Senior Director of Strategy & Engineering
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Rockville
Posted on: November 1, 2024
Job Description:
Job Description BAE Systems is seeking an experienced
director-level strategist and chief engineer to join our Integrated
Defense Solutions team in an exciting program supporting the U.S.
Navy's next generation of strategic deterrence. Serving as our
Senior Director of Strategy and Engineering reporting into the
Senior Director of Operations, you will lead a multi-disciplinary
team of engineers, scientists, and technologists in developing our
strategic plan and ensuring the implementation of a well-planned
systems engineering approach to requirements definition,
architecture and interface definition, system integration,
verification, and test for current and future large-scale missile
systems. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the team
enabling our Nation's technological superiority on strategic
missions through development of advanced concepts and initiatives
throughout the systems lifecycle.As Senior Director of Strategy,
you will:
- Develop and execute strategic plans that lead to delivered and
usable innovations.
- Conduct internal and external workshops to identify challenges
and propose innovative solutions.
- Lead and support discussions with the Government to validate
and prioritize innovations resulting in an Innovation and
Technology Insertion Strategy, Roadmap, and Tactical Execution
Plan.
- Manage local investment budget of $4m - $5m annually.
- Hire and manage staff to execute investment initiatives.
Proactively reach out across the I&S sector and adjacent
sectors to identify collaboration and technology-sharing
opportunities.
- Develop and deploy AI/ML-enabled and digital engineering
capabilities to streamline engineering activities, improve quality,
and reduce labor and timelines associated with engineering
processes ("AI/ML for Engineering").
- Assemble, lead, and manage high-performance teams focused on
developing innovative solutions to complex mission and business
challenges. Perform hiring and personnel management for Innovations
and Technology Insertion department staff.
- Provide support and advocacy for adoption of digital
engineering capabilities and tailor digital engineering processes
to fit the program/mission environment, constraints, and delivery
schedule.
- Provide leadership as the primary point of command and control
for AI/ML capabilities in the SSP program. This includes overseeing
"AI/ML for Engineering," "Engineering for AI/ML," AI/ML technology
leadership, and guiding AI/ML investments.
- Provide support and advocacy for adoption of Agile management
techniques and Agile Engineering techniques on the SPP program.
Tailor Agile processes to fit the SSP program environment,
constraints, and delivery schedule.
- Lead AI/ML and digital engineering working groups, investments,
and training activities that directly support the SSP program and,
when feasible, the IDS Business Unit and I&S sector.
- As requested by leadership, support I&S, IDS, and SSP in
capturing new business by developing and executing strategic plans,
engaging in customer and opportunity shaping, and providing
engineering and technical data to capture teams.As a Chief
Engineer, you will:
- Lead the technical performance of systems engineering,
integration, and test functions in support of advanced programs
under the direction, and in-collaboration with, Program
leadership.
- In this role, you will provide engineering and scientific
leadership in performing technical analysis, trade studies,
research, development, and test and evaluation to lead system
definition and realization activities, resolve issues, and make
recommendations regarding enhanced capabilities.
- Under your technical leadership, a large team of engineers and
scientist (500+) will utilize digital engineering and model-based
systems engineering to perform operational concept development,
feasibility studies, design, development and evaluation of hardware
and software for new designs, modifications, and upgrades of Naval
weapon systems and system of systems.
- Provide sound engineering principles and disciplined guidance
to ensure successful execution of technical plans and goals while
communicating effectively with internal and external management and
senior-level customer representatives concerning operational and
design decisions, technical risk identification and mitigation,
definition and achievement of requirements, and overall end-to-end
systems engineering process definition and oversight that results
in successful definition and realization of large-scale
systems.
- Provide leadership for external AI/ML and Systems Engineering
working groups, government-sponsored events, and workshops (e.g.,
NDIA, INCOSE).
- As requested by leadership, assist I&S and IDS personnel
with developing and delivering RFIs, whitepapers, and
proposals.
- As requested by leadership, assist I&S and IDS personnel
with Digital Engineering, Model-Based Engineering, Model-Based
Systems Engineering, and Agile Systems Engineering innovations and
challenges. Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Master of Science in Engineering and minimum of 15 years of
related experience
- Possess an active DoD Top Secret clearance with ability to
obtain SCI designation
- Proven experience successfully leading system engineering
activities on highly complex programs as a Chief Engineer
- Proven experience developing and successfully executing short-
and long-term strategic plans that leverage cutting edge
technology
- Demonstrated success partnering with customers to understand
critical challenges, shape customer requirements, develop
innovative solutions, and manage execution of solutions through
implementation.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully lead multi-disciplinary
teams in complex strategic planning and systems engineering.
- Demonstrated success leading major digital engineering
transformation initiatives across a 500+ person organizations
- Experience conducting technology research, analysis, trade
studies, solution down-selection, development, and delivery related
to Digital Engineering, Model-Based Systems Engineering, and
AI/ML.
- Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills with
demonstrated experience communicating with executive and senior
customer leadership
- Experience developing and presenting material for external
industry working groups, events, and conferencesPay
InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $164000 - $278800Please 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.
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