ACES Operations Director
US$153,500 / yr base salary
Posted 13 Oct 2026
Advertised as “ACES Operations Director (Hybrid)”
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- Expected experience
- 8+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Hybrid
| Base salary | US$153,500 / yr |
|---|
Study levelBachelor's
Field of studyProgram Management
Study levelMaster's or higher
Job Description
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.
See what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.
In Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions Advanced Compact EW Solutions(ACES), we provide next-generation threat detection and countermeasure solutions to provide unparalleled electronic warfare capabilities to enhance mission survivability. ACES is developing the next generation of expendable countermeasures and dispenser solutions leveraging our 40-year history in these technologies. Building on foundational programs such as ALE-55 and ALE-47, we are positioned well for continued growth.
As the ACES Operations Director, you will be part of the ACES product line and responsible for supporting and leading a program portfolio that covers all aspects of the Life Cycle as an Operations Director. You will have delegation authority from the ACES Operations Product Line Director and be responsible for the program performance of the production programs within the portfolio. You will also be a solid business partner and board member of the Development Portfolio teams.
- Manage and develop a diverse team of Operations professionals.
- Drive Operations performance against baseline program plans by monitoring quality, schedule, and cost performance across all Operations functions.
- Analyze Operations data and present clear, concise insights to Operations, Program, and Engineering Management.
- Generate Operational plans (e.g., Manufacturing, Sales) and schedules based on departmental standards to provide strategic direction to functional departments.
- Lead and participate in project/team meetings to provide clear direction to various functional areas.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement new processes that improve efficiency, reduce defects, and lower costs.
- Apply Affordability and Continuous Improvement tools, overseeing Transition To Production, Design To Unit Price Cost Burndown plans, and Producibility indices.
- Collaborate with Supply Chain planning and execution for Development, Production, and Sustainment programs.