Job Description
The Strategic Operations Manager role is a key leadership position that is part of the OSI Business Development and Strategy team. In this role you will work closely with your peers and collaborate across the business area to lead the development of our integrated business plan, lead and assist with business area strategic initiatives, assist with market analysis and competitive intelligence efforts, shape our corporate investment strategy and business continuous improvement efforts, and support competitive pursuits. This role reports directly to the Director of Business Development and Strategy.

Responsibilities:

Lead our business area integrated business planning process.
Lead and develop market analysis including DOD budget analysis
Lead business area strategic initiatives, like operational excellence strategies, strategically important proposals and pursuits, and portfolio shaping efforts.
Collaborate with leaders across the business to develop/refine business and functional strategies.
Lead business development quarterly business review inputs as well as overall business area messaging and liaison with sector strategy as required
Develop annual strategic plan to include holistic alignment with IR&D, BP with technology, product and customer roadmaps, tradeshow plans
Conduct Phase 0 reviews on future opportunities and assist functions with BD LCM Phase Review Gates
Maintain overarching business development metrics and reporting
Collaborate with functional leads to assess Export regs, Offsets requirements, Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI), and Contracts/Legal agreements (NDA/PIA/TAA/Teaming)
Support overall business with business case assessments
Support strategic campaigns to include Campaign planning, LCM, competitive assessments, PTW, and color team analysis
Support all Business Development functions to achieve business area goals

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Bachelor's Degree and 10 years work experience or equivalent experience
Experience in Strategic Planning, Business Development Planning, or similar
Experience in Defense (DoD)
Experience working cross-functionally to support business strategies
Ability to conduct market analysis including budget analysis
Ability to build integrated business plans
Ability to support competitive campaigns or pursuits
Strong data analysis and reporting skills
Strong collaboration skills
Strong communication skills

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Masters Degree
Experience with building strategic plans or integrated business plans
Experience with DoD competitive campaigns or pursuits
Experience with BAE planning or business development processes

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $115110 - $195660

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 Platforms & Services
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.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

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.