Technical Operations Lead - Mount Laurel NJ

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Clearance Level - Must Be Able to Obtain
Secret
U.S. Person Required
Yes
Travel Percentage
<10%
Clearance Level - Must Currently Possess
None
U.S. Citizenship Required
Yes
Is Relocation Available
No

Job Description
BAE Systems, a top-ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems. Intelligence and Security provides services and products to the Department of Defense, the government, federal law enforcement officials, and troops deployed around the world.

At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer a flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best. Be a part of a company that's part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.

Position Overview
We are seeking a Technical Operations Lead to serve as the backbone of the operational and administrative coordination supporting the Advanced Technology Manager. This position is primarily coordination-focused – you will coordinate vendor relations, team financial budgets, Agile scrums, and general team administration. Duties also include technical writing and requires exceptional organizational skills with an ability to represent the team’s progress and deliverables through clear, compelling communication and media creation. This role sits at the center of how the team operates day to day, so prior experience working within an engineering organization is important. Other responsibilities include:
Speaking to vendors and coordinating software licensing and technical services support as needed
Coordinating travel and expense reports for the team
Coordinating weekly budget planning and forecasting for the team
Conducting weekly scrum meetings - planning, and tracking tasking, unblocking where required
Syncing regularly with the Advanced Technology Manager, providing recommendations and project status
Maintaining standard operating procedures, slick sheets, and other lightweight technical documentation for the team
Representing the teams’ work through clear, compelling communication and storytelling, translating complex technical work for varied audiences
As a plus, creating supporting content such as slick sheets, video demos, and animations to help showcase team initiatives

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Business, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience, and minimum 5 years of relevant experience
Coordinating vendor relationships, procurement processes, or software/service licensing within an organization
Travel and expense management processes
Financial planning and forecasting, including tracking spending against budget
Prior experience working within an engineering or technical organization
Strong public speaking skills, with a demonstrated ability to translate complex technical work into digestible, compelling content
Familiarity with drafting standard operating procedures or process documentation
Strong organizational skills to proactively identify, record, track, and resolve administrative roadblocks for a team and manager
Excellent written and verbal communication skills


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Scrum/Agile certification (CSM, PMI-ACP, or similar)
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, or similar) for video editing, animation, and polished print/digital collateral
Experience in a defense, aerospace, or other technical engineering organization
Familiarity with internal collaboration and knowledge-sharing platforms (SharePoint, Confluence, or similar)
Experience building internal engagement, culture, or recognition initiatives


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $97008 - $164914

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.