Program Manager

Job Description The Opportunity

Join BAE Systems' Air & Space Force Solutions and be part of a diverse and enthusiastic team who solves some of the world's most complex technical challenges. Contributing day-to-day for the Hill Air Force Base BAE team is refreshing, and the flexibility in the work week is unmatched. For the seventh consecutive year, BAE was named among the Salt Lake Tribune's 2025 "Top Workplaces," by its 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!

There is never a dull moment on this strategic effort, a cornerstone for the nation’s security! The Sentinel Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Program will completely replace the aging Minuteman III (MMIII) ICBM, an undertaking not performed in over 50 years. This program is considered a “mega-project” and one of the most complex in the history of the Department of Defense. The new ICBM weapon system acquisition effort brings with it the newest digital engineering tools and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices to meet existing warfighter requirements, while having the adaptability and flexibility to affordably address changing technology and threat environments beyond 2075. As part of the U.S. Air Force's Integration Support Contract (ISC), BAE Systems provides advisory and assistance services in the areas of engineering, logistics, management, scientific analysis, and other subject matter expertise to augment and optimize management of the Sentinel ICBM Prime Contractor.

The Location 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 multiple professional sports teams. It is a western states hub for world class, cutting-edge medical care. The Salt Lake International Airport offers easy, direct access to just about anywhere in the world.

The Role BAE is looking for an experienced Program Manager accountable to the Sentinel Military Construction IT Lead for all tasks assigned. You will play a critical role in driving program excellence and customer satisfaction. This demanding position requires a highly skilled and experienced professional with acute attention to detail, substantial confidence, and tenacity. You will need to have a proven track record of successfully working with diverse stakeholders, including varied personalities, and possess a highly professional, customer-oriented approach. The ability to multi-task simultaneous projects, prioritize tasks effectively, and adapt to shifting priorities is essential in this fast-paced environment. In this role, you will provide technical expertise to BAE leadership in developing and maintaining robust program processes, ensuring seamless execution and innovation. You will be responsible for executing precise task management, delivering top-notch performance, and driving innovation to meet and exceed customer requirements. Additionally, you will be tasked with mitigating contracted customer business operation needs as they arise, ensuring customer satisfaction is consistently met.

This position may also perform the following duties and responsibilities.

• Responsible for independently coordinating, consolidating, analyzing, distributing, and tracking action items, suspenses, and responses
• Develop, prepare, and coordinate high level reports, data analysis and briefings for BAE and government leadership
• Assist with development and implementation of program schedules and project plans
• Provide technical leadership and expertise to BAE leadership in developing, maintaining, and optimizing program processes to ensure seamless execution and innovation
• Determine customer requirements and translate requirements into organizational plans
• Analyze business and technical processes to develop and implement new and modified processes and policies
• Develop metrics that provide data for process measurement, identifying indicators for future improvement and drive executive decision-making Who You Are An experienced Program Manager with a willingness to learn and contribute in a fast-paced environment. You must possess high energy and be comfortable navigating competing priorities. A sample of traits required:
• You are customer-oriented and anticipate customer needs
• Consistently works to exceed expectations
• You are a collaborator, enjoy working with a team, and give/receive input effectively with others
• You are detail-oriented and live for details
• You are team-oriented and are more interested in getting the job done right than who gets the credit
• Flawlessly handles multiple tasks at once
• Quick learner and versatile
• Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills
• Capable of developing a thorough understanding of the organization’s policies and overall mission Required Education, Experience, & Skills Required Education, Experience, & Skills:
• 10+ years’ direct program management experience (BS 10+, MS 8+, PhD 6+)
• Bachelor’s degree in Management, Business, Communication, or related field
• Must be able to obtain a Top-Secret +SAP Security clearance
• Experience with executive-level management and customer interactions
• Develop solutions to complex problems using ingenuity and innovation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, JIRA and Confluence
• Experience collaborating with a team to solve problems and troubleshoot projects
• Experience with the Sentinel program and government organizational structure/alignment
• Experience applying effective oral communication skills with executive-level internal leaders and customers
• Proactive person with a positive attitude and a “team player” mentality
• Works independently with strong initiative
• Possess an ability to organize daily tasks with acute attention to detail and no supervision
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Committed to results and success in accomplishing goals while consistently seeking process improvement/innovation
• Ability to quickly adapt to emerging requirements
• Excellent personal skills – trusted, reliable, prompt, and attentive
• Strong initiative and ability to organize daily tasks and manage multiple responsibilities for multiple customers
• Able to prioritize workloads effectively and independently with a passion for delivering exceptional results Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Familiarity with ICBMs, DoD Acquisitions, and military customs and culture
• Agile, Scrum, Kanban methodologies
• Earned Value Management
• Classified government IT systems
• ICBM weapon system/program support experience
• SharePoint site administration experience
• Ability to communicate complex technical details to a non-technical audience

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $136000 - $231200

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 Intelligence & Security 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.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

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.