Junior Project Manager

Job Description BAE Systems is seeking a Junior Project Manager to support our work for the U.S. Navy's Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) command. This position helps a senior project manager execute a complex, fast-paced weapons integration project that is part of a large systems engineering portfolio. The role requires a self-starter with excellent organization, interpersonal, and communication skills who can anticipate needs, identify trends, and draw meaningful conclusions.

Responsibilities include:
- identifying and managing risks/opportunities/issues
- communicating and collaborating effectively with peers, leadership, and customers
- coordinating team-wide inputs to project reviews and milestones
- identifying and helping to implement process improvements
- maintaining documentation and knowledge repositories
- supporting various project planning, monitoring, and reporting tasks
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About BAE Systems and the U.S. Navy’s (USN’s) Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) Strategic Systems Programs (SSP)

Our organization has supported the USN’s PAE SSP continually since the command’s inception in the 1950s. PAE SSP developed the first sea-based, underwater-launched Strategic Weapons System (SWS), a defense system that is critical to our national security. PAE SSP has maintained and upgraded the sea-based SWS for more than six decades, and we have been there every step of the way: it is the ultimate stealthy weapons system, and is one leg of the U.S. nuclear triad. Containing over 70% of our nation’s nuclear arsenal, its importance to maintaining world peace cannot be overstated. Development of the Columbia-class submarine—the most advanced nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed submarine ever designed—and the D5LE2 system are underway, and rollout will begin within the next decade. The USN projects this system to be operational through 2084, meaning the program will have a total life span of more than 120 years. This is a truly unique program, and the BAE Systems employees who support it understand that they’re part of an important legacy.

As a decades-long sole-source partner on multiple contracts on behalf of our customer, our program has remarkable stability and is concurrently experiencing significant growth. These factors combine to provide ample opportunity for professional growth and development for capable and talented individuals on our team.

BAE Systems, Inc. is a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, which provides some of the world's most advanced, technology-led defense, aerospace, and security solutions. As one of the top ten defense contractors, we employ a skilled workforce of around 100,000 people in more than 40 countries. We develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to protect national security and keep people safe.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor's degree
- 4+ years of related experience (i.e., performing most or all of the above responsibilities) on a DoD/DoW contract within the past 6 years
- At least 1 year of experience using SharePoint within the past 4 years
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Understanding of basic project management concepts and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, critical path analysis)
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- CAPM or PMP certification
- Experience as a SharePoint admin or site owner
- Familiarity with Confluence and/or Jira
- Experience in or supporting the U.S. Navy

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $97008 - $164914

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 a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

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.