ACES Program Manager
BAE Systems · Nashua, New Hampshire, US
Posted August 4, 2026
Full-TimeBusiness & ManagementManagement
About this role
</br><b>Job Description </b></br><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Are you a highly motivated leader eager to continue your career in program management? The Advanced Compact EW Solutions organization in Countermeasures and Electromagnetic Attack (CEMA) business area is seeking a motivated Program Manager II to join our team to support an exciting, complex, and dynamic program. This role is ideal for a person with program execution experience who thrives in a fast paced environment and is ready to develop robust program management and leadership skills. This is a critical growth opportunity where you will be mentored while directly impacting the delivery of next generation electronic warfare (EW) capabilities. In CEMA we provide next generation threat detection and countermeasure solutions to ensure unparalleled electronic warfare capabilities to enhance mission survivability.<br>In this role you will:</span></span></span><ul><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span calibri="">Join a dynamic team that provides mission critical electronic warfare solutions in BAE’s Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) business area in the Advanced Compact EW Solutions (ACES) product line. </span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span calibri="">Lead a ramp to rate program to support a long-term production program that is currently in engineering development (EMD) and has a low rate production (LRP) on contract. </span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span calibri="">Prepare the organization for a very large ramp by managing $80m investment in equipment, facilities, test stands, suppliers, etc..ensuring readiness for FRP contracts of $400m per year</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span calibri="">Work closely with the functional leads to support program execution for this effort as well as all supporting contracts. </span></span></span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span calibri="">Be results-oriented, have a disciplined process management skillset, and show strong technical acumen driving cross-organizational issues and projects to resolution.</span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">This program has a need for consistent in person collaboration and many job requirements must be done on site because of the nature of this particular role. Therefore full time on-site work is preferred although occasional hybrid work is possible. This means the majority of work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility (NCA)</span></span></span><br></br></br><b>Required Education, Experience, & Skills </b></br><ul style="margin-bottom:11px"><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">US Citizen with Secret clearance and ability to achieve SAP/SAR</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Bachelors degree in a technical or business related discipline</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Ten years Defense industry experience</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Strong interpersonal verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively across functional teams</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">A desire to learn and an aptitude for working in a fast paced, highly technical environment</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Project management or program office experience or experience leading a team</span></span></span></span></li></ul><br></br></br><b>Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills </b></br><ul style="margin-bottom:11px"><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Experience interfacing with customers</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Experience on development and production programs</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Risk and opportunity management experience</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">CAM and EVM experience</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Proposal experience</span></span></span></span></li></ul><br><br><b>Pay Information</b><br>Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317<br><br>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. <br><br>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.<br></br></br><b>About BAE Systems Electronic Systems </b></br>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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.<br><br>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.
Requirements
- Security Clearance: Secret
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