IT Project Lead - Washington, DC

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Clearance Level - Must Be Able to Obtain
Top Secret
U.S. Person Required
Yes
Travel Percentage
25%
Clearance Level - Must Currently Possess
Top Secret
U.S. Citizenship Required
Yes
Is Relocation Available
No

Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a full-time on-site IT Project Lead to support our work as a prime contractor on a high-profile U.S. Navy weapon system at Washington Navy Yard. This role requires an experienced IT professional with a strong foundation in diverse technologies, who is able to communicate effectively with stakeholders of all levels.

This position will lead a diverse IT Operations technical team to complete projects on unclassified and classified networks.

Key responsibilities are to:
Perform hands-on technical work in the execution of projects and the resolution of issues, including system deployments, system configurations, and architecture and design of environments
Design, test, and implement secure operating systems, networks, and database products while conducting risk assessment and providing recommendations for architecture design following IA accreditation process
Lead the planning and delivery of complex IT projects ensuring they are completed within schedule, meet DoD cybersecurity standards, and comply with stakeholders’ business and technical objectives
Work with cross-functional teams to define project scopes, goals, and deliverable project plans and timelines
As the Design and Project Lead, prepare project milestones briefings for senior government leadership while exercising discretion
Oversee solution implementation, ensuring compliance with Government architecture, security, and organizational goals
Evaluate technical successes/challenges to recommend new technologies, frameworks, and tools for adoption by the Government
Distribute tasks for projects to other IT Operations teams to meet timelines and stay within government requirements.

About BAE Systems and the U.S. Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs (SSP)

Our organization has supported the U.S. Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) continually since the program’s inception in the 1950s. SSP developed the first sea-based, underwater-launched Strategic Weapon System (SWS), a defense system that is truly critical to our national security. For more than six decades, SSP has maintained and upgraded this weapon system and we have been there every step of the way. The sea-based SWS is the ultimate stealthy weapon system and is the first leg of the U.S. nuclear triad. With over 70% of our nation’s nuclear arsenal its importance to maintaining world peace cannot be overstated. The development of Columbia, the most advanced nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed submarine ever designed, as well the next D5LE2 weapon system is under way and will begin to be rolled out over the next decade. The Navy projects this system to be operational through 2084, meaning the program will have a total life span of more than 120 years. This is a unique program and BAE Systems employees on this program understand they are part of an important legacy.

As a decades long sole source partner on multiple contracts on behalf of our customer, our program has remarkable stability and is concurrently experiencing significant growth. Combined, these factors provide ample opportunity for professional growth and development for capable and talented individuals on our team.

BAE Systems, Inc. is the wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc. BAE Systems plc provides some of the world's most advanced, technology-led defense, aerospace, and security solutions. As one of the top ten defense contractors, we employ a skilled workforce of around 100,000 people in more than 40 countries. We develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to protect national security and keep people safe.
 

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Bachelor’s degree in information systems or related degree and eight years position related experience; OR twelve years position related work experience.
An IAT II certification as specified in the DoD 8570
Or, have a SECNAV 5239 qualifying degree AND meet the requirements for an IAT II as specified in the DoD 8570 within 6 months of start date
Ability to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC), badge access to the customer’s facility, and a SSP network account in good standing
Proven experience eliciting, documenting, and validating functional and non-functional requirements from business and technical stakeholders.
Ability to translate high-level mission needs into detailed system specifications and user stories.
Ability to create process flows, requirements traceability matrices, and technical analysis reports
Working knowledge of cross-domain collaboration technologies, secure information sharing solutions, and enterprise collaboration platforms
Understanding of cybersecurity principles, data classification, access control, and secure information exchange across national boundaries
Experience working within structured project frameworks
Ability to maintain requirements baselines, track changes, and ensure proper stakeholder alignment
Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess IT challenges, identify root causes, and propose feasible solutions
Ability to maintain clear and organized documentation
Solid knowledge of networking principals and best practices
Self-starter that takes the initiative to get tasks completed


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Master’s degree in IT related field
Experience working in a DoD Environment


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035

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.