Operations Leadership Development Program

Job Description

How does it feel to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering. We believe your career should always be growing. And that’s exactly what it will do at BAE Systems as part of our Leadership Development Program (LDP). The LDP is designed to accelerate the development and career of highly-motivated entry-level individuals who aspire to achieve their leadership potential. This is accomplished through challenging and rewarding rotational assignments, technical and leadership training, advanced education, leadership opportunities and exposure, and mentorship.

Our Operations employees turn innovative engineering designs into real solutions to meet our customers’ needs. From supply chain, to manufacturing and test, Aerospace & Mission Systems offers opportunities to work with technology rarely accessible in other manufacturing firms. You’ll hit the ground running with a company truly committed to your growth as you enjoy a special camaraderie on a team dedicated to protecting what really matters.

The OLDP is a rotational program with three one-year rotations. You will start at one of our major manufacturing locations: Nashua, NH; Austin, TX; Cedar Rapids, IA; Fort Wayne, IN; Endicott, NY. During the program, you are highly encouraged to relocate annually to one of the above listed sites.

As an Operations Leadership Development Program (OLDP) participant, you will experience:

• Rotations: The OLDP is designed to provide a diverse set of experiences through challenging rotational assignments. Rotations will expose participants to different business units, functions, facilities, and managers.
• Education: Participants are required to complete a graduate degree on a part-time basis, if not already completed. The school and specific degree (Ex. MBA, master's in engineering, etc.) is left up to the participant, providing it is applicable to the business. BAE Systems provides tuition assistance for this degree.
• Mentorship: A mentor is assigned to each OLDP participant to expose them to diverse and challenging experiences, while providing guidance in choosing rotations, career development, and off-program placement.
• Training/Conferences: The program seeks to facilitate the growth of an individual's leadership skills through an annual leadership development conference (LDC). This conference provides personalized leadership training as well as an opportunity to network with senior BAE Systems executives and other leadership development program participants across the company.

You’ll have the opportunity to experience assignments in several operational functions, business areas, and product groups nationwide. Rotational examples include:

• Process Engineer
• Industrial Engineer
• Manufacturing Engineer
• Procurement Analyst
• Supply Chain Planner
• Subcontract Administrator
• Strategic Sourcing Lead
• Operations Program Specialist
• Value Stream Specialist

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• This position is open to applicants with varying levels of experience. To be considered for an OLDP I, you must have at least a bachelor’s degree by June 2027. To be considered for an OLDP II, you must have a master’s degree by June 2027 OR 2+ years of work experience with bachelor’s degree.
• Demonstrated teamwork and leadership abilities in academic and non-academic pursuits
• Relevant internship and/or military experience
• Capacity and motivation for hard work
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in:
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Engineering (Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical, etc.)
  • Data Science (Analytics)
  • Business Administration
• Superior communication abilities
• Participation in a variety of extracurricular activities
• Ability to relocate annually

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $64926 - $110374

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.