Depot Operations Support

Job Description
Job Description:
BAE Systems is recruiting a customer-facing role in Fort Worth, Texas to support the global F-35 Fleet. The Depot Operations Lead directly supports the BAE Depot Operations Value Stream Team and Lockheed Martin (LM) Depot Activation & Execution Value Stream Team(VST) by managing BAE Systems suppliers in support of theF-35 Depot Implementation Plan to include supporting other LM Aero activities; sustainment working groups, work load analysis, depot planning, and studies. This is all accomplished while representing BAE Systems and LM Aero Depot at required events to ensure supplier fulfills all contracted requirements.
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Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Component Depot Operations Lead-Key Responsibilities:

• Establish initial depot level repair capabilities at JPO/program designated depot sites/activities to sustain the F-35 Ejection Seat, Fuel System, Life Support, and BAE System structural components through evaluations of all applicable integrated logistic support (ILS) elements.
• Lead the activation of one or more depot activation tasks including management of key stakeholders.
• Support F-35 Depot component repair capability development and activation activities to achieve affordable solutions through collaboration efforts with stakeholders.
• Manage technical processes to identify, acquire, provide the resources to establish depot component repair capability.
• Ensure depot personnel are trained and demonstrate the ability to sustain applicable BAE Systems F-35 system components.
• Provide quality assurance and quality control on supplier deliverables.
• Assist with supply and material management for responsible Line Replaceable Components (LRCs)
• Subject Matter Expert for BAE Systems depot level activities.
• Coordinate depot activities between BAE Systems, suppliers and military service depot (MSD).
• Schedule meetings/events, ensure the appropriate personnel are present to accomplish required tasks.
• Coordinate regular meeting/teleconferences with internal stakeholders, LM, US Gov depot, JPO, and suppliers.
• Coordinate and participate in on site visits and meetings to: BAE Systems (UK), US Gov Depots, and BAE Systems Suppliers.
• Participate in Contract Status Review (CSR) meetings with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Participate in Contract Status Review (CSR) meetings with external customer stakeholders.
• Participate in internal & external risk and opportunity meetings.
• Provide completion and/or acceptance documentation as required.
• Actively support system activation activities as required.
• Lead /oversee the 3 phases of depot repair capability, development, and implantation process activities which are depot analysis (phase I), depot planning (phase II), and depot implementation (phase III).

Experience Required:

• Previous military & aircraft maintenance experience highly preferred.
• Intimate working knowledge of F-35 depot practices.
• Ability to work in a high stress environment to meet customer needs and expectations at short notice.
• Working in a highly complex and politically sensitive environment.
• Superior organization skills a must.
• Strong communication skills are required both internally and externally.
• Able to perform at a high level in executive meetings involving customer and LM leadership.
• Self-starter and capable of working independently with minimal guidance.
• Effective reporting of tasks to both senior management and the customer.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Products; Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, etc.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Education

• High School Diploma, or 14 or more years equivalent experience/combined education
• Associate Degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or 10 or more years equivalent experience/combined education
• Bachelor degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or 8 years equivalent experience/combined education
• Master Degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or 6 years equivalent experience/combined education
• Previous military aircraft maintenance experience highly desired

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $86460 - $146982
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.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.