LPO Project Technical Manager - W87-1

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description

BAE Systems is looking for a Project Technical Manager with a Project / Program Management background to join our team for an exciting opportunity supporting the Sentinel Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) weapon system and integration of a new warhead with a new reentry vehicle.

The Project Manager will assist the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) Lead Project Officer (LPO) to coordinate nuclear weapon projects and their associated requirements detailed in Department of Energy (DoE), Department of Defense (DoD), and United States Air Force (USAF) directives.

The Project Manager is a multifaceted position that ensures acquisition program milestones and objectives are anticipated, required program events are scheduled and facilitated, and program related tasks are properly coordinated.

Responsibilities :

Lead tasks and project reporting for the W-87-1 LPO, including but not limited to developing and managing program reviews, plans, procedures, analyses and other related tasks.

Assist the W87-1 LPO and Sentinel Payloads Division with program analysis, requirements review, documentation, risk management and program management.

Integrate program acquisition risks, schedules and milestones. Acquisition responsibilities also include coordination with the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), update roadmap entries, and interface with various agencies including DoE national labs.

Develop briefings, program plans, spreadsheets, and performance measures for technical programs in reaction to short suspense demands with minimal input from managers or customers.

Lead a risk sub-group to include arranging and running meetings, tracking action items, and submitting minutes.

Coordinate support for integrated cyber and engineering-level assessments, production, verification, validation, operation, maintenance, and problem resolution processes over the life cycle of the W87-1 program to identify and mitigate design, production, and test deficiencies that could impact mission assurance.

ASFS

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

7 or more years progressive project management experience.

Familiarity with military technology and technical data.

Exceptional communication skills (oral and written) commensurate with expected mid to senior level civilian and military participants from various US Government agencies.

Ability to work independently, demonstrate strong initiative and organize daily tasks with minimal or no supervision.

Experience with Microsoft Office products.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree.

Current Government security clearance (Secret).

Familiarity with industrial development, testing and production processes.

Familiarity with DoD risk management.

Familiarity with DoD RMF / Cybersecurity.

Department of Defense or Department of Energy Acquisition experience.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range : $89280 - $151740

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.