IT Project Lead

Job Description BAE Systems is seeking a full-time on-site IT Project Lead to support our work as a prime contractor on a high-profile U.S. Navy weapon system at Washington Navy Yard. This role requires an experienced IT professional with a strong foundation in diverse technologies, who is able to communicate effectively with stakeholders of all levels.

This position will lead a diverse IT Operations technical team to complete projects on unclassified and classified networks.

Key responsibilities are to:

• Perform hands-on technical work in the execution of projects and the resolution of issues, including system deployments, system configurations, and architecture and design of environments
• Design, test, and implement secure operating systems, networks, and database products while conducting risk assessment and providing recommendations for architecture design following IA accreditation process
• Lead the planning and delivery of complex IT projects ensuring they are completed within schedule, meet DoD cybersecurity standards, and comply with stakeholders’ business and technical objectives
• Work with cross-functional teams to define project scopes, goals, and deliverable project plans and timelines
• As the Design and Project Lead, prepare project milestones briefings for senior government leadership while exercising discretion
• Oversee solution implementation, ensuring compliance with Government architecture, security, and organizational goals
• Evaluate technical successes/challenges to recommend new technologies, frameworks, and tools for adoption by the Government
• Distribute tasks for projects to other IT Operations teams to meet timelines and stay within government requirements.

About BAE Systems and the U.S. Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs (SSP)

Our organization has supported the U.S. Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) continually since the program’s inception in the 1950s. SSP developed the first sea-based, underwater-launched Strategic Weapon System (SWS), a defense system that is truly critical to our national security. For more than six decades, SSP has maintained and upgraded this weapon system and we have been there every step of the way. The sea-based SWS is the ultimate stealthy weapon system and is the first leg of the U.S. nuclear triad. With over 70% of our nation’s nuclear arsenal its importance to maintaining world peace cannot be overstated. The development of Columbia, the most advanced nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed submarine ever designed, as well the next D5LE2 weapon system is under way and will begin to be rolled out over the next decade. The Navy projects this system to be operational through 2084, meaning the program will have a total life span of more than 120 years. This is a unique program and BAE Systems employees on this program understand they are part of an important legacy.

As a decades long sole source partner on multiple contracts on behalf of our customer, our program has remarkable stability and is concurrently experiencing significant growth. Combined, these factors provide ample opportunity for professional growth and development for capable and talented individuals on our team.

BAE Systems, Inc. is the wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc. BAE Systems plc provides some of the world's most advanced, technology-led defense, aerospace, and security solutions. As one of the top ten defense contractors, we employ a skilled workforce of around 100,000 people in more than 40 countries. We develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to protect national security and keep people safe.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems or related degree and eight years position related experience; OR twelve years position related work experience.
• An IAT II certification as specified in the DoD 8570
  • Or, have a SECNAV 5239 qualifying degree AND meet the requirements for an IAT II as specified in the DoD 8570 within 6 months of start date
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC), badge access to the customer’s facility, and a SSP network account in good standing
• Proven experience eliciting, documenting, and validating functional and non-functional requirements from business and technical stakeholders.
• Ability to translate high-level mission needs into detailed system specifications and user stories.
• Ability to create process flows, requirements traceability matrices, and technical analysis reports
• Working knowledge of cross-domain collaboration technologies, secure information sharing solutions, and enterprise collaboration platforms
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles, data classification, access control, and secure information exchange across national boundaries
• Experience working within structured project frameworks
• Ability to maintain requirements baselines, track changes, and ensure proper stakeholder alignment
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess IT challenges, identify root causes, and propose feasible solutions
• Ability to maintain clear and organized documentation
• Solid knowledge of networking principals and best practices
• Self-starter that takes the initiative to get tasks completed

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Master’s degree in IT related field
• Experience working in a DoD Environment

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035

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 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.

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.