Program Director II - Countermeasure and Electromagnetic Attack Solutions

Job Description
Are you an experienced Program Director, looking for a challenging and dynamic role? BAE Systems' Countermeasure and Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) Business Area has an immediate opening for a highly motivated Program Director in the Integrated Survivability Solutions (ISS) Product Line where they will lead BAE's Optics & Countermeasures (OCM) program area.
This is a dynamic role leading cross-functional teams to execute existing development programs, transition programs to production, and win new business pursuits that enhance BAE's EO/IR product offerings.
Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics, you'll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry's most difficult problems. We welcome all those who have big ideas, crave innovation, want to drive fielding velocity and have the passion to bring the warfighter home safe.
With a 9/80 schedule, and every other Friday off, 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®." This is a dynamic program director opportunity reporting directly to ISS Product Line Director.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Demonstrated ability to develop strong customer relationships to support both program execution and new business pursuits
• Demonstrated capture lead experience for competitive pursuits
• Demonstrated program management skills in complex new product development with an eye towards successful transitions to production
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage teams across different geographic regions to achieve a common goal in concert with one another
• Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex problems
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively build and lead teams
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate to both program teams and executive leadership
• Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring skills with the ability to achieve results through others
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to analyze and manage budgets effectively
• Extensive experience in managing and overseeing subcontractor relationships
• In-depth experience in identifying and mitigating Risks and Opportunities (R&O) to drive project success
• Skilled in dynamic scope management, ensuring projects stay on track and aligned with goals
• Bachelor's Degree in a technical or business-related discipline and a minimum of 12 years of experience leading technical and program teams through all phases of the lifecycle
• Active Secret clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Ability to obtain Top Secret and Special Access Clearances
• Program Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Demonstrated successful capture lead roles
• Demonstrated mastery of Program Management, Life-Cycle Management, and Risk & Opportunity Management
• Master's degree in a technical discipline or M.B.A.

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.