**Job Description** **BAE Systems is seeking an exceptional** **_Project Manager_** **for an exciting opportunity to support the Air Force's acquisition of the next generation Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) system, known as the Sentinel ICBM Program.** The Sentinel Program (formerly known as GBSD) is an enormous and complex Mega-Project replacing the entire ICBM weapon system deployed across tens of thousands of square miles in five states. Without a doubt, Sentinel is one of the Department of Defense s (DoD s) most important acquisition efforts for the next decade, if not longer. It includes a complete refurbishment or replacement of more than five hundred aging Minuteman III ICBM facilities to secure and support a newly-designed, technologically-advanced ballistic missile. It will also provide an entirely new command & control system (including an updated airborne launch capability) as well as vast array of required support equipment specifically engineered to operate and sustain the new weapon system over the next 4-5 decades. This is a long-term project with the weapon system anticipated to deploy over a nine-year period beginning in the late 2020s and remaining operational until at least 2075. **Job Description:** This position will directly support the Sentinel Program sCommand & Launch (C&L) Branchas they acquirethe weapon system command & control capabilities for the next generation ICBM.Areas of responsibility that fall under the C&L Team include: + Weapon system command & control (e.g., missile crew launch console and command data processing equipment, etc.) + ICBM nuclear codes/cryptography (i.e., securing the nuclear launch codes and assuring confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity of the critical commands) + ICBM targeting (i.e., weapon system processing of the strategic missile aim points) + Nuclear command, control & communications (NC3) systems (i.e., national communications systems used for receiving Presidential nuclear orders in the launch control center) + ICBM command pathways (i.e., hardline & RF networks for voice & data command transmission and reception in the missile field) + Airborne launch control capabilities (i.e., secondary launch capability aboard a US Navy E-6B command & control aircraft) + Actuation & mechanical systems (e.g., missile suspension system, launcher closure door system, ballistic gas generators, missile umbilical retractors, etc.) + Power distribution & endurance systems (e.g., backup generators, emergency batteries, HVAC systems, etc. at the launch facilities) + Physical security systems (e.g., motion sensors, visual sensors, delay features, etc. at the launch facilities) Specifically, this C&L team memberwill be responsible for supporting the U.S. Air Force customer in the review and evaluation of the Sentinel ICBM prime contractor s designs, documentation, architectures, and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) products related to Sentinel command & control subsystems. Additionally, this team member will work directly with Air Force stakeholders in managing the integration of government-furnished equipment and property into the Sentinel weapon system design.This team member will focus on functional area related to missile crew operations within the Sentinel weapon system and perform duties such as program status tracking, meeting support, cost control monitoring, and integrated master schedule (IMS) management. The position interacts with government customer staff and senior leaders in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Headquarter Air Force, Air Force Global Strike Command, the National Security Agency, U.S. Strategic Command, as well as other Sentinel team partners from Federally-Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) and University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs). This team member will also coordinate and integrate actions with other program managers, engineers, logisticians, testers, and external agencies. _Pursuant to Government contract, this position requires US Citizenship status._ \#ASFS **Required Education, Experience, & Skills** 10 years of experience (8 years with an MS degree) in direct program/project management Must have a currentSecretsecurity clearance or higher (within last 6 years or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and be able to obtain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable timeframe. **Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills** Experience with Minuteman III ICBM weapon system as a missile operator is essential to being effective in this role. Proficiency using office software such as Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, and Excel is highly desirable. Self-motivated with excellent verbal and written communications skills in addition to sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating and negotiating with customer and company personnel. Familiarity with Earned Value Management; Cost Accounts; and schedule management concepts are a plus. **Pay Information** Full-Time Salary Range: $103590 - $176130 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. **Sentinel Project Manager ICBM Operations Subject Matter Expert** **106289BR** EEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression