Problem Framing & Scoping: Act as the primary intake point for stakeholders; translate vague business requests into concrete technical objectives.
Stakeholder Translation: Communicate complex model limitations and technical timelines to non-technical executives in a way that manages expectations and builds trust.
Strategic Prioritization: Weigh competing requests from various support organizations and align team effort with the highest-value business outcomes.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Data Engineering to ensure the data infrastructure supports the division's analytical goals.
AI Governance Framework: Manage the team to meet the standards for AI development, including validation protocols, ethical guardrails, and documentation practices.
Data Governance Stewardship: Ensure all team products adhere to company-wide data security, privacy, and quality standards.
Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
Perform other duties as necessary.
On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
May access other facilities in various weather conditions.
Short Term Incentive: Subject to business performance and recommendations of management, this role may be eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 10 or more years related experience.
Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
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Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Adaptive Management: Ability to lead a team of technical professionals.
Empathy & Coaching: A proven track record of developing junior talent and transitioning specialists into well-rounded data professionals.
Operational Rigor: Experience in resource allocation, backlog grooming, and managing technical dependencies.
Strategic Synthesis: Ability to shift from "how to build it" to "what decision does this drive?"
Executive Communication: Proficiency in distilling complex statistical outputs into actionable business recommendations.
Influence & Negotiation: Ability to negotiate timelines and scope with senior leadership while protecting the team from burnout.
Framework Thinking: Ability to build scalable processes rather than one-off solutions
Governance Literacy: Understanding of the intersection between data privacy, corporate policy, and technical implementation.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317
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, Inc.
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.
Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.
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.
Multiple positions may be available on this opening.
