IT Business Partner - Engineering Job Description The Information Technology (IT) Business Partner will be an engaged member of the Engineering Functional Area (FA) leadership team, developing and overseeing IT strategic plans, projects, budgets, and service delivery support to achieve integrated business plans. As an Engineering leadership team member, this individual is responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships and partnerships across stakeholder organizations to deliver timely solutions and efficient services to meet explicit and implicit needs of the business. Qualified candidates should have strong and balanced competencies in leadership, business acumen, IT service delivery, technology advancement, collaboration, and communications.
In this Information Technology Business Partner opportunity you will make impacts in the following ways;
As the IT Functional Lead, serves as integral leadership member of the Engineering Leadership Team
Leads IT Functional performance to achieve Engineering Objectives and Plans
Participates in development of Engineering Functional Area strategic plans and leads associated IT strategic planning
Manages and supervises a staff of Business Systems Analysts
Understands market directions and challenges, including customer priorities and competitive issues
Engages Engineering stakeholders to understand IT requirements and priorities
Provides early forecasting of high-level future business directions to IT & Security functional counterparts and relevant IT service centers
Communicates Engineering functional needs with appropriate IT solution centers to gain alignment between functional needs and outcomes
Denes, prioritizes, and represents IT related program and project initiatives for the Engineering function
Gathers detailed business requirements and denes scope by conducting meetings/interviews, and facilitating large group/cross-functional sessions with partners
Ensures accurate representation and integration of functional stakeholders to major IT projects
Assures IT Service Delivery to the Engineering function through strong partnerships, communications, commitment, and mutual accountability with IT & Security (internal/external) counterparts and relevant IT service centers.
Identifies IT functional challenges and advances continuous improvement initiatives
Develops, monitors, and manages financial budgets for areas of responsibility
Exercises authority/leadership through influence, empowered by support from IT & Security Leadership
Promotes cybersecurity compliance without significant impact to business operations
Maintains up-to-date awareness of the current and future directions of the industry and associated technologies, and forms recommendations for implementing new/upgraded systems, technologies and/or processes in the IT domain ensuring compliant and modernized capabilities are deployed
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Active Secret Clearance, Bachelor's degree and 10 or more years of relevant experience related to the position
Ability to work across multiple functions / organizations and build trusted working relationships
Business acumen and working level experience in support of business operations
Extensive knowledge of IT industry standard service delivery, operations, processes, standards, tools, and capabilities with a focus on infrastructure and project management
Track record of developing and implementing IT system, people, and process enhancements to improve business performance
Willingness to learn and acquire new skills and adapt seamlessly to an ever-changing technology and security environment
Demonstrated record of managing internal and external (supplier) stakeholders
Acumen in operational planning, project management, business finance, and IT Service Delivery
Strong written, verbal and presentation skills ability to communicate effectively at leadership levels with a focus on delivering value and business outcomes
Strong leadership competencies and operates with executive presence
Self-directed, proactive, detail oriented, and an ability to multi-task
Ability to formulate a strategic vision, define, and implement action plans to achieve goals
Ability to handle conflict and resolve difficult situations
Understanding of basic cybersecurity principles and integration; both classified and unclassified
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Background and knowledge of working in closed or classified environments
Demonstrated record of capturing and developing business requirements to support the development of technical solutions
Program/Project Management and oversight
Ability to carry out data analytics to identify opportunities for efficiencies and innovation
Industry Specific standard certifications, i.e. Security+ and ITIL Foundations
Masters degree in a related field
Top Secret Clearance
Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $146670 - $249330
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 Electronic Systems 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 its 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 teammaking a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, youll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact for our customers and the communities we serve.
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.
