BAE Systems

Job Description

Come Shape the Future of Defense Engineering. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced software and electronics – from developing world-class autonomous mission management capabilities to advanced data analytics to support the warfighters and the intelligence community. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today.

The Platform Engineering Group plays a pivotal role in this mission. We build and operate the Virtual Cloud Computing Center (VC3), a multi-region, on-premise cloud ecosystem providing secure, scalable, and compliant digital engineering environments. Platform Engineering empowers engineering team across the business to modernize workflows and accelerate innovation in support of the warfigther.

We are seeking a Functional Support Administrator to support our growing operations and ensure seamless execution of administrative, operational, and coordination activities across Platform Engineering. This is a hybrid position based in Merrimack, NH.

Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct administrative and functional support to the Platform Engineering Director, Managers and cross-functional teams within the Platform Engineering Group.
• Manage and track infrastructure hardware/software procurement statuses, licenses renewals, labor allocation and build reports to assist with maintaining the Platform Engineering budget.
• Compile inputs for Platform Engineering strategic metrics and analyze trends to support bottom-up and top-down strategic planning efforts.
• Coordinate complex calendars, schedule recurring team and leadership meetings (onsite and virtual) and manage travel logistics.
• Assist in organizing meetings, prepare agendas, capture and distribute meetings minutes, and track actions items.
• Assist in onboarding of new team members (account setup, asset coordination, workspeace configuration)
• Own administrative processes such as expense reporting, conference room scheduling, office supply management

Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelors Degree and 2 years work experience or equivalent
• Proactive team player with strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities
• Advanced level proficiency in MS Office Skills: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote, SharePoint, Teams, etc.,
• Experience supporting budget tracking and financial reporting processes.
• Strong ability to multitask
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
• Copy editing and technical writing
• Jira and Confluence experience

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $66084 - $112343

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 Electronic 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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

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.