Job Description - Solution Design and Implementation: Develop and implement Enterprise IT solutions to include secure software development pipelines, hybrid network architectures, and data analytics solutions ensuring robust Enterprise IT systems that meet the mission and business needs of our customers using a systematic approach.
- Strategic Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to develop strategies, North Star, that cascade to operational and tactical solutions. Implement innovative architectures that enhance our customers technological capabilities while meeting their mission, business, and resiliency needs.
- Leadership and Strategy: Lead the development of business area strategies using horizontal integration,and Enterprise IT hybrid architectures that meet the stringent requirements of various current programs and future bids across the Federal Government.
- Innovation and Research: Maintain understanding of technology landscape through research and interaction with vendor partners on roadmaps and new offerings. Introduce innovative technologies and capabilities to current programs while simultaneously supporting immediate and midterm pursuits. Engage in future forecasted customer engagements with a multifunctional team of business, technological, and operations professionals participating in concept development, white paper generation, and directed research.
- Professional Development: Exchange ideas with senior leaders in both Government and industry while attending and participating in professional conferences targeting, not only Government sector, but industry at large; as well as providing mentorship for future leaders of the organization.
- Strategic Partnership Building: Encourage collaboration and customer intimacy by traveling to customer sites throughout the greater Washington area and beyond. Meeting with customers during execution of current programs and forecasted future programs to ensure holistic understanding of customers mission and business needs and be able to provide professional insights, consultancy, and trusted advice to our customers to encourage current and future business and capability growth.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills - Bachelor's Degree and twelve years of relevant work experience or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
- Experience supporting large-scale development efforts involving diverse teams of technical and operational specialists and involving the development of novel or innovative new solutions.
- Five or more years of experience with Government proposals including technical solution development.
- Demonstrated ability to decompose complex hybrid IT architecture and systems requirements into easy-to-understand solutions with clear value propositions.
- Ability to think strategically and communicate effectively at the most senior levels of Government (customer) and Corporate management (company) to articulate the understanding of their mission needs and requirements and to communicate the value and benefit of your solutions.
- Demonstrated familiarity with the state of the art in commercial tools and services for Enterprise and Mission IT use cases.
- Professional level certification related to Enterprise IT Architecting (e.g., CISSP, -ISSAP, -ISSEP, Enterprise Architecture, CGEIT, AWS/Azure/GCP Solution Architect, etc.)
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills - Demonstrated ability to lead and win complex opportunities with the Federal Government and experience leading winning proposals with total contract value on individual deals over $100M.
- Knowledge of software development, containerization, automated DevSecOps pipeline tools and cloud native design principles.
- Knowledge of system engineering to include full lifecycle and development methodologies including requirement engineering, configuration management, technical baseline management, cost estimating and analysis, and decision support methodologies.
- Knowledge of Cybersecurity principles for Architecting, Engineering, Governance, and Operations.
- Knowledge and understanding of project management methodologies including scope, cost and schedule and resource management to include Earned Value Management.
- Experience collaborating across organizations and OEMs, participating in industry forums and conferences, and writing and presenting technical papers.
Pay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $164000 - $278800
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.
