across the seasons including hiking, climbing, hunting, fishing, camping, boating and world-class skiing at resorts that hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics. The state is home to five amazing National Parks and an easy drive from two more; Grand Teton and, famously, the first National Park in the world, Yellowstone. The Salt Lake City area offers a vast array of cultural activities and businesses including multiple professional sports teams. It is a western states hub for exceptional, cutting-edge medical care with people traveling from across the region for a range of nationally renowned specialty care centers and doctors. The Salt Lake International Airport is expanding and offers easy, direct access to just about anywhere you want to fly.

Why Sentinel? The Sentinel Program is an enormous and complex "Mega-Project" modernizing the entire ICBM weapon system deployed across tens of thousands of square miles in five states. Without any doubt, Sentinel is one of the DoD's most important acquisition efforts for the next decade, if not longer. It includes a complete refurbishment of hundreds of aging Minuteman III ICBM facilities to secure and support a newly designed, technologically advanced ballistic missile. It will also provide an entirely new command and control system as well as vast array of required support equipment specifically engineered to operate and sustain the new weapon system over the decades ahead. Sentinel is the Department of Defense's newest official "program of record," having achieved Milestone B. It enjoys broad, strong support at the national level. It is a long-term project -- the weapon system will deploy over a nine-year period beginning in approximately 2026, and remain operational until at least 2075. Sentinel is a career-defining program that will present unique and challenging opportunities that simply are not available with smaller projects.

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BAE Systems is looking for a Weapon System Certification Branch Manager to join our team at Hill AFB, UT for an exciting opportunity supporting the acquisition of the Sentinel system to replace MM III.

The Weapon System Certification Branch Manager will provide technical expertise, consultation, and program management as part of the Sentinel Weapon System Certification Branch and augment organic resources by providing weapon system expertise support to the government customer in maintaining the intelligence, defensive cybersecurity, system security, program protection, human systems integration, and supply chain programs for the Sentinel weapon system in accordance with requirements detailed in Department of Defense, United States Strategic Command, and Air Force directives, manuals and instructions.
The specific responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

Developing mechanisms for monitoring progress and for intervention and problem solving with other program managers and clients, including extensive contributions to proposal efforts when requested by managementDeveloping and managing schedules, preparing status reports, and reviewing status of projects with BAE Systems and government customer management teamsAssessing issues and developing resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectivesPerforming as a member of an Integrated Product Team (IPT), accountable to the government Program Manager, providing support for Air Force Strategic Systems, including monitoring for compliance with applicable Department of Defense, United States Strategic Command, and Air Force directives, manuals and instructionsEvaluating plans and criteria for technical activities in his/her specialty and recommending alternatives as required to comply with customer and company obligations. Leads projects or segments of major projects responsible for achievement of schedule, cost, and technical performance objectives Identifying, minimizing and managing risks to all areas within the Weapon System Certification BranchAttending conferences, meetings, and contractor involved working groups to represent assigned activity. Developing working group meeting agendas, preparing and consolidating briefing materials, meeting minutes, and answers to action items assigned by other agencies or organizations Directly interface with internal and external weapon system design, test, certification, and authorization agenciesConducting research in areas which require a moderate level of expertise and knowledge in areas of specialization and some related fields, and maintaining knowledge in area of specialization and awareness of developments in the remaining related fieldsEnsure quarterly objectives and key results are satisfied and engage with customer to draft, modify, and close as required Directly manage a team of diverse professionals, provide resource advise to senior leadership, disseminate and execute corporate policies, and work with Human Resources on personnel issues Responsible for ensuring tasks from government customer are properly assigned, monitored, and completed on schedule using a Confluence/JIRA workspace Performing various other duties as assigned by senior management

This position is located at 6008 Wardleigh Rd, Bldg. 1580, Hill Air Force Base, UT This position is a full-time on-site position that does not lend itself to hybrid work conditions.

Please note, pursuant to Government contract, this position requires US Citizenship.
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Required Education, Experience, & Skills 10+ years in direct Program Management experience; 8+ years with a Master's degreeKnowledge of Intelligence, system security and/or CybersecurityMust be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance and all special program accesses. The criteria for obtaining a security clearance is set by the US Government. You must be a US Citizen.Able to work independently, demonstrate strong initiative, and organize daily tasks with minimal supervision Strong communication skills (oral and written) commensurate with expected mid- to senior-level civilian and military participants from various U.S. Government agenciesDemonstrated experience with Microsoft Office products including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and OutlookBachelor's degree in Engineering or STEM related field desiredExcellent cognitive, communication (written and spoken), and interpersonal skills.At least 5 years' experience leading technical teamsExperience managing large projectsDemonstrated strong leadership skills ref: setting expectations, managing work, and lead individuals and teamsDemonstrated self-discipline to plan and prioritize their own work with successful resultsAn active U.S. government Secret security clearance and the ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI level clearance.Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Graduate degree in Engineering or a STEM related technical fieldMBA degree and/or PMP certificationASEP or other comparable professional certificationActive U.S. DoD Top Secret ClearanceExperience managing within, or entire, DoD acquisition programsExperience with technical systems, systems engineering, or businessICBM Weapon System experience (Sentinel and/or Minuteman)Specific knowledge and application of USAF SEAM principles and processesGeneral knowledge of MS Project, Primavera or other scheduling toolsGeneral knowledge of requirements management tools such as DOORSGeneral knowledge of product lifecycle management tools such as TeamcenterGeneral knowledge of model-based systems engineering processes and applications such as Cameo EAGeneral knowledge of software development, integration and deployment in a DevSecOps and/or Cloud environmentPay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $ $170910

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including 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.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.

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