Job Description
BAE Systems is a leading global defense, security, and aerospace company. Our Ordnance Systems business is hiring an experienced Director – Capital Program Controls to join our team. As a Director, you will play an integral role in ensuring the successful modernization of our nation’s Munitions Industrial Base. You will be leading a team of construction schedulers and cost controllers to directly plan and support Integrated Project Teams. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, monitoring, and controlling program costs, schedules, and performance to deliver modernized capabilities in a timely and efficient manner. This is a key leadership role that requires strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.
Key Responsibilities:
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Build and lead a Program Controls team, including developing and improving processes, systems, standards, frameworks, reports, and performance metrics
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Guide the team in the preparation of programmatic baselines
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Perform monthly/weekly cost and schedule analyses, such as variance analysis to identify and mitigate cost and scheduling risks
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Develop and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and supporting metrics to support Product Line Leader decision making
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Manage Earned Value Management System (EVMS); provide guidance and development of new tools to drive performance efficiency
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Monitor, control, and communicate performance status and prepare reports and presentation
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Guide the team to conduct detailed schedule risk assessments, identifying and mitigating program scheduling risks
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Collaborate with Program Management, Engineering, Construction, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate scope execution and adherence to strict budgets in a fast-paced environment
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Provide insightful recommendations to program management to drive data-based decision making; become a full scale business partner
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Drive innovation and change, introduce industry best practices, high-efficiency systems, and mature functional capabilities
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Create a culture where everyone is valued, engaged, and invested in our success
Develop, coach, mentor, and train team to drive performance, productivity, and growth
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Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field and 12 years work experience or equivalent experience
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Experience in Program Controls, Program Finance, or Program Management
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Proven track record of successfully managing capital program controls for large-scale business
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Proficiency in Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles and application
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and develop insightful recommendations
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
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Demonstrated Leadership skills, with the ability to mentor, coach, and train team to reach excellence in cost and schedule control methodologies
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Masters Degree
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Professional Certification
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Experience in managing full EVMS programs
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Experience in Construction, Chemical, or Oil & Gas industries
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Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $153377 - $260743
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 Platforms & Services
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.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.
