Job Description
Platforms & Services (P&S) Operations Leadership Development Program (OLDP)
About the Leadership Development Program
How does it feel to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering. We believe your career should always be growing. And that’s exactly what it will do at BAE Systems as part of our Leadership Development Program (LDP). The LDP is designed to accelerate the development and career of highly-motivated recent college graduates who aspire to achieve their leadership potential. This is accomplished through challenging and rewarding rotational assignments, technical and leadership training, advanced education, leadership opportunities and exposure, and mentorship. You’ll hit the ground running with a company truly committed to your growth as you enjoy a special camaraderie on a team dedicated to protecting what really matters. Heres what Geoff, current OLDP participant, has to say about benefits of the program.
As an Operations Leadership Development Program participant, you will gain:
- Experience: The OLDP consists of three, one-year rotations; each with increasing responsibility. Each rotation will include experience in Supplier Partnerships, Manufacturing and Program & Strategy. It is designed to provide a diverse set of experiences within Operational areas and disciplines. OLDP participants are also exposed to a variety of networking opportunities and strategic project initiatives.
- Flexibility: The OLDP provides flexibility for program participants, which includes OLDP participant input of 2nd and 3rd rotational assignments and/or geographic location that align with business need and program requirements.
- Education: You will be required to complete a Masters Degree as part of this program. BAE Systems offers robust tuition assistance for graduate school. The school and specific degree (MBA, Mechanical Engineering, etc.) is chosen by the candidate, providing it is applicable to the business and the program structure.
- Opportunity to travel: Our OLDP primarily rotates to locations within the United States. Your first rotation will typically be at one of our major locations, such as York, PA; Radford, VA; Louisville, KY; Aiken, SC; or Anniston, AL. These assignments can change based on business need. Your second and third rotations may be at any of our sector locations nationwide.
- Mentorship: Each OLDP will have a mentor to expose them to diverse and challenging experiences, while providing guidance in choosing rotations, career development, and off-program placement.
- Personal growth: The program seeks to facilitate the growth of an individuals leadership skills through an annual, week-long leadership development conference (LDC). This conference provides personalized leadership training as well as an opportunity to network with senior BAE Systems executives and other leadership development program participants across the company. Participants can also expect to complete a technical and leadership curriculum during the program which will provide a holistic career development experience through a mix of in-person and virtual trainings.
The OLDP is a three-year rotational program designed to develop highly motivated, entry-level individuals into future leaders. You’ll have the opportunity to experience assignments in several operational functions, business areas, and product groups nationwide.
Rotational examples include:- Supply Chain Analyst
- Production Control/Planning
- Continuous Improvement
- Operations Program Manager
- Value Stream Specialist/Supervisor
- Subcontract Administrator
Opportunity for Early Start Prior to June
The official Leadership Program Cohort begins in June. If you have already completed your bachelor’s degree, you may be eligible to begin employment at BAE Systems, Inc. prior to the start. However, additional program elements such as trainings, projects and committees will not begin until your cohort start date. If relocating, you would also have to relocate to your designated location to begin the early start. Ask your recruiter about LDP early start if you are available and believe you may be eligible.
About BAE Systems
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too. Learn more about Platforms & Services here!
