• IT Manager OSI Application Manager

    BAE Systems (Falls Church, VA)


    Job Description

    We are seeking an experienced Manager to lead a team of developers and business analysts supporting the Ordnance Systems Inc (OSI) business unit part of Platform & Solutions sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the team in a dynamic environment, ensuring effective collaboration, and delivering high-quality solutions that meet stakeholder needs. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills to drive program success.

     

    The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of bespoke and COTS applications, providing technical and functional support, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive business growth. Most applications are written in .NET. Frameworks include WinForms, Blazor, MVC and WebApi with Angular. Applications are hosted on Windows servers with IIS and use Microsoft SQL Server. [KD1]

    Key Responsibilities:

    1. **Team Leadership:**

    2. Lead and manage a team of application support specialists, including providing guidance, coaching, and performance feedback

    3. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

    4. Ensure team members have the necessary skills, resources, and support to deliver high-quality solutions.

    5. **Stakeholder Management:**

    6. Interact with various stakeholders, including product owners, Business Technology Officer, and other teams to ensure effective communication and collaboration.

    7. Manage stakeholder expectations, resolve conflicts, and negotiate priorities as needed.

    8. Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure program success.

    9. Communicate application support plans, progress, and issues to stakeholders, including business leaders and IT teams

    10. **Application Maintenance and Enhancement:**

    11. Collaborate with various stakeholders to identify and prioritize application enhancements and maintenance activities

    12. Develop and implement plans to improve application performance, reliability, and security

    13. Ensure compliance with IT standards, policies, and procedures with experience inand knowledge of DFARS; NIST SP 800-171, NIST SP 800-53, and CMMC or similar security controls

    14. **Technical Leadership:**

    15. Provide technical guidance and oversight to the development team, ensuring solutions meet technical requirements and standards.

    16. Stay up-to-date with industry trends, technologies, and best practices to inform technical decisions.

    Required Education, Experience, & Skills

    1. **Education:**

    2. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

    3. **Experience:**

    4. 5 years of experience in software development, IT, or a related field, with at least 2 years of experience in a management or leadership role.

    5. Managing service ticket operations, ensuring timely resolution of tickets and incidents in ServiceNow by monitoring SLAs, KPIs, and client satisfaction metrics to ensure service excellence

    6. Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing IT projects

    1. **Technical Skills:**

    2. Proven experience with application support tools, such as ticketing systems, monitoring tools and debugging software

    3. Knowledge of SDLC, security and audit/compliance requirements and related processes

    4. Experience in software deployment, testing, or support

    5. Experience with IT service management frameworks, such as ITIL.

    6. Experience with software development, IT, or a related field.

    7. **Soft Skills:**

    8. Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills

    9. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities with great Time management and organizational skill

    10. Ability to analyze complex problems and develop creative solutions.

    11. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

    12. Strong business acumen and understanding of technical requirements

     

    Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

     

    Fluency in English, with ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders across different regions and cultures

     

    Experience in supporting manufacturing, operations, or a related field is preferred

     

    Pay Information

     

    Full-Time Salary Range: $115779 - $196825

     

    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.

     

    IT Manager OSI Application Manager

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