Manager IV - Engineering - IC Operations Support

BAE Systems
Springfield, VA

Job Description

Contingent upon contract award to BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems and subsequent task orders.

Seeking two Ops Center Managers for a dynamic and diverse U.S. Intelligence Community effort ensuring seamless execution of critical operations and integration activities. This position requires leadership and technical expertise to direct operations and integration activities at the Ops Center, synchronizing Contractor efforts across all technical requirements.

As the Ops Center Manager, you will direct operations and integration activities at the Ops Center to synchronize Contractor efforts across all technical requirements. Your primary focus will be on ensuring effective operations and integration of systems, and providing technical leadership and guidance to junior staff.

The position will reside organizationally within the Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA)
Strategic Capabilities Unit which comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that
enables the successful delivery of high impact discriminating technologies for our customers
missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual
learning and execution.


What Youll Do:

  • Directing and overseeing operations and integration activities at the Ops Center.
  • Leading a diverse team of intelligence professionals supporting a 24x7x365 operational environment with a focus on Operations Integration, Collection Management, and Mission Management.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including the CO Ops Center Manager, to ensure synchronized Contractor efforts.
  • Analyzing and resolving complex operational problems related to system integration and data flows.
  • Developing and managing the training regime for ops center staff to ensure proficiency with existing and nascent tools.
  • Providing technical leadership and guidance to junior staff and analysts.
  • Ensuring compliance with relevant systems engineering processes and procedures.
  • Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
  • Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions:
  • Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
  • May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
  • May access other facilities in various weather conditions.

Short Term Incentive: Subject to business performance and recommendations of management, this role may be eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 12 or more years related experience.
  • Each higher-level degree, i.e., Masters Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
  • A current, active Top Secret/SCI Polygraph security clearance is required.
  • At least seven (7) years of combined experience in U.S. Intelligence Community enterprise operations, including working knowledge of system integration, dependencies, and data flows.
  • Familiarity with DoW satellite operations.
  • At least two (2) years of relevant ops-floor experience.
  • Relevant experience working with IC organizations.
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Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $173023 - $294137

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 Space & Mission Systems
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 its 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 teammaking a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, youll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Multiple positions may be available on this opening.
Posted 2026-04-24

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