Senior Subcontract Program manager

Job Description

An exciting opportunity for a Senior Subcontract Program Manager (SC PM) to engage and support the Optical Countermeasures Program Area offering the full life cycle range of programs within this portfolio delivering critical capabilities to our Customer and warfighter. This individual will be afforded the opportunity to shape critical supplier relationships, assist in the management of this portfolio, and operate as the integrated product team lead and a member of the portfolio leadership team.

Within this setting, our Operations employees turn innovative engineering designs into real solutions to meet our customers’ needs. From Supply Chain, to manufacturing and test, Electronic Systems offers opportunities to work with technology rarely accessible in other manufacturing firms. Our training and development programs provide employees with career advancement in a diverse work environment.
In this role you will:

• Manage the execution of subcontracts for materials, equipment, supplies and services of a highly-specialized and complex nature through all phases of the program lifecycle.
• Evaluate, negotiate, and manage assigned subcontracts to perform to each project’s specifications, quality, budget, schedule and earned value requirements to include the timely delivery of all deliverables required to fulfill the subcontract.
• Author, manage and influence critical path releases of Statements of Works (SOWs) and plans to align with required schedules and subcontractor lead times
• Deliver quality customer service to both internal and external customers and foster and maintain good supplier relationships, while driving a Zero Defect mindset with suppliers.
• Participate in the support of new business and in the development of financial plans for the company, as it pertains to the planned outsourced portion of the project(s).

Who you are:

• Ability to work independently, as well as manage cross functional program teams on all subcontract related issues; multi-tasking is crucial for success.
• Must be able to assess, prioritize, drive issues to closure and be assertive when required.
• Exercises discretion and independent judgment in the performance of duties.
• Exhibits best practice work habits and collaborates with other subcontract team members to promote operational excellence and completeness.
• Models and demonstrates strong leadership in ethics, safety, corporate responsibility, and security.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study
• Experience in Subcontract Management, Project Management or Program Management
• Strong demonstrated negotiation skills and strategies
• Support & work with new business capture to include proposals
• Experience developing long-term strategies and tactical plans to achieve enterprise objectives.
• Successful, proven record of leading and managing multi-discipline project teams
• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on relationship building, leading through influence, and the ability to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) at all levels
• Ability to develop plans specifying goals, staffing, scheduling, identification of risks, contingency plans, and allocation of available resources
• Experience with scope management and cost estimating, including estimate to complete/estimate at completion (ETC/EAC) processes.
• Ability to communicate with senior management regarding subcontract performance status (cost / schedule / resources / risk) as well as performance to financial objectives
• Experience communicating externally either with customers or suppliers
• Technical and business acumen
• Control Account Management (CAM) experience (at minimum, CAM trained)

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Strong Emotional Intelligence
• Inquisitive, innovative thinker
• Generosity of thought and knowledge.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations or equivelent
• Master’s Degree in Engineering and/or Business Administration
• Prior experience as a project manager
• Experience leading cross-functional teams Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
• Demonstrated Risk Management experience
• Experience with information systems such as Oracle
• Knowledge of acquisition policies and procedures with associated knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR)
• Significant experience managing the development and compliance of requirements (SOWs, specifications, contractual terms, etc.)
• Strong organizational skills to handle many overlapping projects simultaneously
• Willingness and desire for continuous improvement.
• Earned Value Management and Lifecycle Management experience
• Professional Supply Chain Certification: C.P.M., C.P.S.M., P.M.P.
• Graduate degree in a related field, i.e.: JD.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $146670 - $249330

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, Inc.BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

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.