Project Manager (Portfolio Planning)

Location: Hill AFB, Utah, United States

Category: Engineering & Technology

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Description

About BAE Systems

Recognized annually as a Top Workplace in Utah consecutively since 2018, employees at BAE Systems enjoy an exceptional work culture, employment stability, growth opportunities, and job satisfaction knowing they are helping to protect the country through the development of the most technological advancements in our nation’s history. Our work culture thrives on hard work, innovation, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

About This Job:

Air and Space Force Solutions, a business unit within BAE Systems, has an opening at our Hill Air Force Base, Utah location for a Project Manager. In this role you will join our Information Services team and have an important role in supporting our mission of strategic deterrence through continual improvement and innovation. This is a customer-facing role with strong relationship building responsibilities with the government customer as well as with equipment/software vendors and associated contractors. The selected applicant may frequently be working in a technical project manager capacity, working directly with technical personnel and, on occasion, with senior leadership to provide status updates.

Additionally, the selected applicant will provide leadership for those involved in the development, design and optimization of one or more information technology systems. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, analysis, selection and modification of enterprise systems, application software, installation of network hardware/software and database management. Additional duties include providing technical expertise to the government customer in developing and maintaining robust program operational tools and processes.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Lead the assessment of IT systems and documentation requirements. Partner with government and contractor personnel to assist in conducting business needs assessments to align technology investments with organizational objectives and identify infrastructure strengths, weaknesses, and redundancies.
• Create phased, long-term timelines for infrastructure upgrades, software rollouts, and digital innovations. Develop an Execution Framework detailing project milestones and clear Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure success.
• Engage with government representatives, contractor partners, business unit leaders, and executives to identify operational needs.
• Track key engagements to ensure consistent communication and accountability across all parties.
• Assist in the development of high-level briefings, reports, and presentations for executive leadership.
• Translate complex technical data into strategic insights to facilitate informed decision-making.
• Evaluate the IT environment for vulnerabilities and establish robust mitigation and compliance plans to protect organizational assets.
• Develop high-impact visual aids, including strategic roadmaps, executive dashboards, and organizational charts, to establish a common operating picture for all stakeholders.

What’s In It For You:

• Competitive wages
• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance
• Career development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition

Work Location:
Hill Air Force Base, Utah

Travel:
<10%

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Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Required Education, Experience, & Skills for this Position:

• High School diploma with 10+ years of relevant work experience, or
• Bachelor's Degree (typically in computer science, information technologies, etc.) and 7+ years of progressive technical experience, or
• MS Degree and 5+ years of relevant experience
• Technical knowledge of systems, networks, and application security, as well as a solid understanding of enterprise-level security frameworks, policies, processes, and standards
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to learn quickly and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work across teams and in a cross-functional environment to accomplish schedule-driven priorities on time
• Experience interfacing and briefing customers and upper management
• Experience or knowledge of cybersecurity, networks, system components, system protocols, COTS technology, and software development
• Effective organizational, time management, and communications skills (written and verbal)
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Fast learner with ability to quickly comprehend technology and understand unique system requirements

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Experience with Confluence and Jira tools
• PMP Certification
• Experience with Microsoft Visio

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $107359 - $182510

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.