Director of Future-Shaping Synthetic Modeling

Job Description

Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.

See what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems

In Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions, we provide next-generation threat detection and countermeasure solutions to provide unparalleled electronic warfare capabilities to enhance mission survivability.
The Countermeasure and ElectroMagnetic Attack (CEMA) Solutions business area provides cutting edge products and capabilities which sense and disrupt enemy kill chains in the EOIR and RF Spectrums. Our vision, leading the future of integrated electromagnetic spectrum superiority, fuels our curiosity and propels our teams to be thought leaders at developing, integrating and transitioning technologies into operational capabilities. We believe how we work is just as important as what we work on, and we are guided by the principles of: one team who embraces inclusion and the power of all voices to achieve best in class outcomes.

The pace of threat evolution, technology development and the complexity of executing realistic live testing makes simulation a must to show our customers the full value of our solutions. Future-Shaping Synthetic Modeling (FSSM) allows us to develop digital architectural, performance, and mission-level models of our integrated, multi-domain systems performing together in complex operational scenarios. This critical capability demonstrates how BAE Systems technologies support future missions and provides insights into new opportunities to further our customers’ defense strategies. The CEMA FSSM Director will work across the business area to integrate performance analysis and drive FSSM adoption, providing operational analysis that shapes and supports the direction of our product portfolio. This is an essential change in how we work to ensure we outpace the mission needs of our customers. The Future-Shaping Synthetic Modeling Director reports directly to the CEMA business area Technical Director.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading FSSM team to achieve business success via the application and demonstration of modeling, simulation, and operational analysis to tell the mission impact story across the breadth of CEMA’s products and services. The Director will work with the Sector level FSSM director to set the vision, strategy, and roadmap to support our major programs and pursuits with FSSM capabilities, business area specific product performance models and dynamic simulations of those products in real-time mission scenarios. Specific job responsibilities include the following:

• Provide leadership for CEMA, across our product lines, to meet FSSM needs by collaborating, planning, and executing in partnership with Engineering and campaign teams on FSSM capability development and cross- business area model leverage strategy. Engage and interact on FSSM across the CEMA business area and the greater Electronic Systems Sector.
• Defining CEMA’s “Analytical Agenda” by gathering and understanding the system and mission-level operational analysis requirements of the Business Area as they defend existing and pursue emerging strategic programs.
• Identify the necessary modeling infrastructure, tools, processes, people, and facilities to ensure strategic FSSM goals are exceeded.
• Work with the ES FSSM organization to accomplish the objectives, mission and strategy as set forth in the ES HEAT Strategy, ES business plan and ES Technology Strategy.
• Provide leadership and active engagement in the execution of a portfolio of programs, direct and matrixed, developing FSSM capabilities and executing operations analysis, in collaboration with the CEMA product lines and other ES business areas. Ensure appropriate integration of individual FSSM efforts into the broader ES-wide FSSM strategy.
• Provide leadership oversight and active engagement in the development of FSSM investment alternatives and the pursuit of business opportunities which generate the ability to fund architectural, performance, and mission-level model development, integration, and demonstration. Identify and engage in external opportunities to shape and win FSSM contracts.
• Establish relationships across the broader external Operational Analysis community inclusive of government and DOD contractor organizations with the goal of establishing BAE systems as a known, trusted partner and advisor.
• Engage to actively manage the most valuable resource we have within the organization: our human capital, to include activities related to recruiting top talent, employee development, employee sponsorship/mentorship, employee engagement and succession planning within the group.

*Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship*Required Education, Experience, & Skills

The FSSM Director candidate shall have demonstrated or obtained the following education, experience and skills:

• Demonstrated familiarity with multi-domain mission scenarios and military operations
• Familiarity with major DoD modeling frameworks and digital tools such as Joint Simulation Environment (JSE), MITE, AFSIM, DIADs, ESAMs, NGTS, VBS4, CAMEO, and SYSM
• Proven ability to lead a diverse organization across multiple geographic business sites.
• Capability to lead a large, distributed organization through complex culture change.
• Advanced degree in electrical engineering, electronic engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or business administration.
• >15 years of portfolio management experience in Defense or related markets
• Ability to think strategically and formulate strategic vision, strategies, and implement actions to achieve goals in a changing environment.
• Business and technical leadership, management, and decision making focused on defense electronics products.
• Strong customer focus and demonstrated ability to build and manage relationships with internal business area customers, as well as external commercial and defense ecosystem partners.
• Ability to communicate at all levels within the customer community and the corporate community.
• Business development mindset with in-depth experience in the development of growth strategies within the defense electronics ecosystem.
• Competent in talent management and development, performance management, mentoring, coaching, and team communications.
• Ability to achieve results through others. Demonstrated ability to develop leaders in an organization.
• Active US Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Eligible for Special Access Program clearance

• Proven breadth of business leadership from technology seedling and maturation through product development; from conception through sustainment.
• Passion to deliver Electronic Systems Defense and Commercial Missions: 'We Protect Those Who Protect Us' and 'We Innovate for Those Who Move the World'.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $164000 - $278800

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 Electronic Systems 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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

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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