Contracts - Manager I (MAS)

Job Description
"We Protect Those Who Protect Us®." It is a promise we keep every day. At Electronic Systems, we tackle the aerospace and defense industry's most difficult problems, from powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. Within Controls & Avionics Solutions (CAS), you will help define and develop the next generation of flight-critical controls and power systems, including fly-by-wire flight controls, full authority digital engine controls, and advanced power management, for both commercial and military platforms.

The Role:
The Opportunity: Contracts - Manager I (MAS)
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 Companies, we look to recruit and retain the best and brightest. Taking care of the Contracts team by offering daily flextime, every other Friday off, hybrid 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.

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 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

BAE Systems, within the Military Aircraft Systems (MAS) Product Line, is looking for a motivated and experienced Contracts professional to join our Controls and Avionics Solutions (CAS) Contracts Organization. The successful candidate should have experience with development, production and sustainment defense programs, military and commercial contracts, change proposals and program pursuits, as well as a strong business acumen of strategic planning and financial compliance. This dynamic, growing area includes contracts in all lifecycles from development to sustainment with customers including, but not limited to U.S. Government, primes (Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman) and international defense customers.

This position will be responsible for ensuring compliance with company policies, legal and customer requirements with limited guidance or supervision of the Product Line Director of Contracts. The successful candidate will need to interpret and communicate business commitments and alternatives to the Product Line Management team, the Contracts management organization, and executive leadership. This position requires an extensive knowledge of U.S. Government acquisition and execution environment, applicable laws and regulations and the ability to develop and maintain professional and dependable relationships with both internal and external customers. Lastly, the selected candidate should have prior history with management of personnel.

Basic Functions of the Job:
The selected candidate will work with customers to shape and close business opportunities in concert with internal objectives for the MAS Product Line and CAS Business Area. Work products and interactions will be at multiple levels, from the Contracts team, to the MAS Leadership Team and CAS Leadership Team.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate specialized knowledge in an area of contracting such as, but not limited to government contacting, commercial contract, contract types, commercial contracting, joint ventures, strategic alliances and intellectual property.
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge and working understanding of the US Government Acquisition and Procurement environment, the BAE Systems Contracts function and relevant company policies and procedures, commercial contracting methods, FAR/DFARS, export and other government regulations.
• Lead proposal teams. Provide analysis of solicitations, assure that bid/proposals are prepared and presented in a manner so as to afford the Company the greatest opportunity to obtain the contract award while minimizing associated liabilities and risk, support independent proposal reviews.
• Capable of establishing and managing negotiation strategies, and financial requirements, conduct negotiation of contracts requiring a high degree of negotiation expertise, execute proposals and contracts to the threshold delegated.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating complex teaming arrangements or other types of contracting arrangements.
• Administer all aspects of assigned contract or purchase order processing including, but not limited to, accuracy of order entry data, contract funding, scope changes, contract amendments, receipts and delivery schedules, legal requirements and other commitments.
• Lead or support fact-finding and other audit activities.
• Participate in final stages of assigned contract by (1) verifying completion of all commitments, and (2) performing assigned activities associated with contract closeout.
• Compile and maintain all required contractual records and documents in accordance with contract requirements and Company policies and procedures.
• Primary point of contact between the Company and the Customer for all contractual matters on assigned contracts and projects including auxiliary agreements such as Proprietary Information Agreements.
• Prepare contract summaries, and provide management with complete, current and accurate data by reporting progress on contract activity, together with recommendations for management action/decision.
• Foster and maintain sound and reliable relationships with counterparts in customer organizations.
• Develop solutions to complex contracting issues, which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation. Ensure solutions are consistent with organizational objectives.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree
• 8 or more years of directly related experience
• Strong analytical skills
• Experience with international business
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced time-sensitive environment
• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to interact with diverse work teams
• Proficiency in MS Office software with an emphasis on Excel
• Strong knowledge of Intellectual Property law and policies.
• FAR/DFAR knowledge and experience.
• Experience with agreements to support sales and engineering development teams.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• MBA, MSA, and/or JD degree
• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field.
• Experience with government contracting, commercial contracting, intellectual property and international business

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $107952 - $183518

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 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.