Counterfeit Parts Prevention (CPP) SME - Remote

BAE Systems USA
Arlington, Virginia 22201 United States  View Map
Posted: Jun 03, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Federal Government
  • Summary

    Job Description For the right individual, this position can be worked remotely from any location within the continental United States.

    Are you a “Quality” person that wants to continuously improve business processes and solve complex challenges? Are you looking to join a team of highly skilled professionals whose mission is to “Deliver quality products that enable factory success through outstanding customer service, employee empowerment, strategic partnership, and a proactive risk based approach.”? Then this opportunity is the right fit for you.

    BAE Systems is seeking a well-rounded, highly experienced Quality professional who possesses strong problem solving, leadership and team building expertise. This individual will represent the Supplier Quality organization as the Counterfeit Parts Prevention (CPP) Subject Matter Expert (SME). This individual will chair the ES Sector CPP Board with other BAE Systems functional team members who oversee & administer the ES Business CPP Program. This individual will be responsible to continuously improve, enhance robustness and increase our organization's CPP proficiency. This individual will be responsible for strategic planning, risk management, training & education and compliance as it relates to CPP across the ES Business. Additionally, this individual will attend CPP summits/symposiums, manage supplier CPP compliance, and conduct joint CPP audits as determined by risk management reviews with the CPP Board. This position acts as the ES Business external facing representative for all CPP related matters attending both Government and Industry gatherings on CPP regulatory and standards requirements. This role is an individual contributor role that manages both strategic and tactical activities on a daily basis.

    This individual must have experience with Program Quality, Program Engineering, Supply Chain/Supplier Management/Procurement, Quality Systems, Industry Standards (AS9100, AS5553, AS6171, AS6081…), and USG Contracts, Terms & Conditions, DFARS, FARs & other DoD regulatory requirements. This individual possess project management skills, Material Review Board (MRB) disposition expertise, procedure writing, public speaking and excellent written communication skills.
    Required Education, Experience, & Skills
    • Bachelor's Degree with 6-8+ years of experience or 10-12+ years of experience in lieu of degree
    • AS9100 Auditor certification and/or Quality Management System (AS9100) audit experience
    • Six Sigma Green Belt and/or process improvement experience
    Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
    • Expertise with Industry Standards Committees and Government relations
    • EEE Manufacturing/Process/Design Engineering skills
    • AS9100 Auditor certification and/or 5+ years of Quality Management System audit experience
    • Six Sigma Green Belt and/or 5+ years of process improvement experience


    Pay Information
    Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035

    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 Electronic Systems 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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

    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.
  • Job Description

    Job Description For the right individual, this position can be worked remotely from any location within the continental United States.

    Are you a “Quality” person that wants to continuously improve business processes and solve complex challenges? Are you looking to join a team of highly skilled professionals whose mission is to “Deliver quality products that enable factory success through outstanding customer service, employee empowerment, strategic partnership, and a proactive risk based approach.”? Then this opportunity is the right fit for you.

    BAE Systems is seeking a well-rounded, highly experienced Quality professional who possesses strong problem solving, leadership and team building expertise. This individual will represent the Supplier Quality organization as the Counterfeit Parts Prevention (CPP) Subject Matter Expert (SME). This individual will chair the ES Sector CPP Board with other BAE Systems functional team members who oversee & administer the ES Business CPP Program. This individual will be responsible to continuously improve, enhance robustness and increase our organization's CPP proficiency. This individual will be responsible for strategic planning, risk management, training & education and compliance as it relates to CPP across the ES Business. Additionally, this individual will attend CPP summits/symposiums, manage supplier CPP compliance, and conduct joint CPP audits as determined by risk management reviews with the CPP Board. This position acts as the ES Business external facing representative for all CPP related matters attending both Government and Industry gatherings on CPP regulatory and standards requirements. This role is an individual contributor role that manages both strategic and tactical activities on a daily basis.

    This individual must have experience with Program Quality, Program Engineering, Supply Chain/Supplier Management/Procurement, Quality Systems, Industry Standards (AS9100, AS5553, AS6171, AS6081…), and USG Contracts, Terms & Conditions, DFARS, FARs & other DoD regulatory requirements. This individual possess project management skills, Material Review Board (MRB) disposition expertise, procedure writing, public speaking and excellent written communication skills.
    Required Education, Experience, & Skills
    • Bachelor's Degree with 6-8+ years of experience or 10-12+ years of experience in lieu of degree
    • AS9100 Auditor certification and/or Quality Management System (AS9100) audit experience
    • Six Sigma Green Belt and/or process improvement experience
    Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
    • Expertise with Industry Standards Committees and Government relations
    • EEE Manufacturing/Process/Design Engineering skills
    • AS9100 Auditor certification and/or 5+ years of Quality Management System audit experience
    • Six Sigma Green Belt and/or 5+ years of process improvement experience


    Pay Information
    Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035

    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 Electronic Systems 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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

    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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