Program Manager

Job Description

Join BAE Systems' Air & Space Force Solutions and be part of a diverse and enthusiastic team that solves some of the world's most complex technical challenges. For the eighth consecutive year, BAE Systems was named among the Salt Lake Tribune's "Top Workplaces" by our employees, earning special distinction for providing a healthy work-life balance for our valued employees. We work very hard to ensure this is a great place to work!

BAE Systems is looking for a Lead Program Manager to join our team in supporting the Mk21 Fuze Modernization Program as required by the warfighter, Air Force Global Strike Command. The Program Manager will assist the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) ICBM Fuze Mod Program Office (PO) to coordinate nuclear weapon projects and their associated requirements detailed in Department of Energy (DoE), Department of Defense (DoD), and United States Air Force (USAF) directives. The Program Manager is a multifaceted position that ensures acquisition program milestones and objectives are anticipated, Production tasks are properly managed and analyzed, and program related tasks are properly coordinated. This position will provide engineering and integration oversight, risk management, technical assessment, acquisition program management, strategy development, organization and change management, interface with operations and logistics, business analysis, mission effectiveness and assist the government in planning and development activities for this large acquisition program.

Responsibilities include:

• Direct support to the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC)ICBM Directorate Fuze Modernization Materiel Leader in coordinating projects and their associated requirements detailed in United States Air Force (USAF) requirements, directives and instructions.

• Responsible for tasks and accountable to the government for technical quality, content, and results of all projects.

• Providing weapon system expertise in conducting integrated engineering-level assessments of analysis, production, verification, validation, operation, maintenance, and problem resolution processes as part of the program life-cycle maturation.

• Identify and mitigate risks or deficiencies related to design, production, and program execution that could impact the Program.

Why Utah? You’ve got to see it to believe it! Utah is an amazing state with diverse geography, a unique culture and an exceptional quality of life. We are located north of Salt Lake City at the foot of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains. The area offers an incredible range of outdoors pursuits across the seasons including hiking, climbing, hunting, fishing, camping, boating, mountain biking, and world-class skiing at resorts that hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics. The state is home to five amazing National Parks and an easy drive from two more; Grand Teton and Yellowstone. The Salt Lake City area offers a vast array of cultural activities and businesses including professional sports teams. It is a western hub for world-class, cutting-edge medical and health care.