Contracts Director

BAE Systems•Merrimack, NH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

In Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions, we provide next-generation threat detection and countermeasure solutions to provide unparalleled electronic warfare capabilities to enhance mission survivability. 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. 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 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, some telecommute ability, 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. Our Cultural Principles are: Engage everyone with respect and good will 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 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. The Integrated Survivability Solutions (ISS) Product Line is a fast-paced agile group within the Countermeasure and Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) Business Area. ISS has a need for an experienced Contracts Director to lead the portfolio of programs, some of which are classified at both SAP and TS levels. ISS leverages EO/IR technology to advance aircraft, ground vehicle, and maritime protection by enhancing crew response time, survivability, and mission success. We are home to products and programs like the Common Missile Warning Systems (CMWS), Rapid Optical Observation & Kill (ROOK), and are developing the next generation EO/IR sensor for Long Range Threat Warning. ISS customers are both direct to the Government and Prime Contractors with a mix of Development, Production and Sustainment type contracts.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and 12 years of related experience.
Excellent presentation, team building and leadership skills, with the ability to perform in a complex cross-functional business environment.
Ability to effect and manage change.
Motivational and visionary leadership skills, including the ability to recognize and develop emerging leadership talent.
Experienced in the entire life cycle of prime and subcontract contracting, from proposal phase to contract closeout.
Well versed in the following types of contracts: Commercial, DOD Cost type, Firm Fixed Price, T&M, and Services Contracts.
Fluent with FAR, DFAR.
At least 5 years of managing and developing contracting professionals; preferably experience in managing other contract managers.
Excellent writing skills a must, with a clear understanding of contract formation principles.
Ability to pass a Special Background Investigation.
Position requires at least a Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

Lead the portfolio of programs, some of which are classified at both SAP and TS levels.
Manage customer relationships, negotiate deals, create innovative solutions, and provide regulatory knowledge.
Support the delivery of mission critical capabilities across a diverse portfolio of government, commercial and international customers.
Manage and develop contracting professionals, preferably experience in managing other contract managers.