Senior Program Manager

Job Description

BAE Systems is looking for an experienced Senior Program Manager (PM) to manage, coordinate, plan, organize, control, integrate, and execute an enterprise IT services program supporting the U.S. Army National Guard. Ensures achievement of financial, schedule, technical, and performance objectives and has direct people-management responsibility. Participates in the support of new business and in the development of financial plans for the company. Models and demonstrates strong leadership in ethics, safety and security.

The Program Manager directs efforts of cross-competency teams including Program Management, Software Engineering, IT Infrastructure and Network Engineering, Enterprise Operations, Enterprise Help Desk, Cybersecurity, Resources Integration, Training, and Innovation. Also serve as the primary liaison and POC with Government representatives on technical and program issues.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Ten years of senior leadership/program management experience within the last 20 years managing complex DoD IT projects/operations.
• A minimum of five years of experience implementing project management principles and managing, tracking, and coordinating a wide range of actions, documents, and tasks through completion.
• Possess one of the following active certifications: Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI Program Management Professional (PgMP).
• Possess an ITIL® v3 Practitioner or ITIL® 4 Managing Professional or a higher certification in either category.
• An active TS security clearance with SCI eligibility.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline related to project management or IT.
• Experience effectively directing and managing contract functions involving multiple, complex, and interrelated project tasks.
• Possess the appropriate certifications to achieve DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Manager (IAM) Level III.
• Experience with performance-based and award-fee contracts.
• Experience leading projects with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) requirements.
• Experience in leadership of complex tasks, including review of work products for correctness, compliance with industry best practices, DoD standards, and Army standards.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $150370 - $255630

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.

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.