Program Manager I

Director I-Program

BAE Systems is seeking a strategic and experienced Director I-Program to manage, coordinate, and execute a complex collection of USAF sustainment projects. This role is responsible for the overarching achievement of financial, schedule, technical, and new business performance objectives. The Director will integrate operational execution with the organization's technical roadmap and long-term business strategy, providing senior leadership to ensure the successful delivery of legacy USAF avionics and electronic warfare (EW) systems.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Program Governance & Strategic Execution
• Strategic Leadership & Business Alignment
• Customer Engagement & External Liaison
• Business Development & Growth
• Operational & Resource Management
• Continuous Improvement & Policy Development

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in a technical or business field.
• Experience: 10+ years of demonstrated experience leading diverse, multi-discipline project teams in a high-tempo environment.
• Leadership: Proven experience in direct people management and leading large-scale, complex collections of projects.
• Project Management: Expert-level proficiency in program planning, risk and opportunity management, and Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Contractual Knowledge: Deep experience with DoD contract execution, specifically within IDIQ/Task Order environments.
• Technical Background: Experience with technical product sustainment (hardware, software, and systems) and reverse engineering/prototyping.
• Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional presentation and communication skills, with the ability to lead high-stakes briefings for senior executive and government leadership.
• Tools: Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, specifically high-level experience with Excel and MS Project.
• Clearance: Active Secret security clearance is required.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Certification: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Financial Systems: Experience with Deltek Costpoint.
• Process Improvement: Lean Six-Sigma or general process improvement experience.
• Domain Expertise: Familiarity with avionics and EW systems, and DoD acquisition.
• Quality Standards: Understanding of AS9145 quality management processes.
• Customer Experience: Prior experience working with government customers such as AFSC and PAE Electronic Systems.

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $153377 - $260743 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 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. Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.