Job Description
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Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) has technology, engineering, and program teams that educate and mentor colleagues to deliver leading Electronic Warfare capabilities. We welcome all those who have big ideas, crave innovation, want to drive fielding velocity, and have the passion to bring the warfighter home safe.

Our Operations Program Manager will be responsible for managing production deliverables in the circuit card assembly (CCA) factory on a major production program in the TacAir product line. Primary responsibilities include:

Act as the liaison between Operations and other program functions (program management, supply chain planning, quality, and engineering) to represent the CCA factory
Drive and manage the production build schedule and execution plans, including leading return to green plans as needed
Work across functions to manage and resolve material and technical impacts to the production build schedule
Analyze and understand cost, quality, and delivery metrics for the factory and drive appropriate action to improve
Drive and manage affordability initiatives for the factory in support of meeting an aggressive cost burn-down plan
Work with supply chain to manage material shortages and communicate priorities to factory teams
Present to program teams on production status and identify technical, manufacturing, and business resources needed for the program's success
Effectively hold functions accountable to action item closure and driving resolution

The expectation is that this OPM is full-time onsite given the production program team's schedule and operating norms.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Leadership skills (influencing in a matrixed organization and managing teams without direct reporting relationships)
Must have (or be able to obtain) a current/active secret clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Experience working with supply chain
Experience working in the factory environment for Production programs
Experience presenting to program stakeholders

Education:

8+ Years with HS
6+ Years with AA
4+ Years with BS
2+ Years with MS

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $95106 - $161680

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.