Contracts Manager I

BAE Systems•Norfolk, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a dynamic Contracts team that supports the maintenance and modernization of multiple ship classes across both government and commercial customers. The Contracts organization is the trusted business partner managing customer relationships, negotiating deals, creating innovative solutions, and providing regulatory knowledge to our internal and external 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 Company’s, we look to recruit and retain the best and brightest. Taking care of the Contracts team by offering daily flextime 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. This opportunity is to provide contractual support to various functions responsible for ship maintenance and modernization efforts within the Ship Repair Business Area for the Platforms and Services (P&S) Sector. This Contracts Administrator Senior Principal role will provide an opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with responsibility for managing your own contracts and supporting multiple millions of dollars of proposal activity. This role involves interfacing with all levels of management and functions (Program Office, Finance, Operations, Quality, etc.) within BAE Systems as well as with our USN Customer and some commercial customers. As the Contracts Manager, you will work with customers to shape and close business opportunities in concert with internal objectives for Maritime Solutions Norfolk.

Requirements

Management/supervisory experience being responsible for a small team of 2 to 4 direct reports.
Strong hands-on knowledge of, and experience with, FAR and DFAR regulations.
Proven ability to lead and close complex negotiations requiring Current Cost or Pricing Data and proposal certification.
Experience with agreements to support business development, program management and engineering development teams (ex. NDAs, teaming agreements, etc.).
Experience dealing with the US Government and major maritime industry companies, as your customer.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to prepare letters, spreadsheets and presentations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with development and submittal of proposals in response to complex RFP's.
Experience with various USG agencies (especially the US Navy).

Responsibilities

Management of personnel, their workloads and their development plans for future growth.
Consistently work on and provide 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.
Ability to interact with the team to gather, interpret, analyze, develop recommended strategies and present information.
Compliance with Company policies and procedures, legal, regulatory and customer requirements.
Prepare, negotiate and manage complex proposals/contracts across domestic environments.
Provide guidance to the Program and Operation teams on government and commercial contracting solutions.
Cross functional collaboration with Program Management, Finance, Operations and Quality teams.