Risk and Operations - Program Manager

Job Description You don’t see it, but it’s there. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics –from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. 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 missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

What it's Like to Work at BAE Systems:
What it's like to be part of a dynamic team that shapes the future of defense technology and global security? At BAE Systems, it's about collaboration, innovation, and making a tangible impact on international partnerships and defense initiatives. Our employees are passionate about their work, and we're looking for talented individuals like you to join our Sustainment team.

BAE System’s Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) business area has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager to work in a fast-paced, complex, and strategic product area responsible for developing and delivering critical Electronic Warfare products to current and future platforms leveraging Electronic Systems (ES) sector-wide business area capability or IRAD solutions. This position within the Advanced Electronics Warfare Solutions (AEWS) Product Line will report directly to the Program Area Director and will be based in Southern NH.

We're seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Program Manager to join our team, focusing on Risk and Operations, management of monthly program meetings, and conducting Phase and Design Reviews. This role is crucial in driving business growth and securing new opportunities.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Proposal Development and Management
- Function as the programs risk officer and fluently work within the risk and opportunity management software (IRIS). Actively manage R&O in unification with the functions by ensuring we are holding monthly meetings to mitigate and optimize risk and opportunities.
- Proactive with scheduling and facilitating monthly program meetings such as R&O meetings, program management meetings, as well as pre-reviews for program performance reviews.
- Led the migration of conducting Phase and Design Reviews in the Life Cycle Management System as well as creating a tracking sheet to ensure the team was staying compliant with required documents. Work closely with assessors, chairperson, and program team to ensure success.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather information, develop proposal content, and ensure consistency across proposals.
- Ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards
- Coordinating with team members to ensure tasks are completed, and deadlines are met.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills Typically 4+ years with Bachelor’s Degree and/or equivalent work experience
- Excellent organizational skills in order to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Self-starter that thrives on driving actions to completion
- Strong communication skills in order to interact with and present to stakeholders at all levels of the organization
- Highly motivated with a solution-oriented, continuous improvement mindset
- Demonstrated proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of products, especially Excel and PowerPoint
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Masters Degree

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118095 - $200762

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, Inc. 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.