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Airborne Program Manager

BAE Systems

Cedar Rapids, IAFull-time$136–231K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$136–231K/yr
Location
Cedar Rapids, IA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Top Secret clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

BAE Systems seeks an Airborne Program Manager to lead complex development programs and manage its GPS and Anti-Jam M-code receiver product line. The role spans program lifecycle management, customer engagement, execution strategy, product roadmaps, and program controls. The manager will work with engineering, operations, and supply chain teams and serve as a primary contact for DoD customers and internal stakeholders.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTeamworkLeadershipOrganizationOwnershipAccountabilityAnalytical ThinkingAdaptabilityAttention to DetailRelational SkillsCross-Functional CollaborationControl Account ManagementDoD Program ManagementRisk ManagementTechnology DevelopmentProduction OperationsAircraft IntegrationGPSAntenna ElectronicsDoD Customer RelationsOEM Prime Relations

Qualifications

US CitizenshipBachelor's Degree7 Years Relevant ExperienceTop Secret Clearance EligibilityPMP Certification or Willingness to PursueActive Top Secret Clearance

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Job Description

BAE Systems is at the forefront of developing advanced defense technologies. Our Airborne & Maritime Portfolio within the Navigation and Sensors Solutions (NSS) business delivers next-generation GPS and Anti-Jam solutions for airborne, maritime, and UAV platforms from initial concept to full-scale production. We're a team of innovators dedicated to solving challenging problems and making a real difference for our warfighters.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a highly motivated Program Manager to lead complex development programs, manage our GPS & Anti-Jam M-code receiver product line, and cultivate strong customer relationships. You will collaborate with a talented team of engineers, operations specialists, and supply chain professionals to deliver cutting-edge technology.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Full Lifecycle Management: Own the complete program lifecycle from opportunity pursuit and execution to product line management and customer engagement.

  • Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for DoD customers and internal teams.

  • Program Execution: Plan, coordinate, and execute complex development programs spanning systems, hardware, software, certification, and production.

  • Strategic Development: Contribute to program execution strategies and product line roadmap development.

  • Growth & Innovation: Drive growth within the defense market and explore key emerging technologies.

  • Performance & Accountability: Ensure alignment with programmatic, business, and strategic goals.

  • Program Control: Manage integrated master schedules, budgets, and deliverables.

What We're Looking For:

  • Communication & Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to thrive in a team environment. Ability to communicate effectively to multiple levels of leadership.

  • Leadership & Ownership: Strong leadership, organizational skills, and a demonstrated sense of ownership and accountability.

  • Analytical Skills: A data-driven mindset and ability to lead in a technically complex environment.

  • Adaptability: Eagerness to learn and quickly adapt to changing priorities.

  • Attention to Detail: Highly detail-oriented with strong relational skills.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Qualifications:

  • US Citizenship.

  • Bachelor s Degree.

  • 7 years of relevant experience.

  • Experience working with cross-functional teams.

  • Control Account Management (CAM) experience.

  • Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Desired Experience:

  • Experience with complex US DoD programs.

  • Risk Management experience.

  • Experience developing new technologies.

  • Production or Operations experience.

  • PMP Certification (or willingness to pursue).

  • Active Top Secret Security Clearance.

  • Experience with aircraft integration.

  • Knowledge of GPS and Antenna Electronics.

  • Experience working with US DoD and US & Foreign OEM Primes.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $136000 - $231200

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.

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How this job compares

Set against the 10,749 open Program Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$136–231K/yr
  • Iowa median$123–215K/yr69 salary ranges
  • US median$127–201K/yr7,766 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $184K, is 5% above the Iowa median midpoint ($175K) — in the middle half of Program Management salary ranges in Iowa.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 84 open Program Management jobs in Iowa and 10,749 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Iowa
Experience
This posting asks for at least 7 years of experience; Program Management postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years at the median (9,226 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 4,238 of the 10,749 open Program Management jobs (39%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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