Head of Production and Programming

Job Description Our Emerging Mission Capabilities (EMC) team is at the forefront of innovation for the F-35 program, identifying, developing, and validating next-generation Electronic Warfare (EW) solutions. We operate in a fast-paced environment, turning emerging technologies into operationally credible concepts and securing new business for long-term growth. EMC is not involved in traditional development, production, or sustainment; You will be responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of projects – including New Business Funds, Internal Research and Development (IRAD) efforts, and Customer Funded programs (trade studies, prototyping, and risk reduction activities). You’ll lead cross-functional teams comprised of Engineering, Business Development, and Operations professionals, fostering collaboration to deliver impactful results. A significant aspect of this role involves supporting capture efforts, from initial customer engagement to proposal development and submission. You'll collaborate directly with customers to understand their needs and translate those into winning strategies.
You’ll be responsible for navigating ambiguity, managing risk, and proactively addressing challenges to ensure successful project completion and positioning F35 Solutions for sustained success. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to connect innovation with customer problem sets, developing well-defined strategies and building strong customer relationships.

US Citizen eligible for DoW Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and hold SCI and SAP clearances
Bachelor’s degree with at least 8 years of experience or Master’s degree with 6 years of experience.
Skilled communicator who influences and shapes the behavior and performance of teams executing complex requirements
Experience interfacing with customers
Risk and Opportunity Management
Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or experience managing technical programs
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or equivalent certification
Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035
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; 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. 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. 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. 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.