Manassas, VA Space Systems Operations Program Manager III

Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a highly skilled Operations Program Manager to join our team in Manassas, VA. The OPM will oversee and manage several contracts focused on the RF Effect (RFx) and space electronics (SE) Program Areas. The OPM serves as the liaison between project management and a cross-functional team to ensure successful program execution. The selected candidate will lead the operations function for development programs including Single Board Computers (SBCs), Application- Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), and box-level contracts. Responsibilities will include oversight of all material acquisition and in-house fabrication, aligning with internal program objectives and customer requirements. In this Role, the OPM will serve as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) and provide essential support to both internal program teams and external customers. The position also involves leadership in new business development, proposal bidding, cost account planning, and operational execution for the assigned program areas. This role is critical in driving coordination and alignment across functional teams and delivering on strategic objectives.
Primary responsibilities are shown below:

• Cost Account Manager for Operations material and labor budgets. Manages Operations performance against the baseline program plan by monitoring quality, schedule, and cost performance of all Operations functions assigned to a program
• Provides a "single point of contact" between Operations Team and the Program Office for providing program status and resolving problems. Presents Operations status to Customer, Program Management, and/or Operations Management as required
• Cross functional lead responsible for ensuring the factory, technical operations team, and supply chain teams properly support the production program and capital efforts
• Interfaces with the appropriate organization within Operations to ensure any changes which will impact assigned tasks have been appropriately communicated and addressed.
• Ensures that Operations provides a competitive proposal that is accurate, supportable, on time, and within the budget constraints defined by the Proposal Manager for any new follow-on production orders
• Promotes a strong sense of teamwork among personnel supporting various phases of the program efforts
• Responsible for all Operations metrics on the program and capital effort and is overall CAM for a Cost Plus Incentive Fee Program
• Utilize all the tools available to drive a Zero Defect culture throughout the team (Root Cause Corrective Action, Corrective Action Review Board, Kaizen Events and Projects for Green and Black Belts)
• Responsible for driving the Supply Chain Strategy and management of the Supply Base Quality through the Supplier Surveillance Strategy for the program
• Performs other related duties as requiredBAE Systems is seeking a highly skilled Operations Program Manager to join our team in Manassas, VA. The OPM will oversee and manage several contracts focused on the RF Effect (RFx) and space electronics (SE) Program Areas. The OPM serves as the liaison between project management and a cross-functional team to ensure successful program execution. The selected candidate will lead the operations function for development programs including Single Board Computers (SBCs), Application- Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), and box-level contracts. Responsibilities will include oversight of all material acquisition and in-house fabrication, aligning with internal program objectives and customer requirements. In this Role, the OPM will serve as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) and provide essential support to both internal program teams and external customers. The position also involves leadership in new business development, proposal bidding, cost account planning, and operational execution for the assigned program areas. This role is critical in driving coordination and alignment across functional teams and delivering on strategic objectives.
  Primary responsibilities are shown below:
• Cost Account Manager for Operations material and labor budgets. Manages Operations performance against the baseline program plan by monitoring quality, schedule, and cost performance of all Operations functions assigned to a program
• Provides a "single point of contact" between Operations Team and the Program Office for providing program status and resolving problems. Presents Operations status to Customer, Program Management, and/or Operations Management as required
• Cross functional lead responsible for ensuring the factory, technical operations team, and supply chain teams properly support the production program and capital efforts
• Interfaces with the appropriate organization within Operations to ensure any changes which will impact assigned tasks have been appropriately communicated and addressed.
• Ensures that Operations provides a competitive proposal that is accurate, supportable, on time, and within the budget constraints defined by the Proposal Manager for any new follow-on production orders
• Promotes a strong sense of teamwork among personnel supporting various phases of the program efforts
• Responsible for all Operations metrics on the program and capital effort and is overall CAM for a Cost Plus Incentive Fee Program
• Utilize all the tools available to drive a Zero Defect culture throughout the team (Root Cause Corrective Action, Corrective Action Review Board, Kaizen Events and Projects for Green and Black Belts)
• Responsible for driving the Supply Chain Strategy and management of the Supply Base Quality through the Supplier Surveillance Strategy for the program
• Performs other related duties as required

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• BS in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Optical, or Materials Engineering, or equivalent and 8+ years of relevant working experience.
• Ability to lead in a cross-functional team environment, with a customer-focused approach, and an aptitude for continuous improvement in serving internal and external customers
• Demonstrated success in implementing lean manufacturing, yield management and resolution of a complex product base, and supply chain initiatives
• Requires strong manufacturing background and experience in electronics manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience supporting product development and NPI (New Product Introduction) transition of circuit card assembly (CCA) into a production environment.
• Strong diplomatic, communication, presentation and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage and report status of projects within a project management discipline
• Ability to provide strategic contributions while successfully executing on tactical objectives
• Must be a US citizen eligible for a DOD security clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Project Management Institute PMP Certification, or similar
• Lean and Six-Sigma Black Belt certified from an accredited source
• Previous experience with Space products, ASICs development, manufacturing, and supply chain planning
• Must be self-motivated, independent, and capable of leading a technical and manufacturing team.
• Excellent written and verbal skills

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $130355 - $221603
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.