Technical Operations

Job Description
BAE Systems, a top-ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems. Intelligence and Security provides services and products to the Department of Defense, the government, federal law enforcement officials, and troops deployed around the world.

At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer a flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best. Be a part of a company that's part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.

Position Overview
We are seeking a Technical Operations Lead to serve as the backbone of the operational and administrative coordination supporting the Advanced Technology Manager. This position is primarily coordination-focused – you will coordinate vendor relations, team financial budgets, Agile scrums, and general team administration. Duties also include technical writing and requires exceptional organizational skills with an ability to represent the team’s progress and deliverables through clear, compelling communication and media creation. This role sits at the center of how the team operates day to day, so prior experience working within an engineering organization is important. Other responsibilities include:

• Speaking to vendors and coordinating software licensing and technical services support as needed
• Coordinating travel and expense reports for the team
• Coordinating weekly budget planning and forecasting for the team
• Conducting weekly scrum meetings - planning, and tracking tasking, unblocking where required
• Syncing regularly with the Advanced Technology Manager, providing recommendations and project status
• Maintaining standard operating procedures, slick sheets, and other lightweight technical documentation for the team
• Representing the teams’ work through clear, compelling communication and storytelling, translating complex technical work for varied audiences
• As a plus, creating supporting content such as slick sheets, video demos, and animations to help showcase team initiatives

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Business, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience, and minimum 5 years of relevant experience