Contracts Manager I

BAE Systems•Nashua, NH

8d•$118,747 - $201,870•Hybrid

About The Position

This Contracts Manager 1 position in Nashua, NH is a hybrid position that supports the Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System (EPAWSS) program, which provides critical electronic warfare (EW) capabilities for the F-15 Strike Eagle and F-15EX Eagle II aircraft. The selected candidate will serve as an individual contributor to support a large proposal effort in a unique time during acquisition reform. The position requires developing and maintaining professional and dependable relationships with both internal and external customers as well as leading complex contracting assignments. The BAE Systems’ Contracts organization is a 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, encouraging employees to build growth-oriented careers 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, attend networking events, and rotate into different contractual roles with increasing levels of responsibility. This includes 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 influence the internal and external communities in which we work.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Active SECRET Security clearance
8+ years relevant work experience or equivalent experience
Proficiency in MS Office software with an emphasis on Excel
FAR/DFAR knowledge and experience, including FAR Part 12
Exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of duties
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Exhibit sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating and negotiating with company personnel and customers
Utilize computer skills to prepare appropriate reports and documents
Make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable federal laws and regulations
Demonstrate research and presentation skills
In-depth knowledge of federal procurement regulations, export compliance, with an emphasis of Department of Defense.
Broad knowledge of economics, accounting, finance, procurement, cost/schedule control systems, business law, and the ITAR
Proven ability to negotiate and persuade, to communicate orally and in writing at all levels
Ability to plan and organize work
Potential to develop and lead professional and support personnel

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field.
Experience with government contracting, commercial contracting, intellectual property and international business

Responsibilities

Developing and maintaining professional and dependable relationships with both internal and external customers
Leading complex contracting assignments
Managing customer relationships
Negotiating deals
Creating innovative solutions
Providing regulatory knowledge to our internal and external customers
Pursue special projects
Participate in formal and informal mentoring programs
Attend networking events
Rotate into different contractual roles with increasing levels of responsibility
Engage with and positively influence the internal and external communities

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
employee assistance program
legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
paid parental leave
military leave
bereavement leave
any applicable federal and state sick leave
company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards