Eng Plan Spec II

Job Description

BAE Systems is seeking a Major Projects Support Specialist to join our Programs and Major Projects team at Surface Combat Systems Center (SCSC) facility in Wallops Island, VA.  The mission at SCSC includes Research and Development, Training, Fleet Emergent Testing, System Integration and hardware/software Certification.  SCSC is located on a barrier island on the Eastern Shore of Virginia and is a tenant of the NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility.  SCSC provides live combat systems suites with platform specific radars and sensors and supports the following functions:  combat system lifetime support engineering, platform certification, operational and technical evaluation, combat system training, interoperability testing and participates in at-sea exercises.  SCSC provides a high-fidelity representative combat system of every ship in the AEGIS, Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) fleet today and those planned in the future.  

Duties include interfacing with potential mission customers, preparing and coordinating the plans and schedules in support of live SCSC fleet operations, integration of new combat system elements, multi-platform training missions, fleet emergent missions, activation of new baselines and equipment and development of new mission capabilities.  Review potential mission test plans and initiate all the actions required to carry out missions from early planning through post-mission analysis.  Technically interface and coordinate with all SCSC work areas including: Operations, Engineering, Readiness and Configuration Management.  Preparing all required technical documentation to include Site Change Implementation Notices (SCIN) and the development of technical drawings for test set-ups.  Develop estimates of man-hour and associated costs to carry out mission events, including analysis of effects of projects on overall site operation.  Superintend the execution of all aspects of project missions, including participating in the actual execution of mission events.  Work with Site Test Directors to ensure that all requirements are in place to carry out mission objectives.  Coordinate and develop post-mission analysis, including distributing lessons learned to all stakeholders with an eye toward improvement of future project missions.

Salary Max Point

99100

Clearance Level – Must be able to obtain for position

Secret

Required Skills and Education

Only resumes that demonstrate the requirement’s listed below will be forwarded to the hiring team.

Minimum education and relevant/related years of experience required.  High School (GED) and at least 4 years of experience in the implementation of projects of varying size and complexity.  Experience in leadership and coordination of assets and services supporting technical operations and missions.  Experience in managing, organizing and controlling project activities to include, generating, updating, monitoring and distributing documents (including Project Pre-planning, Execution, Scope and Project Plan), preparing financial budget and statistical reports.

This position requires the successful candidate to be able to obtain a Secret level clearance.  The criteria for obtaining and holding a clearance are driven by US government requirements.  You must be a US citizen to obtain a security clearance.

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security

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.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

Preferred Skills and Education

Active DoD security clearance
Experience in an RDT&E environment
Knowledge and experience with scheduling tools
Experience with Microsoft Suites

Salary Min Point

58300

U.S. Person Required

Yes

Career Level

Experienced

Clearance Level – Must currently possess

Secret

Benefits Information

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.

Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.

Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).