Weapons Storage and Security System (WS3) - Program Manager

Vault Modernization Program Manager

Join BAE Systems' Air & Space Force Solutions and be part of a diverse team that solves complex technical challenges. The Weapons Storage and Security System (WS3), Vault Modernization Program (VMP), modernizes vaults at various locations worldwide, addressing issues such as vault-unlock codes, diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortages, and maintenance capabilities. Key objectives of the project include developing a Vault Unlock Management System (VUMS), designing a Vault Motion Control System (VMCS), and implementing a Maintenance Data Network System (MDNS) to achieve NSA Certification and Nuclear Certification.

As a VMP team member, you'll be part of a collaborative team working together to achieve program objectives. You'll enjoy a healthy work-life balance with flexible work arrangements, collaborate with a talented team, and contribute to a program critical to national security. You'll have opportunities for growth and development, recognition for outstanding performance, and a competitive salary and benefits package. Apply now to join our team and be part of a diverse and enthusiastic group shaping the future of national security. Project members may travel to locations within and outside the United States.

The Role

The Program Manager will be responsible for leading the Vault Modernization Program (VMP) and ensuring its successful execution. This includes managing program schedules, budgets, and resources, as well as coordinating with stakeholders to meet program requirements.

Key Responsibilities :

• Strategic Program Leadership : Develop and execute comprehensive program plans, schedules, and budgets to ensure successful program delivery, aligning with organizational strategic objectives and meet NSA Certification and Nuclear Certification requirements.
• Resource Management : Oversee and optimize program resources, including personnel, equipment, and facilities, to ensure compliance with Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) and cyber-security principles, as well as relevant regulations and policies.
• Stakeholder Engagement : Foster collaborative relationships with stakeholders, including government agencies, contractors, and team members, to ensure program requirements are met, including those outlined in the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) and the System Requirements Document (SRD).
• Risk Management : Develop and manage program risk mitigation plans, including those related to NSA Certification and Nuclear Certification, to ensure proactive identification and mitigation of potential risks.
• Compliance and Governance : Ensure strict adherence to relevant regulations, policies, and procedures, including those related to nuclear surety and cybersecurity, to maintain program integrity and compliance.

What You'll Bring

Program Management Expertise : Utilize agile methodologies, lean principles, and risk-based approaches to drive program flexibility, efficiency, and risk management.

Digital and Data-Driven : Leverage digital technologies and data analytics to drive program innovation, improvement, and informed decision making.

Governance and Performance : Emphasize governance, compliance, and performance management, including metrics, stakeholder management, and change management, to ensure program success and delivery.

You are a visionary leader, able to develop and implement strategic plans that drive business growth and innovation.

You are a master collaborator, able to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, including customers, partners, and team members.

You are a creative problem-solver, able to develop innovative solutions to complex problems.

You are customer-focused, with a deep understanding of customer needs and a commitment to delivering exceptional service.

You are detail-oriented, with a keen eye for detail and an ability to analyze complex data.

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.