BAE Systems, Inc.Remote
Digital Transformation and Business Analytics
United States of America
Full Time
2 hours ago
$133,000 - $226,000 USD
No H1B
Key skills
Artificial IntelligenceMachine LearningNeural NetworksLarge Language ModelsComputer VisionData ManagementManufacturing OperationsSupply Chain OptimizationQuality InspectionCybersecurity AwarenessStakeholder ManagementAIMLGenerative AIAnalyticsLeadership
About this role
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company. They are seeking a highly motivated Operations Business Analytics & Digital Transformation Manager to lead the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into defense manufacturing operations, developing and executing a multi-year AI strategy while ensuring adherence to ethical guidelines and stringent defense regulations.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a multi-year AI strategy aligned with operational goals and a “Factory of the Future” vision
- Champion AI initiatives, acting as the primary advocate and educating stakeholders on the return on investment (ROI) of AI technologies (machine learning (ML), computer vision, generative AI) in a manufacturing environment
- Lead and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (Data Science, Engineering, IT, Supply Chain) to drive projects from proof-of-concept to full-scale production implementation
- Define and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of AI initiatives, focusing on areas such as scrap rate reduction, uptime improvements, and lead-time optimization
- Support the Quality and Supply Chain teams in maintaining and updating the C4ISR CARB, and provide data-driven charts and analysis for Business Area and Factory Leadership Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs). Ensure data integrity and consistency across all Product Lines, from the factory floor to executive leadership
Requirements:
- 5-8+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Data Science, Operations Management, or a related technical field
- Strong understanding of AI/ML fundamentals (Neural Networks, LLMs, Computer Vision). Hands-on development experience is not required, but a solid grasp of these concepts is essential
- Proven track record of successfully leading digital transformation initiatives
- Familiarity with cybersecurity challenges related to deploying AI in secure environments, including air-gapped or classified systems