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Job Title: Program Manager II
Company Name: BAE Systems
Location: Manchester, NH United States
Position Type: Full Time
Post Date: 12/26/2025
Expire Date: 01/25/2026
Job Categories: Executive Management
Job Description
Program Manager II

Job Description
Want to make a lasting, positive impact on the survivability and lethality of pilots going into harms way? BAE Systems produces the AN/ASQ-239 Electronic Warfare (EW) System for the F-35 Lightning II. Maintaining the F-35s position as the free worlds premier multirole combat aircraft requires continuous innovation to stay ahead of the threat. You can make a difference in this effort--join us.

We are seeking an experienced professional to lead new business capture efforts and lead the execution of various programs for our organization. The successful candidate will have a proven background and track-record in program management. Specific experience with F-35 RDT&E (Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation) in an industry or government role is preferred.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Develop and execute capture strategies for new F-35 business opportunities, working closely with cross-functional teams to identify and pursue new business prospects.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including US Government officials, industry partners, and internal stakeholders to stay informed about upcoming opportunities and to position our organization for success.
  • Shape and define hardware-in-the-loop testing and advanced EW operations analysis with government stakeholders and internal teams to optimize EW lethality and survivability effects.
  • Provide program management expertise to support the development of proposals, including coordinating with technical teams to develop solution strategies, writing proposal sections, and managing proposal schedules.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to develop and implement effective capture plans, including market research, competitor analysis, and customer engagement.
  • Analyze and interpret F-35 program requirements, including RDT&E, production, and sustainment, to identify opportunities for growth and expansion.
  • Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the F-35 program, including its current and future requirements, and the competitive landscape.
  • Work closely with leadership to develop and implement business strategies, including identifying and mitigating risks, and developing and executing plans to achieve business objectives.
  • If youre looking for a role where the work is exciting, where the people are bonded by a shared sense of purpose, and where your effort will have a legacy that extends far beyond any single contract, look no further.


Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Experience with business development, capture management, or program management in the defense industry
  • Experience integrating scope, schedule, budget for successful execution of program objectives
  • Ability to lead cross functional teams (i.e., Engineering, Suppliers, Operations, etc.) in the execution of complex technical tasks, including in a classified environment
  • Ability to actively manage customer and stakeholder relationships to achieve positive outcomes for all parties
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including experience with building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders
  • Current DoD Secret security clearance and ability to attain higher clearances


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Masters Degree/MBA
  • PMP Certification
  • Experience with RDT&E within the US Government or Industry, including experience with program management, engineering, or test and evaluation
  • Strong understanding of the F-35 program, including its current and future requirements, and the competitive landscape
  • Experience with new business capture, including proposal development, capture planning, and customer engagement
  • Strong program management skills, including experience with program planning, scheduling, and budgeting


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $146670 - $249330

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 Electronic Systems
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 its 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 teammaking a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, youll 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.

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.
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