Mgr I Contracts

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**Job Description**
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 professionals 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, and competitive salary/benefits keeps our team engaged and motivated.

We view culture as one of our most critical competitive advantages.

Our 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 Advanced Compact Electronic Warfare Systems (ACES) 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 leading other Contracts 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 Customers and Primes.

Location: This position is located in Nashua, NH.

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 ACES Product Line.

Daily responsibilities to include, but are not limited to:

+ Management of personnel, their workloads and their development plans for future growth.
+ Providing leadership and 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.
+ Interacting with the team to gather, interpret, analyze, and develop recommended strategies and present information.
+ Ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures, legal, regulatory and customer requirements.
+ Preparing, negotiating and managing complex proposals and contracts.
+ Providing guidance to Program, Engineering and Operations teams on government and commercial contracting methods for military equipment while protecting our Intellectual Property rights.
+ Collaborating cross-functionally with Program Management, Finance, Operations, Engineering, Quality and Export teams.

This role operates in a hybrid work format, combining both collaborative and independent work.

While the role offers flexibility, the ideal candidate will be able to work on-site at our Nashua, NH facility, with the possibility of being present most days of the week, as dictated by program and team needs.

**Required Education, Experience, & Skills**

+ Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of related contracts experience or equivalent experiecen in DoD contracting.
+ US Citizen with active Secret clearance and the ability to successfully obtain Top Secret/SCI.
+ Strong hands-on knowledge of, and experience with, FAR, DFAR, and other relevant rules and regulations.
+ Experience with OTAs and Commercial Item Determination.
+ 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 certification.
+ Experience with agreements to support business development, program management and engineering development teams (ex.

NDAs, teaming, bailment agreements, etc.).
+ Experience dealing with the US Government and major industry defense & electronics companies, as your customer.
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to prepare spreadsheets and presentations.
+ Must also be an independent, take-charge, self-starter able to identify gaps or issues, develop solutions, and implement changes as needed with minimal oversight.

**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.

**Mgr I- Contracts**

**115826BR**

EEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer.

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