Engineering Manager IV - Engineering Operations Support

Job Description
Provide support to the Software & Ground Systems (SGS) department in areas that include department operations, functional leadership, new business pursuits and department staffing. This position is 25% indirect/75% direct and reports to the Operations Manager of SGS.
The Engineering Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers' missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.
What You'll Do:

• Provide subject matter expertise in satellite ground systems operations and sustainment to existing and planned programs supporting the Ground Systems and Services (GSS) strategic business unit.
• Support department operations including staffing, hiring, resource allocation, and talent management. May also include process improvement initiatives, strategic department planning, cross-discipline coordination, department functional process implementation, and other strategic initiatives as defined by the director.
• Provide support to new business pursuits including but not limited to developing proposal responses, presenting solutions in writing or orally, building relationships with customers and stakeholders, analyzing customer needs, and identifying business opportunities.
• Provide engineering support as needed including participating in failure review boards, after action reviews, and Lifecycle Management reviews,
• Ensure that all business is conducted with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with all applicable laws, statutes, and regulations, as well as company policies and directives.
• Contribute to SGS strategic and operational planning.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
• May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
• May access other facilities in various weather conditions.

Short-Term Incentive: Subject to business performance and recommendations of management, this role may be eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• BS/BA in related field plus 12 years or more related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• A current, active TS/SCI security clearance is required.
• Demonstrated experience with Earned Value Management.
• Demonstrated experience managing cost and schedule baselines.
• Ability to self-start, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work independently and with a team.
• Ability to apply sound leadership and management principles to an organization of high performing software and systems engineers.
• Relevant work experience with end-to-end software development practices and processes including Agile methodologies.
• Ability to operate at the system level and interface to all engineering disciplines and organizations.
• Relevant work experience demonstrating knowledge of software engineering with DoD, intel community, and/or NASA customers.
• Demonstrated excellent leadership and interpersonal skills in relevant business environments.
• Influencing, communication and team skills will be critical to successful execution of the duties of the position.

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Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Prior experience working in and with controlled, classified security environments preferred.
• Prior engineering functional management experience preferred.
• Degree in Software, Systems, or Aerospace Engineering preferred.
• Knowledge of ground hardware utilized in support of on-orbit satellite missions.
• Certified Control Account Manager (CAM) experience.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $173023 - $294137
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 Space & Mission Systems
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.
Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.
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.
Multiple positions may be available on this opening.