BAE Systems

Job Description

BAE Systems, one of the world's largest Defense contractors and a stable Fortune 500 Company, is hiring an Operations Program Manager for our Chemical Manufacturing operations at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant in Radford, VA. This role will work with the Value Steam Leadership and Manufacturing to monitor Operations schedules, track costs, aid in proposal preparations and approvals, interface with the customers, present program status to leadership, and other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Work with cross-functional stakeholders (Manufacturing, Finance, etc.) to ensure the production schedule is maximizing available resources and aligning with our business plan
• Manage rolling 12-18 month production schedules for associate programs, ensuring availability for pricing new business, internal financial forecast, headcount forecasts, etc.
• Work with Manufacturing counterpart to develop detailed metrics and shop floor goals that will meet IBP/QBR forecasts
• Ensure there is capacity for proposed work and availability in the production schedule
• Serve as first level BAE Systems point of contact for customer on assigned programs
• When necessary, develop talking points to explain to customers the reason for pricing that is not meeting their expectations or significantly out of line with historical information
• Support development of BOE, along with manufacturing and price estimating
• Assist in RBA process for existing programs, firm, follow-on, etc.
• Provide regular reports to the Value Steam Leader on program status

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree and 8 years work experience or equivalent experience
• Experience in working in a matrix environment
• Experience in program management, program controls, or lifecycle management (LCM)
• Experience in planning, organizing, and managing multiple projects concurrently
• Experience in presenting work output to all levels of management
• Ability to monitor, analyze, and report on performance through KPIs and metrics
• Ability to identify risks and opportunity and implement mitigation or contingency plans
• Ability to build relationships with customers and instill confidence in business capabilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong computer application skills

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Degree in Engineering, Science, or Finance
• Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Experience in Energetics, Munitions, Defense Articles
• Experience in Cost Account Management (CAM) or Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
• Experience in Manufacturing with an understanding of production processes, quality control, and lean manufacturing
• Experience in data analytics, data visualization, metrics building, including in Power BI
• Experience in SQL databases, programming, advanced data manipulation

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $118504 - $201457

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 Platforms & Services

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.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.