Technical Operations Lead - Mount Laurel NJ

VetJobs; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 97,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Job summary

BAE Systems is seeking a Technical Operations Lead in Mount Laurel, NJ to serve as the backbone of the Operational and Administrative Coordination for the Advanced Technology Manager. The role focuses on coordinating vendors, team budgets, and agile scrums, while producing clear communications and technical documentation.

Ideal candidates have a background in engineering or technical environments, strong organizational and public speaking skills, and the ability to translate complex technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Business, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
• Experience coordinating vendor relationships, procurement, or software/service licensing
• Experience with travel and expense management processes
• Knowledge of financial planning and forecasting and tracking spend
• Experience in an engineering or technical organization
• Strong public speaking and ability to translate complex technical work into clear content
• Experience drafting standard operating procedures or process documentation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Coordinate vendor relations, software licensing, and technical services support
• Manage travel and expense reports for the team
• Lead weekly budget planning and forecasting for the team
• Conduct weekly scrum meetings and unblock tasks as needed
• Report progress to the Advanced Technology Manager with clear updates
• Produce lightweight technical documentation and slick sheets for the team
• Create content such as slick sheets, video demos, and animations to showcase initiatives

Skills

Public speaking

Communication

Organizational skills

Administrative coordination

Storytelling

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

High School/GED

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

SharePoint

Confluence

Video editing tools

Job description

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.

• Clearance Level - Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret
• U.S. Person Required: Yes
• Travel Percentage: <10%
• Clearance Level - Must Currently Possess: None
• U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes
• Is Relocation Available: No

BAE Systems, a top-ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems. Intelligence and Security provides services and products to the Department of Defense, the government, federal law enforcement officials, and troops deployed around the world.

At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer a flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best. Be a part of a company that's part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.

Position Overview

We Are Seeking a Technical Operations Lead To Serve As The Backbone Of The Operational And Administrative Coordination Supporting The Advanced Technology Manager. This Position Is Primarily Coordination-focused – You Will Coordinate Vendor Relations, Team Financial Budgets, Agile Scrums, And General Team Administration. Duties Also Include Technical Writing And Requires Exceptional Organizational Skills With An Ability To Represent The Team’s Progress And Deliverables Through Clear, Compelling Communication And Media Creation. This Role Sits At The Center Of How The Team Operates Day To Day, So Prior Experience Working Within An Engineering Organization Is Important. Other Responsibilities Include:

• Speaking to vendors and coordinating software licensing and technical services support as needed
• Coordinating travel and expense reports for the team
• Coordinating weekly budget planning and forecasting for the team
• Conducting weekly scrum meetings - planning, and tracking tasking, unblocking where required
• Syncing regularly with the Advanced Technology Manager, providing recommendations and project status
• Maintaining standard operating procedures, slick sheets, and other lightweight technical documentation for the team
• Representing the teams’ work through clear, compelling communication and storytelling, translating complex technical work for varied audiences
• As a plus, creating supporting content such as slick sheets, video demos, and animations to help showcase team initiatives

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Business, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience, and minimum 5 years of relevant experience
• Coordinating vendor relationships, procurement processes, or software/service licensing within an organization
• Travel and expense management processes
• Financial planning and forecasting, including tracking spending against budget
• Prior experience working within an engineering or technical organization
• Strong public speaking skills, with a demonstrated ability to translate complex technical work into digestible, compelling content
• Familiarity with drafting standard operating procedures or process documentation
• Strong organizational skills to proactively identify, record, track, and resolve administrative roadblocks for a team and manager
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Scrum/Agile certification (CSM, PMI-ACP, or similar)
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, or similar) for video editing, animation, and polished print/digital collateral
• Experience in a defense, aerospace, or other technical engineering organization
• Familiarity with internal collaboration and knowledge-sharing platforms (SharePoint, Confluence, or similar)
• Experience building internal engagement, culture, or recognition initiatives

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $97008 - $164914

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

Mount Laurel

State

New Jersey

Job Category

Operations

Job Code

Manufacturing Manufacturing

Affiliate Sponsor

BAE Systems

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Auto req ID

485059BR