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Vice President and General Manager - Tactical Solutions

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Westminster, CO
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Westminster, CO
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Lead the Tactical Solutions business at BAE Systems, focusing on strategy, growth, customer partnerships, and fostering an inclusive work environment. Responsibilities include business execution, mentoring staff, and ensuring ethical practices.
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The Vice President and General Manager - Tactical Solutions (TS) will lead BAE Systems Space and Mission Systems' (SMS) TS Strategic Business Unit (SBU) which includes responsibility for business performance, strategy development and execution, technology investments and advancements, and new business development activities to satisfy the objectives and goals of the operating and strategic plans of BAE Systems, Inc. - SMS.
TS delivers mission system solutions across a broad portfolio of technologies and programs, including, specialized RF, electro-optical and IR technologies to the warfighter. Our systems enhance the performance of various tactical military platforms.
The Tactical Solutions Strategic Business Unit delivers mission system solutions, from specialized antennas to electro-optical technologies, to the warfighter. Our systems enhance the performance of various military platforms, from aircraft and land vehicles to ships and satellites, and give warfighters the advantage they need to take action, identify targets and defend against evolving threats.
What You'll Do:
  • Serve as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT); ability to demonstrate a First Team mindset- prioritizing support of fellow leaders as top priority. Building trusting relationships with the ELT as a top leadership priority.
  • Lead successful execution of the Tactical Solutions business portfolio, delivering profitable growth and efficient operations.
  • Drive organic growth of Tactical Solutions business through development and implementation of growth strategies aligned with the SMS strategic plan.
  • Partner with Tactical Solutions customers and stakeholders to achieve mission priorities and define next generation architectures.
  • Lead a team of professionals fostering engagement within an inclusive work environment.
  • Actively support and grow culture of collaboration, inclusion, transparency and integrity.
  • Lead the professional development of the Tactical Solutions staff and provide appropriate growth opportunities and mentoring.
  • Guide high priority business pursuits from assessment through proposal. Provide overall direction for all aspects of the pursuit, capture and proposal execution.
  • Work collaboratively with the SMS Strategic Business Units (SBUs) and Strategic Capability Units (SCUs) to achieve business objectives across organizations in alignment with the Strategic Plan.
  • Participate in the development and execution of the strategic plan; including analysis, and decision making for expansion and growth.
  • Ensure that all business is conducted using the highest ethical standards and in compliance with all applicable laws, statutes, regulations, company directives; live BAE's core values of uncompromising integrity, being close to its customers, behaving like owners, focusing on attention to detail, and being innovative.
  • Collaborate with BAE Systems, Inc. executives to maximize business growth and performance across the corporation.
  • Perform such individual assignments as directed; and maintain the professional competence, knowledge, and skill necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.
  • 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 four 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 environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.
Short-Term Incentive: Subject to business performance and recommendations of management, this role may be eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan.
Long-Term Incentive: Subject to business and individual performance, and recommendations of management, this role may be eligible to participate in a long-term incentive compensation plan.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • BS/BA in related field plus 15 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.
  • 10+ years of experiencing working with US Government contracting or related organizations.
  • A solid understanding of Tactical Solutions mission and operations with relevant industry and government relationships.
  • Ability to effectively interact with customers and governmental figures at the highest levels.
  • Excellent communication skills to support interfaces with all levels of the organization.

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 the U.S. Intelligence, Department of Defense and scientific communities. 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.

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Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems.

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