BAE Systems

Job Description

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Lead the key stakeholder engagement process for the Strategic Operations (StratOps) organization. Research, assess and present competitive intelligence for the defense and intelligence markets. Assist in developing long-range strategic plans for the Space & Mission Systems sector.

The Strategic Operations (StratOps) Strategic Capabilities Unit, consists of Washington DC Operations, Marketing & Communications and Strategic Development. The StratOps team promotes and elevates the business within our markets, works with customers and industry to influence and drive growth and facilitate collaboration across the business enterprise to increase opportunities.

What You’ll Do:

• Create and maintain a prioritized list of stakeholder engagements for the defense and intelligence markets, collaborating closely with the StratOps and the Strategic Business Units (SBU) teams.
• Lead the enterprise process to coordinate goals and strategy for the defense and intelligence SBUs, and specific messaging and presentations for significant engagements.
• Consolidate and maintain messaging topics relevant to current defense and intelligence pursuits and programs.
• Synthesize content from engagements to deliver insightful feedback to SBUs regarding specific pursuits or ongoing programs.
• Facilitate post-engagement debrief sessions, particularly for major events, to collect and share and lessons learned for continuous improvement.
• Develop and curate a repository of best practices and resources for effective engagement management and consistency in messaging across business units and customer segments.
• Lead the preparation for defense and intelligence VIP visits, in close partnership with StratOps and appropriate SBUs.
• Conduct competitive analysis studies, maintain surveillance over markets, review other new ventures and provide data-based recommendations to guide investments for program pursuits.
• Develop strategic framework packages, as a key input to the sectors’ strategic plan.
• Conduct classified market sizing/market assessment activities.
• Research, analyze, and communicate relevant emerging opportunities (i.e., RFIs, RFPs, etc.) posted to classified sites related to sector strategy.
• Attend major classified conferences to gather market and competitive intelligence, and summarize key points related to sector programs or pursuits.
• 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 on-site three or more 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.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• BS/BA in a related field plus 6 years or more of 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.
• Ability to pursue a CI Poly
• Excellent writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources, determine and communicate relevant information and intelligence.
• Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced multidisciplinary team environment.
• Interest and knowledge in physical sciences, engineering, technology, and aerospace.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Working knowledge of the following:
• Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• DACIS and Govwin (not required).
• Experience with industry standard CRM tools is desired.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $108500 - $147000

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 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.