Job Description
What's a career like at BAE Systems? Remarkable! At BAE Systems, we strive to create a culture within which people know they matter and are part of something important. We are currently looking for a Senior Director of DEI Engagement & Performance who will serve as a strategic thought partner, trusted advisor, and deputy to the VP & Chief DEI Officer (CDEIO).
Advancing DEI within the organization is an individual and collective journey that requires focused execution of multi-year, highly complex, strategic efforts. The Senior Director will co-design the enterprise-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategy and lead a team of DEI business partners to connect and align execution of strategic efforts and actions in support of organizational goals.

In this role, you will:

Co-design the DEI strategy, establishing meaningful enterprise-wide and business sector goals and measures to enhance diversity, enable equity, foster inclusion, and support employee well-being;
Provide strategic thought partnership and support in all forms to the CDEIO;
Lead a team of DEI business partners to successfully execute and measure outcomes of strategic actions in support of enterprise-wide and sector-specific DEI strategies and goals;
Prepare executive-level presentations, communications, and high visibility content (e.g. internal and external announcements and messages, surveys, briefs, annual reports, etc.)
Direct efforts to connect and align business sectors' DEI Council initiatives with enterprise executive-level DEI Council's strategic priorities to accelerate achievement of organizational goals;
Lead execution of strategic DEI and inclusive well-being efforts to support leaders and employees working at Headquarters and within the Centers of Expertise (COEs);
Direct, negotiate, and adapt project scopes and timelines with internal stakeholders including CDEIO, HR leaders, DEI business partners, and DEI COE subject matter experts;
Liaise with external partners and organizations on behalf of CDEIO

The ideal candidate will:

Exhibit exceptional strategic vision, planning, project management, and systems thinking skills and capabilities;
Communicate clearly and effectively through all means of communication including written, verbal, non-verbal, and visual (e.g. emails, reports, presentations, speaking, briefing, responding, listening);
Embrace growth and success mindsets, demonstrating self-awareness, situational awareness, and cultural competence;
Develop, support, and empower others through coaching, mentoring, and two-way feedback;
Lead inclusively through consistent demonstration of curiosity, courage, compassion, collaboration, and commitment;
Have a sound understanding of rapidly changing DEI trends, theories, and best practices;
Build, maintain, and effectively engage a wide and deep network of stakeholders both internally and externally;
Have deep insight into effective people, culture, and change management strategies, processes, and best practices;
Instill discipline and rigor in team processes and practices to drive efficiencies and accountability;
Demonstrate humility, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to embrace uncertainty amidst a vast array of ambiguous, complex challenges that emerge in DEI work.

This position allows for a hybrid remote work schedule, requiring, on average, 3 days per week onsite.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Bachelor's degree and at least 12 years of experience;
Experience leading successful execution of strategic and impactful DEI efforts within a business;
Demonstrated experience leading successful execution of projects and driving change;
Excellent relationship and trust-building, coaching, and influencing skills;
Ability to interpret data, extract insights, identify themes, and tell a clear and compelling story to inform recommended actions and next steps;
Experience leading inclusively to enable top performance of a diverse team;
Ability to come onsite at the Falls Church HQs on a hybrid schedule.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $151300 - $257200

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 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 it's 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 team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.