Job Description

　　Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.

　　The role of the Ops Specialist II is to help oversee and manage the programs/projects within Operations responsibility. He/she serves as the liaison amongst the various functional groups within Operations and as the single POC between Operations as a whole and the balance of the company. The Ops Specialist II aids in preparing project execution plans, identifies the technical and business resources needed, reviews status of projects and budgets against the plan, manages schedules preparing / presenting status and assesses issues and develops resolutions. The Specialist is the cross functional leader of his/her program team providing technical and analytical guidance to the team. The Specialist has the ultimate responsibility for cost, quality and delivery on his/her assigned programs.

　　Have the ability to-

　　Assists the Operation program Manager on Operations performance against the baseline program plan by monitoring quality, schedule and cost performance of all Operations functions.

　　Gather and interpret Operations data, i.e. status, and present it in a clear and concise manner to Operations Management, Program Management and / or Engineering Management.

　　Utilizing departmental standards, generate Operational plans (i.e. Manufacturing, Sales) and schedules and utilize them to provide direction to the functional departments.

　　When necessary generate ad hoc plans and schedules for activities not fitting Operations norms - i.e. Excel, MS Project.

　　Actively participate in project/team meetings providing clear direction to the various functional areas.

　　Using a general knowledge of industry practices, techniques and standards, develop solutions to problems of moderate scope and complexity.

　　Understand and interpret corporate policy and procedure, insuring program compliance.

　　Good interpersonal skills required at all levels of the team, the touch personnel side, to the support functions and all levels of management.

　　Active participation in cost tracking utilizing existing tools and procedures leading to presentation of cost positions, EAC positions and variance explanations against the released budget.

　　Active participation in cost proposals utilizing existing tools and procedures leading to proposal generation and customer negotiation support and development of budgets.

　　Review of project performance against established metrics and development of "get well plans" when required.

　　Assist in providing leadership and direction of operations programs for operations functions during all phases of program execution beginning with the proposal to client delivery and sign off

　　Assure the accomplishment of programs goals through the efficient and effective utilization of operations resources

　　Provide a single point of contact between Operations and the Program office for providing program status and resolving problems

　　Presents operations status to Operations Program Management as required

　　Aids the Operations Program Manager to coordinate the preparation of estimates for all Operations functions by requesting input from appropriate Operations sources

　　Helps the Operations Program Manager provide a competitively priced, accurate, supportable cost proposal within time and budget constraints as previously agreed to with the proposal manager

　　Interface with the appropriate organizations within Operations to ensure any changes which will impact assigned tasks have been appropriately communicated and addressed

　　Supports operations functions in a manner consistent with the statement of work negotiated with the customer and applicable management directives and practices

　　Supports Operations position during audits, fact finding and negotiations by participating with Operations Program Management in all phases to assure arbitrary concessions are not made

　　Promotes a strong sense of teamwork among personnel supporting various phases of the program efforts

　　Maintains state of the art knowledge by keeping abreast of new procedures and methods to streamline manufacturing processes

　　Furnish support to the appropriate Program Manager for monthly management reviews and support Program Management and Engineering to discuss customer and program issues as well as future business and program activities

　　Generates and executes the manufacturing plan which provides the ground rules of the contract requirements to Operations in compliance with service level agreements

　　Review, approve and process all change orders to the product definition group for implementation

　　Create and review parts lists for required data, monitor and provide direction to the supply chain planner and focus factory buyer, production test, manufacturing, inspection and shipping to ensure all internal schedule and contract delivery dates are met

　　Assists and or may Chair a product support team meeting weekly which includes manufacturing, production test, reliability engineering, product excellence (QA), program management, Industrial engineering and engineering to discuss and resolve any issues that arise during the production cycle

　　Responsible for monitoring and reviewing material cost as well as cost performance index for all assigned programs. Read and understand drawings on part issues and direct to the appropriate faction.

　　May manage vendors during production cycle including on-site visits to confirm program status and review recovery plans where required

　　Aids in reviewing pricing on purchase order to ensure programs follow the proposed pricing to stay within budget constraints of the program

　　May assist supporting customer visits, proposals and future business.

　　Maintains a sound understanding of theories and practices in a constantly evolving environment

　　Helps the manager with responsibilities for multiple teams doing diverse activities

　　Holds a strategic vision and analysis, and the ability to create innovative solutions in a fast changing environment.

　　Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status

　　Required Education, Experience, & Skills

　　Manage Operations performance against the baseline program plan by monitoring quality, schedule and cost performance of all Operations functions.

　　Gather and interpret Operations data, i.e. status, and present it in a clear and concise manner to Operations Management, Program Management and / or Engineering Management.

　　Utilizing departmental standards, generate Operational plans (i.e. Manufacturing, Sales) and schedules and utilize them to provide direction to the functional departments.

　　When necessary generate ad hoc plans and schedules for activities not fitting Operations norms - i.e. Excel, MS Project.

　　Actively participate in project/team meetings providing clear direction to the various functional areas.

　　Using a general knowledge of industry practices, techniques and standards, develop solutions to problems of moderate scope and complexity.

　　Understand and interpret corporate policy and procedure, insuring program compliance.

　　Good interpersonal skills required at all levels of the team, the touch personnel side, to the support functions and all levels of management up to the Director of Programs.

　　Active participation in cost tracking utilizing existing tools and procedures leading to presentation of cost positions, EAC positions and variance explanations against the released budget.

　　Active participation in cost proposals utilizing existing tools and procedures leading to proposal generation and customer negotiation support and development of budgets.

　　Review of project performance against established metrics and development of "get well plans" when required.

　　Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

　　5 Years or more of Aerospace experiencePay Information

　　Full-Time Salary Range: $82440 - $140160

　　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.

　　Operations Program Specialist II

　　97861BR

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