Director I, IT Service Owner - Software Development & Integrations
BAE Systems· enterprise· Defense & Space· Sep 17, 2026 · 1mo ago
Falls Church, Virginia
In office
Full-time
Director
$153K–$261K
12+ years exp
Job description
Job Description We are seeking a Director I, IT Service Owner - Software Development & Integrations to lead the enterprise strategy, architecture, and service delivery for software engineering, API‑led integrations, and automation platforms across the company. This senior leader will reduce complexity, drive standardization and reuse, and enable seamless interoperability across mission‑critical systems - accelerating delivery while improving quality and resiliency.
Operating as the authoritative owner of engineering and integration services, this leader will define the vision for API lifecycle management, reusable services, modern SDLC, requirements management & traceability, automated testing, and toolchain automation. The ideal candidate combines deep software engineering expertise, architectural leadership, and executive presence to influence across a large, matrixed enterprise.
Key Responsibilities • Own the enterprise strategy and roadmap for software development and system integrations, including API lifecycle management, integration patterns, and service reuse.
• Drive simplification and reduced complexity across the application and integration landscape; rationalize patterns, remove duplication, and promote standardized platforms.
• Establish development standards—SDLC governance, requirements management, architecture/design reviews, coding guidelines, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Implement automation frameworks and tools to improve development velocity, quality, reliability, and observability; measure impact via cycle time and defect trends.
• Lead requirements traceability across complex, multi‑system programs; enforce end‑to‑end linkage from business need to test evidence and production outcomes.
• Advance testing maturity including automated unit, integration, functional, performance, and regression testing; embed quality gates in pipelines.
• Develop and enforce enterprise architecture patterns and reusable design components; curate a catalog of services and reference implementations.
• Provide technical mentorship and talent development across software engineering and integration teams; build a bench of future technical leaders.
• Champion customer‑centric solution design—co‑create with stakeholders, instrument feedback loops, and ensure solutions deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Lead change management for software and integration initiatives—deployment readiness, communications, training, and adoption metrics.
• Partner with cybersecurity, infrastructure, program management, and product teams to ensure secure, scalable, and reliable integrations with strong operational SLAs.
• Own support and sustainment for enterprise integration platforms and custom applications: incident/problem/change management, release orchestration, vendor management, and lifecycle planning.
• Communicate with executive clarity; frame technical and non‑technical concepts, options, risk posture, and ROI to senior leaders and boards.
• Influence across the matrix without direct authority; align business and engineering functions to adopt standards, processes, and controls.
• Lead leaders and build talent pipelines across engineering disciplines; establish clear career paths and succession plans.
Competencies • Executive presence and the ability to simplify complex technical topics for senior leadership.
• Strategic, architecture‑led thinking that connects patterns and platforms to business value.
• Cross‑functional influence across large, matrixed environments.
• Outcome‑oriented leadership focused on customer value, delivery excellence, and reliability.
• Proven capability in technical mentorship and talent development.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical field; advanced degree preferred. Or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 12+ years of progressive experience in software development, integration architecture, or technical leadership.
• Deep expertise in system integrations via APIs, automation & tools, and enterprise development practices.
• Experience with SDLC governance, requirements management & traceability, and testing automation.
• Proven ability to reduce complexity and drive reuse across a diverse technology landscape.
• Exceptional communication, executive presence, and the ability to influence leaders outside the direct reporting line.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills • Experience in aerospace/defense, manufacturing, or other highly regulated industries.
• Familiarity with integration platforms, API gateways, cloud‑native development, and DevOps tooling.
• Professional certifications (e.g., ITIL, PMP/Agile, cloud certifications) are advantageous.
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Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $153377 - $260743
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 a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
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.
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