Configuration Management Dept. Manager

Job Description

About BAE Systems

Recognized annually as a Top Workplace in Utah consecutively since 2018, employees at BAE Systems enjoy an exceptional work culture, employment stability, growth opportunities, and job satisfaction knowing they are helping to protect the country through the development of the most technological advancements in our nation's history. Our work culture thrives on hard work, innovation, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

About This Job

Air and Space Force Solutions, a business unit within BAE Systems, has an opening at our Hill Air Force Base, Utah location for a Configuration Management Dept. Manager. In this role you will join our Information Services team and have an important role in supporting our mission of strategic deterrence through continual improvement and innovation. This is a customer-facing role with strong relationship building responsibilities with the government customer as well as with equipment/software vendors and associated contractors. You may frequently be working in a technical project manager capacity working directly with technical personnel and, on occasion, with senior leadership to provide status updates.

Additionally, you will provide leadership for those involved in the development, design and optimization of one or more information technology systems. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, analysis, selection and modification of enterprise systems, application software, installation of network hardware/software and database management. The Configuration Management Dept. Manager will also provide technical expertise to the government customer in developing and maintaining robust program operational tools and processes.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Assist customers in the development of current and future program requirements from a Configuration and Change Management perspective.

• Evaluate plans and criteria for technical activities and recommend alternatives as required to comply with customer and company obligations

• Model and demonstrate strong leadership in ethics, safety and security

• Lead and manage a team of direct reports (CM, Requirements Analysts, Technical Writing) clearly communicating job expectations

• Coach and mentor employees, initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures

• Communicate with all levels of company leadership to address issues and drive projects to completion

• Communicate complex technical details to a nontechnical audience

• Maintain safe and healthy work environment by establishing and enforcing organization standards, adhering to legal regulations

• Manage risks and opportunities and ensure that best practices are followed.

• Direct, integrate, manage, and track program and project activities, including segments of major projects

• Prepare program roadmaps, project execution plans and identify technical and business resources

• Identify technology opportunities and coordinate system and application strategies.

• Define and improve process flows to realize efficiencies for BAE Systems and the customer

• Review status of projects, manage schedules and prepare status reports

• Assess issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction goals and objectives

• Develop trusted relationships with internal and external customers; communicate daily with internal and external customers related to assigned program areas

What's In It For You

• Competitive wages

• Medical

• Dental

• 401k

• Paid time off

• Work/life balance

• Career development

• Tuition reimbursement

• Mentorship opportunities

• Rewards & recognition

Work Location

Hill Air Force Base, Utah

Travel

<10%

Clearance Requirement

This position requires an active final Secret clearance upon hire date. The clearance "investigation close date" must be within the last 6 calendar years from the hire date; The applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance. An active Top Secret clearance is preferred but not required upon hire date.

Citizenship Requirement

Pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Education and experience for this position are as follows:

• High School Diploma and 14+ years of related work experience, or

• Bachelor's Degree (typically computer science, information technologies, etc.) and 10+ years of progressive technical experience, or

• MS Degree and 8+ years of related experience

• Technical knowledge of systems, networks, and application security, as well as a solid understanding of enterprise-level security frameworks, policies, processes, and standards

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to learn quickly and multi-task in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work across teams and in a cross-functional environment to accomplish schedules driven priorities on time

• Experience interfacing and briefing customer and upper management

• Experience or knowledge of cybersecurity, networks, system components, system protocols, COTS technology, and software development

• Effective organizational, time management, and communications skills (written and verbal)

• Previous experience leading and managing a team

• Excellent communication and customer service skills

• Fast learner with ability to quickly comprehend technology and understand unique system requirements.

Clearance Requirement

This position requires an active final Secret clearance upon hire date. The clearance "investigation close date" must be within the last 6 calendar years from the hire date. The applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance. An active Top Secret clearance is preferred but not required upon hire date.

Citizenship Requirement

Pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with Confluence and Jira tools

• Experience managing solutions in virtual environments

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $103590 - $176130

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.