The ISC Sentinel Digital Ecosystems Lead manages teams in digital architecture, program management, and process improvement for the ICBM and Sentinel programs.
Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking an experienced leader to manage the ISC Digital Ecosystems Section Lead. This section consists of six teams across three areas supporting both the ICBM Systems Directorate and Sentinel Systems Program Office. Candidate should have a basic understanding of Contract Data Requirements List management, digital threads and twins, process improvement, and quality control. This candidate should have strong program management skills and the ability to work with cross functional teams in a high demanding environment.
Under the ICBM Systems Directorate, digital architecture and engineering teams will assist with ICBM data strategy development and digital engineering ecosystem architecture modeling
Within Sentinel, the section lead will manage three teams supporting the customer's technical execution section. The process team maintains a document control database and conduct program process improvement events. The Business Intelligence team fosters a more data rich environment and assists Sentinel personnel to understand and quantify insights and decisions to improve their work. Finally, the Product Lifecycle Management team automates and streamlines product lifecycle processes while allowing enterprise personnel to make innovative product decisions.
Also, within Sentinel, the Configuration and Data Management team provides guidance to personnel executing hardware and software configuration management processes in the design, procurement, installation, and operation of products while ensuring requirements, development, and operational information remains consistent throughout the program life cycle. This successful candidate will have strong leadership in program management and the ability to work with cross functional teams.
Pursuant to Government contract, this position requires U.S. citizenship status.
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Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $133333 - $226667
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.
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.
BAE Systems is seeking an experienced leader to manage the ISC Digital Ecosystems Section Lead. This section consists of six teams across three areas supporting both the ICBM Systems Directorate and Sentinel Systems Program Office. Candidate should have a basic understanding of Contract Data Requirements List management, digital threads and twins, process improvement, and quality control. This candidate should have strong program management skills and the ability to work with cross functional teams in a high demanding environment.
Under the ICBM Systems Directorate, digital architecture and engineering teams will assist with ICBM data strategy development and digital engineering ecosystem architecture modeling
Within Sentinel, the section lead will manage three teams supporting the customer's technical execution section. The process team maintains a document control database and conduct program process improvement events. The Business Intelligence team fosters a more data rich environment and assists Sentinel personnel to understand and quantify insights and decisions to improve their work. Finally, the Product Lifecycle Management team automates and streamlines product lifecycle processes while allowing enterprise personnel to make innovative product decisions.
Also, within Sentinel, the Configuration and Data Management team provides guidance to personnel executing hardware and software configuration management processes in the design, procurement, installation, and operation of products while ensuring requirements, development, and operational information remains consistent throughout the program life cycle. This successful candidate will have strong leadership in program management and the ability to work with cross functional teams.
Pursuant to Government contract, this position requires U.S. citizenship status.
#ASFS
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- 10+ years direct program management experience; 8+ years with a master's degree
- Experience in Lean, Agile, and/or continuous process improvement methods
- Lead cross-functional teams collaborating with multiple stakeholders to achieve enterprise objectives
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and SharePoint
- Must be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance and all required Special Program accesses
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Exceptional communications and customer engagement skills
- Program Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Lean Six Sigma certification
- Quality Assurance/Quality Control experience
- Understanding of project management best practices
- Understanding of DoD/DOE acquisition and program management process
- Defense Acquisitions University (DAU) training/equivalent experience
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $133333 - $226667
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.
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.
Top Skills
Excel
Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Sharepoint
Microsoft Word
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