DSLM Software Sustainment and Maintenance Manager - Colorado Springs, United States - BAE Systems

Description

Job Description BAE Systems is seeking an exceptional Senior Software Sustainment and Maintenance Manager for an exciting opportunity to support the United States Space Force's (USSF) Satellite Control Network (SCN) as the Lead Sustainment Manager for the Data Transport Product Support Sustainment Logistics Maintenance (DSLM) contract located in Colorado Springs, CO.

The objective of the DSLM contract is to sustain and modernize the Data Transmit (Tx) and Receive (Rx) Network (DTRN) as part of the Battle Management Command, Control and Communications (BMC3) organization within Space Systems Command (SSC). The DSLM effort provides sustaining, maintaining, and logistics support for the operational capability to transfer data for the purpose of providing highly reliable and secure telemetry, tracking, command, control, and communications (TT&C3) for more than 195 Department of Defense (DoD), National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), civil, and allied satellites, as well as the future sustainment, maintenance, and logistics of other DTRN programs at the appropriate phase.

DSLM primarily supports the SCN. The SCN is a global network of Radio Frequency (RF) antennas, complex signal processing and routing communications equipment and computer systems that support a growing inventory of increasingly complex space vehicles which support operational forces in peace and wartime. It is designed to have the flexibility to support a wide spectrum of orbiting satellites. Many satellites with various altitudes and orbit inclinations are supported on a 24-hours per day, 7-days a week schedule.

In the execution of this task order, the Software Sustainment and Maintenance Manager needs to demonstrate sound teamwork practices with the Government as well as with other Contractors as required. It is expected, Management Leadership will present recommendations and new ideas on strategies directed towards performance sustainment and enhancement, obsolescence concerns, possible efficiencies, opportunities for streamlining and threat mitigation to ensure the SCN stays relevant.

The Software Sustainment and Maintenance Manager will be responsible for all Software Sustainment and Maintenance (PWS and 3.3.2):

• Software Engineering Environment Requirements (PWS
• Implement and Maintain a Software Sustainment Process (PWS
• Analyze Network Software Change Requests (PWS
• Software Maintenance Actions (PWS

The Sustainment Manager will collaborate with the DSLM Program Manager, Chief Engineer, and Logistics and Maintenance Managers and other applicable managers as needed. In addition, the Software Manager will work coordinate and oversee 309th Software Maintenance Group activities responsible to support software sustainment of network Software. Strong leadership, management, organizational, and technical skills are required. Strong collaboration is required. This position will work in a high-visibility mission-critical function and will oversee the efforts of less senior personnel responsible for Sustainment efforts. Given the lean workforce, a person with NLT 10 years of experience is needed to provide the proper level of experience to manage efforts and ensure personnel are trained and properly executing the mission.
#DSLM01Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Minimum: HS 14+, AA 12+, BS 10+, MS 8+, PhD 6+ software experience including SCN technical related system experience. STEM-related software engineering/ computer engineering/IT field.
• Knowledge - Exhibits an exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity and resourcefulness. Applies and/or develops highly advanced concepts, techniques and standards. Viewed as expert in the field outside of the corporation.
• Contacts - Contacts are frequent with individuals representing other departments, and/or representing outside organizations. Contacts involve obtaining or providing information or data on matters of moderate importance to the function of the department or which may be of sensitive nature.
• Problem Solving - Develops solutions to problems of unusual complexity which require an exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity, and innovativeness. Challenges are unique and solutions serve as precedent for future decisions. Creates formal networks with key decision makers and serves as external spokesperson for the organization.
• Discretion and Latitude - Often acts independently to uncover and resolve issues associated with long-range goals and objectives. Assignments are often self-initiated. Work is checked only to the effectiveness of results obtained, typically requiring a long-term perspective. Virtually self-supervisory.
• Impact - Decisions affect the financial, employee or public relations posture of the organization. Erroneous decisions or recommendations would have a long-term negative effect on organization's reputation and business posture.
• Liaison - Serves as consultant to top management in long-range company planning or spokesperson on advanced projects and/or programs. Prime external spokesperson for the organization on highly significant matters relating to policies, programs, capabilities and long-range goals and objectives.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Minimum: HS 14+, AA 12+, BS 10+, MS 8+, PhD 6+ software experience including SCN technical related system experience. STEM-related software engineering/ computer engineering/IT field.
• Knowledge - Exhibits an exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity and resourcefulness. Applies and/or develops highly advanced concepts, techniques and standards. Viewed as expert in the field outside of the corporation.
• Contacts - Contacts are frequent with individuals representing other departments, and/or representing outside organizations. Contacts involve obtaining or providing information or data on matters of moderate importance to the function of the department or which may be of sensitive nature.
• Problem Solving - Develops solutions to problems of unusual complexity which require an exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity, and innovativeness. Challenges are unique and solutions serve as precedent for future decisions. Creates formal networks with key decision makers and serves as external spokesperson for the organization.
• Discretion and Latitude - Often acts independently to uncover and resolve issues associated with long-range goals and objectives. Assignments are often self-initiated. Work is checked only to the effectiveness of results obtained, typically requiring a long-term perspective. Virtually self-supervisory.
• Impact - Decisions affect the financial, employee or public relations posture of the organization. Erroneous decisions or recommendations would have a long-term negative effect on organization's reputation and business posture.
• Liaison - Serves as consultant to top management in long-range company planning or spokesperson on advanced projects and/or programs. Prime external spokesperson for the organization on highly significant matters relating to policies, programs, capabilities and long-range goals and objectives.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $ $217400

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.
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