Job Description:
BAE Systems is seeking an exceptional Program Protection (P2) Project Manager for an exciting opportunity to support the Air Force's acquisition of the next generation Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) known as Sentinel.
Why BAE Systems? BAE Systems is the third largest defense contractor in the world with an exceptional, mission-focused culture. The 800+ BAE Systems employees and sub-contractors located at Hill Air Force Base, Utah are closely aligned to the United States Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center. We support the Center in sustaining the existing LGM-30 Minuteman III (MM III) weapon system and acquiring its replacement, the LGM-35A Sentinel / Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD). We are a uniquely valued mission partner delivering daily technical excellence and innovative solutions to our government customers. BAE Systems has earned accolades as a "Top Workplace" in Utah based on employee feedback for three consecutive years, earning special distinction for providing a healthy work-life balance for our valued employees. We work very hard to ensure this is a great place to work!
Why Utah? You've got to see it to believe it! Utah is an amazing state with diverse geography, an eclectic culture and an exceptional quality of life. We are located north of Salt Lake City at the foot of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains. The area offers an incredible range of outdoors pursuits across the seasons including hiking, climbing, hunting, fishing, camping, boating, and world-class skiing at resorts that hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics. The state is home to 5 amazing National Parks and an easy drive from two more; Grand Teton and, famously, the first National Park in the world, Yellowstone. The Salt Lake City area offers a vast array of cultural activities and businesses including multiple professional sports teams. It is a western states hub for exceptional, cutting-edge medical care with people traveling from across the region for a range of nationally renowned specialty care centers and doctors. The Salt Lake International Airport is expanding and offers easy, direct access to just about anywhere you want to fly.
Why Sentinel? The Sentinel Program is an enormous and complex "Mega-Project" modernizing the entire ICBM weapon system deployed across tens of thousands of square miles in five states. Without any doubt, Sentinel is one of the DoD's most important acquisition efforts for the next decade, if not longer. It includes a complete refurbishment of hundreds of aging Minuteman III ICBM facilities to secure and support a newly designed, technologically advanced ballistic missile. It will also provide an entirely new command and control system as well as vast array of required support equipment specifically engineered to operate and sustain the new weapon system over the decades ahead. Sentinel is the Department of Defense's newest official "program of record," and has achieved Milestone B. It enjoys broad, strong support at the national level. It is a long-term project--the weapon system will deploy over a 9-year period beginning in about 2026, and remain operational until at least 2075. Sentinel is a career-defining program that will present unique and challenging opportunities that simply are not available with smaller projects.
Tell me about this job. The P2 Project Manager will support the Air Force's ICBM weapon system and Sentinel. These are long-term sustainment and acquisition programs which are anticipated to remain operational until 2075.
This individual is a P2 Project Manager providing technical expertise in Program Protection related efforts, and will actively contribute in the P2 team in performance of the day-to-day team responsibilities. They will work with other organizational leadership on priorities, fostering strong relationships, meeting business goals, and providing top notch support to our customer. This individual will also help build teamwork, communicate effectively (verbal & written), develop/enforce policies, and work with stakeholders (internal and external). This position provides the opportunity to develop and hone communication, customer relationship, and leadership skills while working with a close-knit fun-loving team of other P2 professionals.
This position works with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) supporting ICBM weapon systems, subsystems and supporting systems.
The successful candidate will be energetic, self-motivated, and have the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment with the desire to make a difference. Knowledge and experience working with the DoD and/or Air Force policies and processes and is required.
The specific responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Organizes and oversees technical performance on the contract and ensures delivery of required deliverables.
Communicate daily among stakeholders identifying and resolving problems and challenges.
Develop, review, comply with, and manage the P2 Plan, Security Classification Guides (SCGs), Anti-Tamper Plan, Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) Plan, Counter-Intelligence Plan, and other applicable documents.
Identify, develop, and implement efficiencies enhancing productivity and/or reduce overall contract costs to the government.
Serves as P2 technical advisor, consultant, and primary point of contact to the government P2 Program Manager (PM) providing training and oversight for P2 related activities.
Occasional travel (<=10%) is required for this position.
This position is located at 6008 Wardleigh Rd, Hill Air Force Base, Utah. Due to the classified nature of the work, it is not conducive to full "telework" or remote schedules.
#ASFS
BS in a STEM or Engineering degree.
10 years of experience in direct program management; or MS degree + 8 years of experience.
Outstanding analytic and problem solving skills.
Must have the ability to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DOD, military/civilian personnel and industry partners.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
Possess a high degree of originality, creativity, initiative requiring minimal supervision.
Senior skill set includes ability to perform all stated/implied duties within this tier and those reasonably derived from preceding tiers.
Effective organizational, time management, and communications skills (written/verbal).
Strong communication skills (oral and written) commensurate with expected mid- to senior-level civilian and military participants from various U.S. Government agencies.
Able to work independently, demonstrate strong initiative, and organize daily tasks with minimal supervision.
Solid background in DoD, Air Force, and MIL-STD Program Protection Instructions, Manuals, and requirements.
Experience developing external customer relationships and ability to communicate Program Protection concepts and requirements with senior leaders.
Knowledgeable in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) basics.
- Knowledge of / experience with any of the following: Security Classification, microelectronics, Nuclear Surety, Cybersecurity, System Safety, System-Theoretic Process Analysis for Security (STPA-Sec), and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
- Experience with Air Force nuclear weapon systems, ICBM experience preferred.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $106654 - $181311
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.
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At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.
