Subcontract Program Manager II

Job Description
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.
Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.
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).

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• Experience in Subcontract Management, Project Management, and/or Program Management
• Strong demonstrated negotiation skills and strategies
• Experience supporting customer proposals and new business captures
• Experience developing long-term strategies and tactical plans to achieve program objectives
• Experience leading cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on relationship building, leading through influence, and the ability to effectively communicate at all levels (verbally and in writing)
• Experience with scope management and cost estimating, including estimate to complete and estimate at completion processes (ETC/EAC)
• 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 and suppliers
• Technical, programmatic, financial, and business acumen
• Excellent team player who is willing to contribute in any capacity
• Motivated individual with effective problem-solving abilities
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering or Operations
• Master’s Degree in Engineering and/or Business Administration
• Experience managing the development and compliance of requirements (SOWs)
• Program Management Institute (PMI) Program Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Demonstrated Risk and Opportunities Management experience
• Knowledge and experience with Oracle ERP, FAR/DFAR, flow down requirements, and financial acumen

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 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.

Salary : $146,670 - $249,330