Senior Director of Future-Shaping Synthetic Modeling

Job DescriptionFAST Labs is a world-class research and microelectronics production organization. Our vision, we secure the future through fearless innovation, fuels our curiosity, and propels our teams to take on never been done before challenges. We believe how we work is just as important as what we work on, and we are guided by three key principles: We are one team who embraces the power of learning, collaboration, and inclusion; We innovate for impact; and Our innovation is multidimensional.Sitting at the heart of BAE Systems Electronic Systems (ES), FAST Labs defines the next generation of technology across ES s defense and commercial portfolios. We seek to turn groundbreaking research into real-life impact for our customers, as we develop advanced capabilities in advanced electronics, sensors and processing, AI, autonomy, RF, EO/IR, cyber, and more. We value internal and external partnerships and collaborate across a broad innovation ecosystem that includes DoD/IC/OGA labs and research teams, universities, small businesses, and venture firms/accelerators all in service of developing advanced technologies to enable our nation s warfighting mission needs.As our customers missions become more complex, we must be able to show our customers the full value of our solutions via credible modeling, simulation, and operational analysis. Future-Shaping Synthetic Modeling (FSSM) allows us to develop digital architectural, performance, and mission-level models of our integrated, multi-domain systems performing together in complex operational scenarios. This critical capability demonstrates how ES technologies support future missions and provides insights into new opportunities to further our customers defense strategies.The FSSM organization will have an imperative to further position ES at the forefront of FSSM adoption and drive our FSSM strategy forward. This is an essential change in how we work to ensure we meet the mission needs of our customers.The Future-Shaping Synthetic Modeling Director will lead a strategic organization within the FAST Labs Business Area in the BAE Systems Electronic Systems Sector, reporting directly to the Vice President/General Manager of FAST Labs.The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a very talented cross-functional FSSM team to achieve business success via the application and demonstration of modeling, simulation, and operational analysis to tell the mission impact story across the breadth of ES products and services. The FSSM Director will set the vision, strategy, and roadmap to support our major programs and pursuits with FSSM capabilities, business area specific product performance models and dynamic simulations of those products in real-time mission scenarios.Specific job responsibilities include the following:

Lead FSSM with a drive and focus on the importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion across FAST Labs and ES.

Lead FSSM by modeling behavior aligned with our BAE Systems Cultural Principles and FAST Labs Guiding Principles.

Provide leadership for ES, across our business areas, to meet FSSM needs by collaborating, planning, and executing in partnership with Engineering on FSSM capability development and cross- business area model leverage strategy. Establish a set of con-ops for engagement and interaction on FSSM across ES.

Defining ES OA Analytical Agenda by gathering and understanding the system and mission-level operational analysis requirements of ES Business Areas as they defend existing and pursue emerging strategic programs.

Identify the necessary modeling infrastructure, tools, processes, people, and facilities to ensure strategic FSSM goals are exceeded.

Lead the FSSM organization to accomplish the objectives, mission and strategy as set forth in the ES HEAT Strategy, ES business plan and ES Technology Strategy.

Provide leadership and active engagement in the execution of a portfolio of programs, direct and matrixed, developing FSSM capabilities and executing operations analysis, in collaboration with the ES business areas. Ensure appropriate integration of individual FSSM efforts into the broader ES-wide FSSM strategy.

Provide leadership oversight and active engagement in the development of FSSM investment alternatives and the pursuit of business opportunities which generate the ability to fund architectural, performance, and mission-level model development, integration, and demonstration. Identify and engage in external opportunities to shape and win FSSM contracts.

Plan for and execute realization of resourcing required to drive greater efficiencies, meet business area needs, and ready ES to advance in our markets.

Establish relationships across the broader external OA community inclusive of government and DOD contractor organizations with the goal of establishing BAE systems as a known, trusted partner and advisor.

Engage to actively manage the most valuable resource we have within the organization: our human capital, to include activities related to recruiting top talent, employee development, employee sponsorship/mentorship, employee engagement and succession planning within the group.

Required Education, Experience, & SkillsThe FSSM Director candidate shall have demonstrated or obtained the following education, experience and skills:

Demonstrated familiarity with multi-domain mission scenarios and military operations

Familiarity with major DoD modeling frameworks and digital tools such as Joint Simulation Environment (JSE), MITE, AFSIM, DIADs, ESAMs, NGTS, VBS4, CAMEO, and SYSM

Proven ability to lead a diverse organization across multiple geographic business sites.

Capability to lead a large, distributed organization through complex culture change.

Advanced degree in electrical engineering, electronic engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or business administration.

15 years of portfolio management experience in Defense or related markets

Ability to think strategically and formulate strategic vision, strategies, and implement actions to achieve goals in a changing environment.

Business and technical leadership, management, and decision making focused on defense electronics products.

Strong customer focus and demonstrated ability to build and manage relationships with internal business area customers, as well as external commercial and defense ecosystem partners.

Ability to communicate at all levels within the customer community and the corporate community.

Business development mindset with in-depth experience in the development of growth strategies within the defense electronics ecosystem.

Competent in talent management and development, performance management, mentoring, coaching, and team communications.

Ability to achieve results through others. Demonstrated ability to develop leaders in an organization.

Active US Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Eligible for Special Access Program clearance

Proven breadth of business leadership from technology seedling and maturation through product development; from conception through sustainment.

Passion to deliver Electronic Systems Defense and Commercial Missions: 'We Protect Those Who Protect Us' and 'We Innovate for Those Who Move the World'.

Pay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $194600 - $330800Please 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.Senior Director of Future-Shaping Synthetic Modeling102679BREEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression