Dir II - Programs

Location: Nashua, New Hampshire, United States

Category: Project & Program Management

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Description

BAE’s Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) business area has an exciting opportunity for a Program Director to drive Strategy and Growth our Department of Navy portfolio. Reporting to the Electronic Combat Solutions VP/GM, this role may be based throughout the country collocated with a BAE Systems office with classified network connectivity and performed remotely with travel. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics, developing tomorrow’s technology to defeat today’s threats. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sounds like a team you want to be part of? Come build your career with us. Responsibilities: Provide proactive leadership of the ECS Navy portfolio to maintain and grow positions across multiple technologies in a highly competitive landscape. Develop, maintain, and execute both short and long range strategies with leadership buy-in for the pursuit and capture of key opportunities consistent with the goals and objectives of the Company, including technology road maps and leveraged execution strategy. Drive Navy classified engagement across the business area and Electronic Systems Sector. Serve as the primary POC for managing several Navy portfolios and develop/implement strategies for expanding BAE Systems presence and market share with the Navy Special Programs customer set. Demonstrate visible leadership across multi-team campaigns driving business winning discipline, following the BAE Systems Lifecycle Management and Sector processes for Business Development and Capture. These activities include building and managing multi-functional, high-performance capture teams, contributing to detailed capture plans with customer engagement activities, communicating BAE Systems’ core capabilities, establishing team agreements, and managing bid and proposal funding. Cultivate strong external and internal relationships at various levels with the US government, prime contractors, and BAE Systems executive ranks to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction. Take an active role in development and execution of the business winning strategy to maximize workshare in a competitive acquisition landscape. Work closely with Product Lines to develop and execute “keep sold” strategies for key existing Navy positions within the business area. Measure and regularly report out on strategies, plans, activities, and results to executive leaders, secure senior leadership buy-in and investment. Foster a culture of innovative problem solving, performance excellence, and continuous improvement to deliver affordable, effective, and dependable solutions. Ensure compliance with all Company standards for business development and capture, including lifecycle management review processes, security requirements, and DFARS requirements. Attract, develop, and retain high-performing, diverse talent; build future leaders through development, mentoring, and modeling excellence. Lead through inspiration and encouragement to enhance employee performance, engagement, and overall team optimization. Take action and make decisions regarding personnel matters as needed. Demonstrate a leading role in promoting adherence to the company’s ethical standards and business practices; ensure compliance with the BAE Systems Operational Assurance Framework and all other policies and requirements; provide for good stewardship of the assets of the business. Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with safety objectives and policies.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Typically a 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 along with deep knowledge of the Navy customer.
• Proven success identifying growth areas and developing and executing new business strategic plans aligned with the company’s growth objectives. Experience leading large and/or complex programs in the Defense market is a strong positive.
• Knowledge of customer community and mission and demonstrated experience establishing and building customer relationships and the ability to collaborate within and across organizational boundaries.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to lead a diverse, matrixed team, including strong partnership, leadership, coaching and mentoring skills with the ability to achieve results through others.
• Success operating, allocating resources, and prioritizing effectively in limited timeframes.
• Excellent communication skills with experience providing executive level briefings on project status and recommendations.

Familiarity with the Company’s policies processes regarding program management and capture activities, as well as Government contracting, current acquisition trends and customer / competitor behaviors and industry best practices.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Master’s Degree
• Thorough understanding of the Navy market, its customers and the ability to think strategically and champion future opportunities for Electronic Combat Solutions.
• Deep understanding of the technologies and operational use cases associated with electronic warfare across the Department of Defense.
• Navy acquisition program office or requirements development/JCIDS experience
• Developmental or operational flight test experience with airborne EW systems
• Proven experience working in SAP and TS/SCI environments
• Knowledge of the Department of the Navy Corporate Process for Planning, Programming, and Budgeting.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $173023 - $294137

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.