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See what you re missing. Our employees work on the world s most advanced electronics from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. 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 mission: We Protect Those Who Protect Us. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

Our Operations employees turn innovative engineering designs into real solutions to meet our customers needs. From Supply Chain, to manufacturing and test, Electronic Systems offers opportunities to work with technology rarely accessible in other manufacturing firms. Our training and development programs provide employees with career advancement in a diverse work environment.

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 rotate into different roles with increasing levels of responsibility.

The rapidly growing Precision Guidance & Sensing Solutions (PGSS) Product Line within the Precision Strike & Sensing Solutions Business Area has an immediate need for a Contracts Manager II to support both the Franchise and Market Expansion Program Areas. Market Expansion has multiple Guided Munitions Programs under Other Transactional Agreements (OTA's), which are developmental in nature and the Franchise Program Area is mainly compromised of large production programs. The Duties will include, but not limited to:

• Provide leadership and guidance for Contract Administrators, acting as a sponsor and coach for daily contractual activities, providing guidance on contractual/business issues, and assisting in preparing proposals, completing negotiations and drafting of contract terms.

• Grow and develop other Contract Administrators and Contract Managers through leadership

• Champions strategic knowledge of the customer environment and business context for all contracting opportunities.

• Independently lead and manage proposal activities including, analysis of solicitations, developing strategies and recommendations, preparing terms and conditions, reviewing the technical and pricing proposals for accuracy, compliance and consistency and conducting business risk assessment. Leads and supports fact-finding and other audit activities.

• Influence Contract changes to reduce business impacts.

• Lead complex negotiations with an emphasis on implementing a strategy that creates a win/win situation.

• Serve as a trusted business advisor to PGSS management for contractual rights and obligations, risk mitigation alternatives and business strategy. Ensuring that all contractual arrangements offer the Company a reasonable probability of accomplishing the business objectives.

• Foster and maintain relationships with counterparts within the customer organization and between all functions within BAE Systems.

• Oversee management of multiple contract types, such as Firm Fixed Price, Cost Plus Fixed Fee, Time and Material, Cost Plus Incentive Fee and Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity

• Maintain an in-depth knowledge and working understanding of the U.S. government acquisition and procurement environment, export and FAR/DFAR regulations

Electronic Systems is the global innovator behind 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.

Because this role involves a combination of independent and collaborative work, this position can be conducted 100% remotely.

Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Prior experience in coaching/mentoring and developing people

• Strong written and verbal skills with a clear understanding of contract formation principles

• Ability to perform in a complex cross functional business environment

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team leader

• Ability to make decisions and close actions

• Government and Prime experience

• FAR/DFAR knowledge and experience

• Draft complex terms and contracts/agreements

• Ability to obtain a US Secret Clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Degree and 10 years relevant experience

• Experience with Intellectual Property

• Experience with Other Transactional Agreements

• Experience with identification of risk and ability to implement strategies to reduce that risk

• Experience with complex contracts

• Experience with all types of pricing activities (Whitepapers, Rough Orders of Magnitude, Competitive and Sole Source Proposals

• Active US Secret Clearance

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $124080 - $210980

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.

Contracts Manager II

107393BR

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