Program Manager II

Job Description BAE Systems is seeking a visionary and strategic Capture and Execution Program Manager. Successful candidate will lead long-term positioning and the rigorous delivery of high-priority opportunities within our Space Systems Product Line. While responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle from qualification to closure, this role places a primary emphasis on the operational execution of the win strategy—transforming competitive intelligence and strategic goals into tangible outcomes, resulting in a winning proposal and executable program.

The core of this role is high-impact Leadership and Team Management in an environment where we are challenged for reduced lead times and cost. The Program Manager serves as a catalyst for the organization, providing the visionary guidance and compelling leadership necessary to drive the team toward achieving challenging customer and corporate milestones. This requires a leader who can not only define a path to victory but compel others to follow that vision with urgency and precision.

Execution excellence is driven through expert matrix leadership, motivating a cross-functional team of functional and support specialists throughout the entire engagement process. The Program Manager will partner closely with operational teams to balance resource priorities, ensuring consistent, synchronized progress across all critical workstreams, including marketing, staffing, and pricing. We are looking for a leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment, possessing the agility to solve complex problems in real-time and the influence to maintain momentum across a diverse team to deliver a winning solution on schedule within budget.
Based in Manassas, VA and reporting to the Space Electronics Program Area Director, this position is a great opportunity for an employee interested in building upon established Program Management skills.


As a Program Manager II, the individual:

• Must have a demonstrated robust Program Management skill set
• Will make tactical and strategic decisions in a challenging environment
• Will collaborate with Program Managers, Business Development and Engineering to identify new business opportunities and execution strategies for Space Systems Product Line
• Must be able to interact with internal and customer representatives
• Will represent BAE Systems as a primary customer interface
• Will provide leadership and mentoring to emerging team members and foster a change environment
• Ensure effective utilization of new business resources to achieve technical and competitive advantages in the marketplace
• Will collaborate with Operations to understand and resolve procurement and manufacturing issues

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in a technical/engineering field of study and 8+ years of applicable work experience
• Proven track record of high-impact oral and written communication style, and polished presentation skills at an executive level
• Have a computer hardware technical background and be able to interact with internal and customer engineers
• Earned Value experience
• Risk and Opportunity Management

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• 8+ years of applicable experience with MS in a technical field of study
• Space hardware design, procurement, or manufacturing experience
• Hardware Technical Background
• TS/SCI clearance
• PMP Certification
• Experience working in a FAR/DFAR and commercial environments

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317

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.