Business Unit Assurance Manager II - Ground Systems and Mission Operations

Ground Systems And Mission Operations Assurance Professional

We are seeking an experienced Ground Systems and Mission Operations Assurance professional to lead mission assurance, software assurance, and risk management activities for Ground Systems Development and / or Space System Operations and Maintenance (O&M) programs and proposals. The successful candidate will serve as the primary Mission Assurance Department point of contact within the Ground Systems and Services Strategic Business Unit and develop mission assurance processes and capabilities in support of ground development and mission operations programs.

The Enterprise Assurance Strategic Capabilities Unit delivers critical assurance disciplines that protect and enable people, data and missions. We provide a comprehensive approach to managing risk across the enterprise for current and future information environments where the business and missions execute. We apply the use of innovative tools and robust processes to ensure mission and business success.

What You'll Do :

• Leadership and Coordination : Lead mission assurance, software assurance, and risk management activities for ground systems development and / or space systems O&M programs and proposals, ensuring compliance with customer requirements, and organizational and industry standards.
• Primary Point of Contact : Serve as the primary Mission Assurance Department point of contact within the Ground Systems and Services (GSS) Strategic Business Unit, providing guidance, support, and resource coordination to GSS program and proposal teams.
• Process Development and Documentation : Develop, document, and implement mission assurance processes and capabilities in support of ground development and O&M programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Risk Management : Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with ground systems development and O&M, developing and implementing risk management strategies to ensure program success.
• Collaboration and Communication : Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and program management, to ensure mission assurance and software assurance activities are integrated into program planning and execution.
• Proposal Support : Provide mission assurance and software assurance support for proposal development, developing basis of estimate, and ensuring that proposal content accurately reflects the organization's capabilities and commitment to mission assurance.
• Mission Operations Assurance : Perform project engineer and management functions to execute mission assurance and risk management functions for O&M of space deployed systems.
• Quantify Mission-Level Risk : Quantify mission-level risk for the O&M phases of a program and facilitate transition from program development to operations with controlled, well-understood risks.
• FRB / On-orbit Anomaly Leadership : Provide leadership, organization, and communications for resolution of ground and / or on-orbit anomalies and failures, providing situational awareness to Ground SEIT, Factory Reach Back, Customer and internal leadership teams.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment : This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions : Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills :

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills :

Pay Information :

Full-Time Salary Range : $146670 - $249330

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 Space & Mission 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 teammaking a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for the U.S. Intelligence, Department of Defense and scientific communities. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.