Director II - Space Systems Contract

Job Description
What You'll Do:

• Manage large, high dollar and multi-year classified and unclassified contracting programs supporting science, research, and space-based systems to achieve positive return/results.
• Lead, motivate, mentor and train multi-functional contracting and acquisition teams to achieve high impact results/outcomes.
• Act as primary Contracts Advisor for BAE Systems SMS Space Systems through contract negotiation review and clearance authority.
• Review and prepare Requests for Bid Authority (RBA).
• Create, articulate and implement innovative contracting strategies.
• Analyze and interpret complex contracting language, terms, and conditions to achieve favorable negotiation outcomes.
• Build coalitions with United States Government (USG) customers, BAE program officials and executives.
• Synthesize large volumes of complex data and simplify and articulate information to non-contracting professionals.
• Serve as point of entry for synergy activities across SMS and other BAE Systems sector Intelligence Community (IC) contracting organizations, as well as space-based systems and components.
• Identify and implement process improvements and remove impediments to the success of the space systems portfolio.
• Prepare recruitment plans, retention plans, and succession management.
• Conduct Portfolio Training and Development including RBAs, lessons learned, best practices, acquisition reform, and streamlining initiatives.
• Identify, advocate and implement electronic business systems, AI and electronic tools.
• Lead strategic planning and engagement with USG customers, SCUs capture management and Govt Relations within the portfolio.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working four days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

Short-Term Incentive: Subject to business performance and recommendations of management, this role may be eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a related field plus 12 or more years related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• A current, active Secret security clearance is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI.
• Expertise in FAR, DFARS, NASA and NOAA FAR supplements, OMB circulars, and other regulations governing contracting (such as FAA or Executive Orders), procurement, Other Transactions, and new business constructs.
• Expertise in contract administration and management, oversight of the contracting function.
• Expertise in classified contracting procedures and policies.
• Experience in R&D and science and technology contracting.
• Expertise with standardization, streamlining, and innovative contracting techniques.
• Experience with internal and external audit results and creating recommendations across the portfolio.
• Expertise in space systems, intelligence, civil and military space acquisition lifecycle and contracting phases to include but not be limited to R&D, production, sustainment, and all types (from Cost Reimbursable to Fixed Price) of contracting methods.
• Experience building high-performing and collaborative teams to delegate to and empower.
• Experience with dispositioning of onerous contract terms and conditions.

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Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• CPCM (Certified Professional Contracts Manager).
• Master's degree in Acquisition and Contract Management.
• 7+ years of functional (supervisor) leadership experience.
• Defense Acquisition University or Federal Acquisition Institute Certification in Contracting and/or Program Management.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $157911 - $268449

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 Space & Mission 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.

Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.

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.

Multiple positions may be available on this opening.