Contracts Director - Strategic Capture and Acquisition Reform

BAE Systems • VA

122d • $154,815 - $263,185

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Contracts Director to lead our Intelligence & Security (I&S) businesses as a subject matter expert in contract strategy and acquisition reform. This senior-level role will drive business growth through early strategy engagement, customer relationships, and innovative contracting approaches.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 12 years of work experience, or equivalent experience
• At least 5 years of managing and developing contracting/Subcontracts professionals; preferably experience in managing other contract managers
• Demonstrated proposal work experience and excellent presentation, team building, and leadership skills
• Ability to effect and manage change, with motivational and visionary leadership skills
• Experienced in the entire life cycle of prime and subcontract contracting, from proposal phase to contract closeout
• Well-versed in FAR, DFAR regulations, and commercial contracting principles
• Excellent writing skills and clear understanding of contract formation principles

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Acquisition & Contracts Management or related field
• Related professional certifications or advanced degree beyond Bachelor's degree
• Knowledge of Salesforce Contract Management Systems Application
• Experience with commercial item contracting, including risk management and other contracting elements

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic contracting plans to drive business growth and capture new opportunities
• Collaborate with business leaders to shape customer relationships and influence acquisition strategies
• Provide expert guidance on commercial item contracting, including identification, pricing, and negotiation of commercial items and services
• Lead the development of training and guidance on new FAR policy and acquisition reform initiatives, ensuring compliance and effective implementation across the organization
• Mentor and develop key personnel, including high-potential contract professionals, to enhance contract competency and Center of Excellence (CoE) capabilities
• Improve contract competency and CoE capabilities, focusing on NDA/TA Terms, OCIs and Mitigation Plans, Anti-Trust Violations & ITT, Scope Development, Proposal Development
• Develop and lead an OTA (Other Transaction Authority) Center of Excellence, driving innovation and best practices in contracting
• Provide expert analysis and support on key contract-related initiatives, including early strategy engagement and customer relationships, coordination with Strategic Subcontracts and BA Contracts, CPAR review and analysis, Black Hat support, FOIA analysis

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts
• 401(k) savings plan
• Disability coverage
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Legal plan
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Military leave
• Bereavement leave
• Federal and state sick leave
• Company recognition program for monetary or non-monetary awards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees