Technical Operations Lead

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.
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 a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
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.