Job Description
The Facilities Management Lead provides technical leadership, operational oversight, and strategic planning for mission-critical mechanical, electrical, and infrastructure systems supporting Department of War (DoW) High Performance Computing (HPC) and data center environments.

This role ensures 24/7 operational readiness of critical infrastructure including chilled water plants, HVAC systems, power distribution systems, backup generation, and building automation systems while leading facilities personnel, managing contractor performance, and supporting large-scale infrastructure modernization projects.

This position serves as a primary interface between customers, engineering teams, subcontractors, and leadership to ensure facility reliability, compliance, and mission success.

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Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- 5+ years experience with facilities maintenance supporting data center or mission critical infrastructure preferred
- Experience supporting High Performance Computing (HPC) or high-availability environments
- Expereince leading teams, supervising contractors, and prioritizing work load
- Experience supporting construction and infrastructure upgrades
- Ability to speak and present in front of groups of people

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Technical Knowledge

- Advanced HVAC and Chilled Water Systems
- Power Distribution and Emergency Power Systems
- BAS / Controls Systems
- Electrical and Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Blueprint and Submittal Review

Licenses / Certifications (Preferred)

- HVAC Journeyman or higher
- Electrical or Mechanical trade certifications

Preferred Senior-Level Differentiators

- Data center buildout project experience
- Contract acquisition and funding workflow experience
- Government stakeholder management
- Leadership and large equipment accountability experience
- Multi-million-dollar asset oversight experience

Soft Skills

- Technical leadership
- Mission-critical decision making
- Customer communication
- Risk mitigation and contingency planning
- Cross-discipline coordination
- Exceptional written and verbal skills

Physical / Operational Requirements

- On-call rotation support
- Data center and mechanical plant environment work
- Moderate lifting and field troubleshooting


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $79365 - $134921

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 Intelligence & Security
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.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.