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Job Description

You don t see it, but it s there. Our employees work on the world s most advanced electronics from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first exemplified by our missions: We Protect Those Who Protect Us and We Innovate For Those Who Move The World TM. Sound like a team you want to be a part of?Come build your career with BAE Systems.

In Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions, we provide next-generation threat detection and countermeasure solutions to provide unparalleled electronic warfare capabilities to enhance mission survivability.

Join a dynamic Contracts team that supports the delivery of mission critical capabilities across a diverse portfolio of government, commercial and international customers. The Contracts organization is the trusted business partner managing customer relationships, negotiating deals, creating innovative solutions, and providing regulatory knowledge to our customers. We are committed to employee growth and development, allowing employees to build a long term career at BAE Systems. In addition to challenging day to day assignments, employees are encouraged to pursue special projects, participate in formal and informal mentoring programs and networking events, and rotate into different roles with increasing levels of responsibility. Contracts employees are provided opportunities for promotion and relocation to other business units within the U.S. and overseas. BAE Systems also provides employees with opportunities to engage with and positively impact the internal and external community in which we work.

With our historic growth and position as one of the world s largest Aerospace, Defense and Security Company s, we look to recruit and retain the best and brightest. Taking care of the Contracts team by offering daily flextime, every other Friday off, work from home options, relocation assistance, and competitive salary/benefits keeps our team engaged and motivated.

We view culture as one of our most critical competitive advantages. Contracts employees come to work every day because of our strong culture and passion for our significant role in the success of the business. Our Cultural Principles are:

Engage everyone with respect and goodwill

Stay calm independent of circumstances

Be humble and work collaboratively

Feel empowered to do the right thing

Listen, be curious, and allow differences to influence our decisions

This opportunity is to manage and work with members of Contracts Team within the Integrated Survivability Solutions (ISS) Product Line within the Countermeasures and Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) Business Area for the Electronic Systems (ES) Sector. This Contracts Manager role will provide an opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment managing some of your own contracts as well as managing other Contract professionals who are actively supporting numerous contracts and multiple millions of dollars of ongoing proposal activity. This role involves interfacing with all levels of management and functions (Program Office, Finance, Operations, Engineering, Quality, etc.) within BAE Systems as well as with our USG Army Customer and some commercial customers.

Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.

As the Contracts Manager, you will work with internal team members and our customers to shape and close business opportunities in concert with internal objectives for the ISS Product Line.

Daily responsibilities to include, but are not limited to:

+ Management of personnel, their workloads and their development plans for future growth.

+ Consistently work on and provide guidance on complex assignments requiring independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolve issues as well as an understanding and compliance with company policies and procedures.

+ Ability to interact with the team to gather, interpret, analyze, and develop recommended strategies and present information.

+ Compliance with Company policies and procedures, legal, regulatory and customer requirements.

+ Prepare, negotiate and manage complex proposals and contracts.

+ Provide guidance to Program, Engineering and Operation teams on government and commercial contracting methods for military equipment while protecting our Intellectual Property rights.

+ Cross functional collaboration with Program Management, Finance, Operations, Quality and Export teams.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

+ Bachelor's Degree and/or Master's Degree(s)

+ Ability to successfully obtain a Secret clearance.

+ Strong hands-on knowledge of, and experience with, FAR and DFAR and export regulations.

+ Strong knowledge of intellectual property and policies.

+ Proven ability to lead and close complex negotiations requiring Current Cost or Pricing Data and Truthful Cost or Pricing Data (formerly TINA) certification.

+ Experience with agreements to support business development, program management and engineering development teams (ex. NDAs, bailment agreements, etc.).

+ Experience dealing with the US Government and major industry defense & electronics companies, as your customer.

+ Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to prepare spreadsheets and presentations.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

+ Experience with the complex RFP's, and large proposal development.

+ Experience with various USG agencies (especially the US Army).

+ Experience with FMS and Foreign Government Contracts

+ Active Secret clearance or higher.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $116419 - $197912

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.

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