The Director will guide business development for the F-35 program, maintaining relationships with military and industry partners, requiring extensive experience in defense budgeting and acquisition.
Job Description
Director, F-35 Requirements & Programs, provides guidance, advice, and support to the Electronic Combat Systems Business Area (ECS) and business opportunity identification/creation in support of current and new business activities with the F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) in the Arlington, VA area. Customers in addition to JPO may include DoD (OSD, USAF, USMC, USN ) operational and systems commands.
This position requires recent expertise and deep knowledge of the JPO, the F-35 aircraft, and the Defense requirements, acquisition and budgeting processes (JCIDS, FARS, PPBE).
The position will develop and maintain close trusted partner relationships with offices of pertinent senior military and USG civilian customers, current and prospective, as well as industry partners. The position will coordinate with ECS Business Development, Engineering, Technical Directors and Program Management personnel and support briefings to customers that highlight BAE Systems capabilities and solutions. The position will also support the Business Area through attendance at Industry Days, Symposiums, Professional Events, Conferences, and Trade Shows in the area and others as necessary.
The Director, F-35 Requirements and Programs will report to the Business Development Director of ECS, regularly interface with the Electronics System (ES) Sector Customer Requirements & Advocacy Team, and BAE Systems Inc Government Relations team.
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information as well as maintain BAE Systems highest ethical standards.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $169630 - $288370
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.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Director, F-35 Requirements & Programs, provides guidance, advice, and support to the Electronic Combat Systems Business Area (ECS) and business opportunity identification/creation in support of current and new business activities with the F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) in the Arlington, VA area. Customers in addition to JPO may include DoD (OSD, USAF, USMC, USN ) operational and systems commands.
This position requires recent expertise and deep knowledge of the JPO, the F-35 aircraft, and the Defense requirements, acquisition and budgeting processes (JCIDS, FARS, PPBE).
The position will develop and maintain close trusted partner relationships with offices of pertinent senior military and USG civilian customers, current and prospective, as well as industry partners. The position will coordinate with ECS Business Development, Engineering, Technical Directors and Program Management personnel and support briefings to customers that highlight BAE Systems capabilities and solutions. The position will also support the Business Area through attendance at Industry Days, Symposiums, Professional Events, Conferences, and Trade Shows in the area and others as necessary.
The Director, F-35 Requirements and Programs will report to the Business Development Director of ECS, regularly interface with the Electronics System (ES) Sector Customer Requirements & Advocacy Team, and BAE Systems Inc Government Relations team.
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information as well as maintain BAE Systems highest ethical standards.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Master's Degree and 20 years of experience or equivalent
- Top Secret clearance
- Bachelor's Degree
- Experience with the JPO, F-35 aircraft, and a Service user (USAF, USMC or USN)
- Understanding of DoD Requirements (JCIDS), Acquisition (FAR) and Budget development processes (PPBE)
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Top Secret / SCI (or eligibility for same)
- Master's Degree
- Understanding of the 5th Gen fighter market, its customers and industry constituents
- Service Command and senior level staff experience (Service HQ staff, Joint staff or major command staff)
- Experience with DoD Requirements (JCIDS), Acquisition (FAR) or Budget development processes (PPBE)
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $169630 - $288370
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.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Top Skills
Fars
Jcids
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