Business Operations Manager II - McLean VA

VetJobs; McLean (VA); Presencial; USD 135.000 - 229.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

BAE Systems’ Air & Space Force Solutions seeks a Business Operations Manager to lead operations for multiple programs, reporting to the VP/GM and guiding governance, reporting, and capacity planning.

The role requires 10+ years in business operations or program management, DoD market knowledge, and a TS/SCI clearance, based in McLean, VA with on-site work.

Formación

• Ten+ years' related experience in business operations or program management.
• Thorough understanding of DoD technical services market practices.
• Good oral and written communications skills.
• Experience working with non-engineering functions and business processes.

Responsabilidades

• Design and enforce unified cadence for meetings and reports; KPI thresholds and actions.
• Consolidate program status, risks, and dependencies across locations for decision making.
• Prepare executive-level reporting with narratives and recommendations.
• Manage facilities planning, capacity, and training tracking.

Conocimientos

Ten+ years experience in business ops/

Educación

Bachelor's degree in management/engineering

High School/GED

Post-graduate degree (preferred)

Herramientas

PMP accreditation

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS

Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers.

Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Eligibility & Clearance

• Clearance Level - Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI
• U.S. Person Required: Yes
• Travel Percentage: 10%
• Clearance Level - Must Currently Possess: Top Secret
• U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes
• Is Relocation Available: Yes

Job Summary

Air & Space Force Solutions (ASFS) is a Business Area within the Intelligence & Security division of the Platform & Services segment of BAE Systems Inc. ASFS is responsible for the execution of all Air & Space Force-related programs within I&S and for business operations and growth in this market. The Air & Space Force Solutions Business Operations manager will report directly to the VP/GM and will be a member of the ASFS senior leadership team. The Business Operations Manager directs all areas of business operations, both on a daily basis as routine issues arise, executing a wide and challenging range of support activities that underpin the efficient operations of this large and complex business, and looking to the future as they undertake the planning and execution of longer-term strategic operations and initiatives. The individual in this role will actively participate in all business reviews and decisions and manage all reporting requirements upwards. They delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel, identifying and resolving issues and conflicts within the business unit. They interpret companywide policies and processes and establish ASFS operating policies and processes that ensure the smooth operation of the business. They interact frequently with all levels of the business and with external management/stakeholders. We offer flexibility for the hire to work from our McLean, VA, Hill Air Force Base, Fort Worth or Fort Walton Beach office.

Responsibilities

• Enterprise Rhythm-of-Business Orchestration: Design and enforce a unified cadence for MBRs/QBRs/MMRs—including pre-read standards, KPI thresholds, and corrective action tracking -ensuring upstream executive alignment and downstream execution.
• Integrated Program Governance: Serve as the conduit between VP/GM and ASFS Leadership Team; consolidate program status, risks, and dependencies across multiple factory locations to drive cross-functional decision-making.
• Board-Ready Analytics & Storytelling: Prepare executive-level reporting that synthesizes operational performance, cost/schedule outcomes, and mission-critical improvement initiatives into clear narratives and scenario-based recommendations.
• Coordinating MBRs, QBRs, data call responses for ASFS, liaison with Functions, MMRs, monitor and tracking of training.
• Planning and Management of ASFS facilities, including facilities rationalization, improvements and new requirements.
• Program Resource Management at Scale: Lead cost estimation, allocation, tracking, and deep-dive variance analysis across a portfolio of programs; tie resource decisions to contractual baselines and operational capacity.
• Forecasting & Executive Presentation: Prepare and present comprehensive forecasts -including sensitivity analysis to senior leadership and internal/external customers; translate complex trends into actionable financial levers.
• Networked Facility Strategy: Direct facility rationalization and growth planning across sites; develop business cases for improvements and new requirements that optimize safety, capacity, and mission readiness.
• Safety Program Leadership: Oversee proactive safety initiatives (e.g., hazard assessment, preventive maintenance, readiness reviews) aligned with corporate standards; track leading indicators to reduce risk.
• Audit Program Ownership: Lead internal/external audits end-to-end -scoping, readiness, execution, and remediation -while strengthening control environments that pass inspection repeatedly.
• Operational Rigor Frameworks: Establish and enforce incident management, change management, and release governance standards to ensure stability and high availability of platforms and services.
• Capability & Training Portfolio: Monitor, report, and improve employee training across safety, compliance, and technical domains; tie certification pathways to operational roles and mission-critical readiness.
• Culture of Accountability & Learning: Promote a high-performance culture through transparent metrics, root-cause analysis, and shared lessons learned; recognize teams for measurable improvements.
• Community Investment & Sponsorships: Manage sponsorships and community investment planning aligned to ASFS priorities; track impact and employee engagement outcomes.
• Integration & Realignment Leadership: Lead complex integration efforts (org design, process harmonization, systems consolidation) and realignment initiatives that enhance efficiency and reduce handoffs.
• Predictive Analytics & Early Warning: Lead initiatives that use predictive models to flag capacity constraints, defect trends, and incident precursors; activate preventive actions to avoid customer impact.
• Operational Readiness & Capacity Planning: Set capacity, staffing, and tooling strategies for peak-load scenarios; validate readiness through simulations and after-action reviews.
• Coordinating MBRs, QBRs, data call responses for ASFS, liaison with Functions, MMRs, monitor and tracking of training.
• KPI Suite & Dashboards: Develop and track key operational metrics (availability, incident response, MTTR, throughput, customer impact, cost/schedule performance); publish role-based dashboards for transparency.
• Variance & Trend Analysis: Perform recurring variance analyses across cost, schedule, and quality; drive root-cause containment and monitor the efficacy of corrective actions over time.

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• BS or equivalent experience in a management or engineering field.
• Ten+ years' related experience in business operations or program management.
• Thorough understanding of industry best practices in the DoD technical services market.
• Good oral and written communications skills.
• Significant experience working with non-engineering functions and business processes (Business Development, Contracts, Pricing, Finance, Procurement).
• Active Top Secret clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Post-graduate degree in related technical or in management-related discipline.
• Knowledge and experience working in the DoD technical services industry.
• Experience in proposal processes and development.
• PMP accreditation.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $134640 - $228888

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.

City

McLean

State

Virginia

Job Category

Security

Job Code

Security Staff

Affiliate Sponsor

BAE Systems