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BAE Systems supporting Combat Mission Systems is seeking aQuality Program Managerfor the Bradley Fighting Vehicle and PIM Programs within the Ground Vehicle Product Line. In this role as a Quality Program Manager, you will be tasked with the following:

• Manage Quality Assurance activities for engineering projects of small to moderate size and complexity.

• Serve as the primary point-of-contact for the customer, Program Management Office, and functional staff.

• Determine and communicate project objectives and strategies for their accomplishment.

• Ensure technical, test, performance, cost, schedule and quality requirements are met and that outcomes are consistent with established engineering and management principles and practice.

• Review contracts to determine contract deliverable report requirements (CDRL's) and ensure compliance.

• Analyze budgets, needs and planning, acquire Quality Assurance resources for assigned programs, prepare, Basis of Estimate (BOE) and Work Authorization Memos (WAMs).

• Develop, implement, and manage project issues, metrics, task definition, resource requirements, schedule, quality, and cost parameters.

• Assess project quality risk areas and develop risk mitigation plans.

• Address the various needs, concerns, and expectations of the stakeholders as the project is planned and carried out.

• Prepare, monitor, and control budget and schedules, reporting on technical, cost and quality status.

• Conceptualize and analyze designs to ensure technical outcomes are consistent with customer and company requirements.

• Apply knowledge of engineering principles associated with primary engineering discipline.

• Enhance customer understanding by guiding, reviewing, and reporting project direction and outcomes.

• Perform trade-off studies to ensure optimum solutions are reached.

• Plan and manage internal and external resources ensuring all project obligation sand objectives are met. This includes identifying and acquiring resources providing project leadership and anticipating and resolving inter/intra group conflict.

• Represent the company with customers, program management, and subcontractors on technical project content and issues.

• Prepare, present, and defend project technical results and recommendations to external customer sand internal management.

• Participate in formal technical reviews with customers and internal technical reviews with peers and subordinates.

• Prepare and present technical portion of assigned proposals including concept definition, technical specifications, definitions, and associated costs.

• Advise management on new developments and evolving organizational needs and required technical competencies.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and six (6) years related experience, or the overall equivalent;

• Possess an understanding of Quality Systems Requirements (i.e. ISO 9001);

• Excellent interpersonal skills;

• A strong communicator able to effectively share relevant information, costs, & concepts, particularly in the form of presentations, to a diverse audience;

• Practical working knowledge of Project Management (PM), Integrated Product Development, Supply Chain, Configuration Management, Transition-to-Production, Logistics, Process Improvement methodologies (e.g. BPR, Green/Black Belt), and BAE Systems' Life Cycle Management (LCM) processes;

• Knowledge of the Seven Basic Tools of Quality (fishbone diagrams, check sheets, control charts, histogram, pareto charts, scatter diagrams, and flow/run charts) and a background using them as a part of their quality experience;

• Familiar with product test requirements and the execution of contractor and Government test programs;

• Able to coordinate or lead personnel considered as indirect reports to accomplish work activities;

• Ability to develop, analyze, and manage budgets;

• Excellent organization and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask;

• Computer proficiency in MS Suite including Word, Excel, Visio.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Masters degree in engineering or business preferred;

• CQM/OE, CQE or CQA accreditation (ASQ);

• PMP (PMI);

• Black-belt or green-belt certification (from an accepted accreditation body);

• Demonstrable knowledge of ISO 9001, TS-16949 or AS 9100.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $102200 - $173700

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.

Quality Program Manager

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