Director III - Technical Engineering Operations

Strategic Capabilities Unit Leader

The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers' missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.

What You'll Do:

• Provide strong leadership, technical guidance/direction, and overall management of the engineering technical operations.
• Keen understanding of industry trends and experience with identifying new technology in order to anticipate and plan for future needs and growth that will position Engineering to support other Strategic Capabilities Units, Strategic Business Units and BAE Systems' Strategic Plan.
• Establish and maintain clear roles, responsibilities, and expectations between the Strategic Business Unit Program Managers, engineering functional organizations, operations, and mission assurance. Ensuring executing teams follow BAE Systems management tools, processes, procedures.
• Ensure that Engineering effectively manages programs and projects technical operations, utilizing best practices for execution success (technical, cost, schedule) by establishing, defining, developing, and communicating clear program and project processes, procedures, and training.
• Prioritize and communicate ongoing technical issues, concerns and recommend mitigation solutions. Ensure timely and effective end-user support.
• Direct, mentor, supervise personnel, ensuring accountability to stated process and procedures, with a goal for continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain performance metrics to ensure programs and projects align with organizational objectives, requirements, and schedule.
• Interface with other Strategic Capabilities Units and management to ensure compliance with organizational strategies, standards, and security requirements.
• Establish and grow relationships across Strategic Business Units and Strategic Capabilities Units Leadership to implement new technology and capabilities and communicate potential benefits to Engineering, Operations, Mission Assurance and Program management.
• Work across the organization to identify and lead strategic opportunities for change management to continually improve program execution and engineering operations. Lead new initiatives in cross-program/organization integration and collaboration.
• Develop and manage a cost assessment organization that can provide programmatic analysis for program execution and future planning and forecasting.
• Prioritize budget spending across multifaceted organization with varying initiatives and capital projects.
• Support Strategic Data Initiatives to include data analytics, data governance, and a well-established reporting and dashboard capabilities.
• Provide exceptional customer service, clear communication and consistently follow-up on issues and projects as required. Collaboratively work with and lead teams to include technical teams of engineers and program managers and other Directors.
• Instantiate digital engineering practices and tools.
• Participate in program and project technical reviews as required.
• 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 four 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.

Short-term Incentive: Subject to business performance and recommendations of management, this role may be eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan. Long-Term Incentive: Subject to business and individual performance, and recommendations of management, this role may be eligible to participate in a long-term incentive compensation plan.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• BS/BA in related field plus 15 years or more 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.
• High level of leadership and management skills to set direction, create goals in alignment with business requirements and timelines, prioritize operational and project tasks, and enforce accountability.
• Excellent customer service, accountability, professionalism, and interpersonal skill.
• Possess solid critical thinking skills that result in effective decision making and priority setting.
• Drive for results and executional excellence.
• Team building skills.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Must be comfortable interacting with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Comfortability operating at a fast pace.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to be self-motivated and detail oriented.
• Budgeting/cost estimating experience.
• Familiarity with Aerospace & Defense industry and associated technical program processes.
• Prior experience implementing and managing a large and technically diverse and complex Program.

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $196296 - $333704 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.