Job Description
Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.

For this position, we could consider someone working out of any one for the major Electronic System BAE System locations: Austin TX, Endicott NY, Fort Wayne IN, Greenlawn NY, Huntsville AL, Nashua NH, San Diego CA or Wayne NJ.

You don't see it, but it's there. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics -from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems (ES), you'll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry's most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first exemplified by our missions: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us" and "We Innovate for Those Who Move the WorldTM." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

The Program Excellence (Px) team provides strategic and thought leadership to Project, Program, and Portfolio Management for the ES Sector with annual sales of approximately $7B and over 600 program managers. With our robust offering of educational and career development opportunities, your career advancement prospects in a diverse work environment are limitless.

This role within the Px team will provide strategic and thought leadership of Proposal Management Excellence for the ES Sector. This includes the following responsibilities:

Identify, document, and spread proposal management best practices throughout the Program Manager population in the ES Sector.
Serve as the main point of contact for Px with Business Development, Business Winning, Operations Proposal Group, Contracts, Pricing, and other functions involved in proposals.
Provide proposal planning and or execution support to proposal teams across the ES Sector on an as needed basis
Serve as the Px representative for any proposal or estimating system internal/external audits.
Serve as the Px expert for Proposal Management tailoring applicable to bids.
Provide thought and execution leadership to the development of tool sets to automate and/or error proof Proposal Management administrative tasks.
Review Sector level B&P spend trends and identify areas to improve the efficiency of B&P spend
Assist with other Px initiatives or tasks on an as needed basis

Because of the potential need to access export controlled and other restricted data, this specific position requires US citizenship status.

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Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Proposal experience within the Aerospace and Defense industry
Demonstrated ability use business acumen to critically think about project problems while leveraging the collective experience of a project team to develop solutions
Ability to develop and execute a schedule and subsequently track status against that schedule
Basic knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
Prior experience working with financial analysts to achieve the financial objectives for the project
Ability to lead cross functional teams (i.e. Engineering, Operations, Finance, Business Development, Contracts, etc.) in the execution of project tasks
Exhibit sound interpersonal skills to interface, coordinate, and negotiate with company personnel, customers, and suppliers

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Working knowledge developing proposals for new business pursuits
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred
Experience with at least one of the following: subcontracts, engineering, project management, contracts, operations, or finance
Strong organizational skills
Experience working in a cross-functional organization
Proven team collaboration and communication skills
Looking for a candidate that is driven and result oriented
Ability to initiate, prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
Highly adaptable with a high degree of initiative

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $130355 - $221603

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 Electronic Systems
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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.