**Job Description** **BAE Systems is seeking an exceptional senior level people manager/leader for a challenging and exciting opportunity to help lead the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Site Activation Task Force (SATAF) in support of Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC), as Lead Manager of SATAF Operations.** The Sentinel Program (formerly GBSD) is an enormous and complex Mega-Project modernizing the entire ICBM weapon system deployed across tens of thousands of square miles in five states. It includes a complete refurbishment or replacement of hundreds of 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 decades ahead. **Detailed Job Description:** This leadership position will directly support AFGSC ICBM Site Activation Task Force (SATAF) activities in development of the next generation of ICBM s. This vital position will directly support key internal and external shareholders vision, direction, and implementation during the transition from the Minuteman III (MMIII) to the Sentinel weapon system. Duties will include supporting AFGSC/A10 SATAF Staff and key decision makers while interfacing with external Air Force agencies, Numbered Air Force, and Department of the Air Force agencies involving the modernization of the ICBM fleet. As the lead supervisor, this position will manage the SATAF Deputy Manager and three missile wing site managers along with a small team of support personnel. Areas of responsibility include but limited to the following: + Implement and validate programmatic schedules and training plans + Assisting with oversight across the development, design, deployment and execution for the Sentinel Program + Advising Strategic Leaders during MMIII deactivation, demilitarization, and deposal of MMIII Launch Facilities, Launch Control Centers, Command and Control Systems ultimately culminating in a fully deployed/capable Sentinel Weapon System + Assisting in the development and implementation of organizational structures + Providing support for the development of ICBM operational resources + Support AFGSC and USSTRATCOM activities by assessing and mitigating risks + Assisting in the development of Sentinel weapon system deployment requirements, schedules and risk mitigation + Display highly skilled written and verbal communication with Strategic Leaders across the DoD, Air Force, and associated government senior officials + Advising on security, operations, and maintenance operations and the development of plans, CONOPs, and execution orders supporting the ICBM fleet + Expertly knowledgeable and astute in advising/supporting contingency operations involving nuclear surety, security, safety, and other ICBM operations _Pursuant to Government contract, this position requires US Citizenship status._ _This position is only located at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. Due to the special-access classified working environment, the work is performed on-site with minimal telework._ \#ASFS **Required Education, Experience, & Skills** Minimum 14 years of experience in direct program/project management (or 12 years with a Master s degree) Must have a current (within last 6 years)Secretsecurity clearance or higher and be able to obtain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable timeframe. Eligible for Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance Superior communication skills (Verbal and Written) Experience at the Strategic and Operational levels within the DoD, Air Force or other military Branch Prior acquisition experience within government or civilian section as a program manager or involved with contractual decisions, execution, and/or implementation. Vast experience with nuclear surety, inspections, security operations, and weapon system testing **Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills** Prior military officer experience at the strategic, operational and tactical levels Previous experience briefing USG or Military Senior Leaders Vast experience with ICBM maintenance, operations, and security TTPs Expert knowledge on PRP and PRAP process and procedures Extraordinary conflict resolution methods and techniques Logistic operations in supporting major government acquisition programs. Prior contracting and construction experience relating to cost and schedule. Program Management Professional (PMP) certification complete or in-work is a plus. **Pay Information** Full-Time Salary Range: $120000 - $204000 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. **ICBM Site Activation Task Force Lead Manager** **110015BR** EEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression