IT Project Manager

Job Description

At BAE Systems, we believe your career should be filled with innovation and discovery. And that's exactly what you'll find here. Join us as our team develops, maintains, and protects the latest technology that directly aids in the defense of national security.

As part of our team, you’ll be joining a diverse group of driven professionals who are modernizing legacy infrastructure and applications as part of a ‘no fail’ mission, all the while protecting systems with the most-current cybersecurity practices. With us, you’ll be able to make an impact while you hone your skills and grow in your career.

We are looking for IT Project Managers (mid-level to senior) to add their skills to our team supporting a classified customer in the Intelligence Community. In this role, you will oversee and manage technical project(s) and serve as a liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management.

You will be responsible for preparing project execution plans and identifying technical and business resources needed. You will be relied upon to review status of projects and budgets, manage schedules, and prepare status reports.

You will assess issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives, while providing technical and analytical guidance to your project team(s). This is an exciting and dynamic job opportunity where you’ll not only work on an important project, but help advance the U.S mission to protect our Nation and partners.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree(s)
• Bachelor's or Master's degree(s)
• Proven project management experience of a government contract
• Demonstrated experience in IT Knowledge, Risk Management, Budget Management, Stakeholder Management, Process Management, and Resource Planning
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess complex business operations and identify areas for improvement
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey needs to diverse audiences
• Exceptional soft skills that help drive complex technology projects to successful delivery
• Strong organizational and leadership skills to guide teams through process changes and improvements
• Familiarity with JIRA, Confluence, and MS Project

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Advanced degree or certifications in project management or process improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Agile certification
• Experience in the Intelligence Community

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035

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, Inc.
• BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide.
• We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us.
• As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
• Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration.
• Purpose isn't a tagline here.
• It's what drives us.
• We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet.
• When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career.
• You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
• This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days.
• The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.