Work Package Manager

Job Description
Meaningful. Empowering. Remarkable. That's a career at BAE Systems.
Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) Career Growth Opportunity: Transitioning Beyond Finance
Are you an experienced Earned Value professional looking to leverage your skills in a new role beyond finance? Do you have a strong background in EVMS and exposure to proposal estimating, but are eager to explore opportunities in Quality, Program Management, or other areas? BAE Systems is seeking an EVMS Work Package Manager to join our dynamic team in York, Pennsylvania, with the potential to grow your career and develop new skills.
About the Role:
As an EVMS Work Package Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the successful execution of projects within our EVMS framework. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including EV Finance, Scheduling, Control Account Managers (CAMs), and Program Management to plan and manage scope of work within schedule and budget. This is a unique opportunity to apply your EVMS expertise in a broader context, driving project success and contributing to Quality initiatives in our Combat Mission Systems (CMS) business area.
Responsibilities:
* Plan and monitor work packages within the EVMS framework
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and manage work scope, schedule, and budget
* Implement and maintain EVMS processes and procedures to measure project performance and identify variances
* Conduct risk assessments and mitigation planning to minimize project risks
* Provide regular status updates and reports to project stakeholders
* Serve as a subject matter expert on EVMS principles and practices
* Foster a culture of continuous improvement and optimize EVMS processes
What You'll Gain:
* Opportunity to grow your career beyond finance and develop new skills
* Chance to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment
* Exposure to various aspects of Quality, Program Management, and Operations initiatives
* Professional development and training opportunities
Work Arrangement:
* Remote position on a 9/80 schedule
* Reasonable driving commute from York, PA or Sterling Heights, MI. Please note there is no relocation for this position.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field, with four years of applicable experience, OR an Associate's degree with six years of applicable experience, OR the overall equivalent
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, including scheduling, cost control, risk management, and earned value analysis
• Possess an advanced level of understanding of EVMS
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate and drive consensus with diverse stakeholders and internal customers
• Presentation experience
• Ability to multi-task and perform in a dynamic, complex, fast paced, changing engineering and manufacturing environment
• Ability to perform effectively and independently with good time management skills, under minimal supervision
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically
• Computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• While a remote role, must be a reasonable driving commute from York, PA or Sterling Heights, MI. Please note there is no relocation benefit for this position.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Proposal estimating background or exposure to Basis of Estimates (BOE's)
• Advanced Microsoft M365 skillset, including optimizing SharePoint Online and Teams, as well as developing and automating workflows using Power Automate, Power Apps, and advanced Excel capabilities
• Proficiency in EVMS tools and software, such as Deltek's Open Plan and Cobra, Primavera, and/or PM Compass
• Defense contracting / manufacturing experience

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $86460 - $146982
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 Platforms & Services
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 it's 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 team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.