Technical Operations Lead - Mount Laurel NJ

MSCCN; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); Presencial; USD 97.000 - 165.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

BAE Systems, a leading defense contractor, seeks a Technical Operations Lead to coordinate the Advanced Technology Manager's team operations on-site in Mount Laurel, NJ. The role focuses on vendor relations, budgets, Agile scrums, and admin tasks, with emphasis on clear communication and technical storytelling.

You will create slick sheets and short videos as needed, write procedures, and ensure progress is reported to leadership.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Business, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Coordinating vendor relationships, procurement, or software licensing.
• Travel and expense management processes.
• Financial planning and forecasting, including tracking spending against budget.
• Prior experience in an engineering/technical organization.
• Strong public speaking with ability to translate complex technical work.
• Familiarity with drafting standard operating procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication; organizational skills.

Responsabilidades

• Speak to vendors and coordinate software licensing and services.
• Coordinate travel and expense reports for the team.
• Coordinate weekly budget planning and forecasting for the team.
• Conduct weekly scrum meetings and track tasks.
• Sync with the Advanced Technology Manager and report status.
• Maintain SOPs and lightweight technical documentation for the team.
• Represent team work through clear communication and storytelling.
• Create supporting content such as slick sheets, video demos, and animations.

Conocimientos

Vendor coordination

Travel expense management

Budget forecasting

Engineering background

Public speaking

Process documentation

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Scrum/Agile

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Business, or Engineering

Herramientas

Adobe Creative Cloud

SharePoint

Confluence

Descripción del empleo

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

Job Description

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.

• 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.