Job Description
The Sentinel Program (formerly GBSD) is an enormous and complex "Mega-Project" modernizing the entire ICBM weapon system deployed across tens of thousands of square miles in five states. It includes a complete refurbishment or replacement of hundreds of aging Minuteman III ICBM facilities to secure and support a newly-designed, technologically-advanced ballistic missile. It will also provide an entirely new command & control system (including an updated airborne launch capability) as well as vast array of required support equipment specifically engineered to operate and sustain the new weapon system over the decades ahead.

Detailed Job Description:
This position will directly support the Installation SATAF Lead and AFGSC/A10 Directorate as they lead the Sentinel weapon system deployment with the test capabilities at Vandenberg for the next generation ICBM. Duties will include coordinating a team of engineers, program/project managers, and weapon system subject matter experts as they provide professional advice and support to AFGSC, Sentinel SPO and ICBM leaders on all ICBM deployment, security, civil engineering and command & control aspects throughout all the deployment phases. Areas of knowledge responsibility that fall under the Installation Team include:

Advises and reports on Sentinel construction activities to the SATAF leadership
Coordinates with installation offices on SATAF project planning/programming activities
Participates in construction meetings, and monitors Sentinel related construction progress in partnership with the Sentinel Program Office
Monitors change orders requiring AFGSC coordination
Coordinates notifications and reprogramming actions requiring SATAF/AFGSC approval
Facilitates facility fit out, contractor to government handover and project completion

Candidates will be called upon to augment organic resources by providing breadth and depth of capabilities for:

Transition and Deployment Schedule Management
Transition and Deployment Risk Management
Mission Integration Management
ICBM Enterprise Management

Pursuant to Government contract, this position requires US Citizenship status.
This position is only located at Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA. Due to the special-access classified working environment, the majority of work is performed on-site with somewhat limited opportunities for telework (less than 15% of weekly hours).

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Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Minimum 10 years of experience in direct program/project management (or 8 years with a Masters degree)
Ability to identify, establish and cultivate important customer relationships with senior level officials and program stakeholders internal and external to the USAF, including AFGSC, AFMC, AFNWC, 20 AF internally, and Army Corps of Engineers, Air Force Civil Engineering Center, and contractor personnel externally.
Knowledge of Government contracting, construction and current acquisition processes.
Demonstrated advanced writing, communication and presentation skills.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Leadership experience overseeing a team of employees is highly desirable.
Ability to coach and mentor team members to achieve their career goals and satisfy customer performance expectations is highly desirable.
Familiarity with, or willingness to rapidly learn, complex schedule management principles is a plus.
PMP certification, and understanding of agile program management tools.
10+ years of experience with DoD installation/mission modernization activities.
5+ years of experience with technical project management.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $146670 - $249330

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.