Mgr II- Contracts

BAE Systems•Huntsville, AL

1d•$134,640 - $228,888•Onsite

About The Position

The Contracts Manager II leads and develops a team of Contracts professionals while managing a portfolio of complex government contracts. The role provides contractual leadership from capture through closeout, aligns contract strategies with business objectives, and advises program and business leaders on risk, negotiations, compliance, and contract execution. The position directs contracting activities across the contract lifecycle, including opportunity assessment, proposal development, negotiation, execution, administration, and closeout. It reviews solicitations and contract requirements, develops negotiation strategies, evaluates business and program risks, advises on contract modifications and other contractual matters, and oversees specialized issues such as intellectual property, data rights, export compliance, cybersecurity, and organizational conflicts of interest. The role partners across functional organizations, maintains portfolio visibility through reporting and compliance activities, represents the organization in customer engagements, and advances contracting best practices. The position requires regular in-person work on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week at the primary work location. Travel and local commuting between company campuses and other locations may be required. Work may take place in an office, laboratory, cleanroom, or production-floor environment. A current, active Secret security clearance is required, with the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance. The role may be eligible for short-term incentive compensation, subject to business performance and management recommendations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field plus 10 or more years of related experience; related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education.
Each higher-level degree, such as a master's degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. The degree must be from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or U.S. Department of Education.
Current, active Secret security clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance.
Experience leading, mentoring, or developing employees, teams, or project-based contracting activities.
Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. Government contracting principles, including FAR, DFARS, and related acquisition regulations.
Experience supporting proposals, negotiations, contract administration, government audits, and other customer-facing contracting activities.
Experience managing contract modifications, funding actions, contractual notices, requests for equitable adjustment, and related contractual and business matters.
Ability to evaluate technical, financial, schedule, and performance impacts and develop practical business solutions.
Excellent analytical, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders and drive outcomes.
Experience collaborating across multiple functional disciplines in a dynamic business environment.
Ability to manage competing priorities while ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory, and company requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Contracts Management, Supply Chain, Legal Studies, or a related field.
Experience supporting military services, defense agencies, prime contractors, or other complex government acquisition programs.
Knowledge of intellectual property, data rights, subcontracting practices, earned value management, government audits, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Experience with Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs), undefinitized contract actions (UCAs), Commercial Item Determination, complex contract modifications, claims, or contractual disputes.
Professional certification such as Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM), or another NCMA-recognized credential.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of Contracts professionals supporting Tactical Solutions programs, captures, and strategic business initiatives.
Assign priorities, balance workload, review work products, and provide coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback.
Advise program, capture, and functional leadership on risk management, compliance, contractual obligations, and business strategy.
Direct contracting activities throughout the contract lifecycle, from opportunity assessment and proposal development through negotiation, execution, administration, and closeout.
Review solicitations, statements of work, contract terms and conditions, and customer requirements to identify business implications, compliance requirements, and contractual risks.
Develop negotiation strategies and lead contractual discussions with customers, partners, suppliers, and subcontractors.
Partner with Program Management, Business Development, Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, Engineering, and other organizations on program execution, capture, and business growth.
Assess technical, financial, schedule, operational, and performance risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
Advise leadership on contract modifications, funding actions, performance issues, requests for equitable adjustment, claims, disputes, and other matters affecting program performance.
Provide oversight and guidance on intellectual property, data rights, export compliance, cybersecurity requirements, organizational conflicts of interest, and other specialized contractual matters.
Ensure contractual obligations, commitments, and requirements are communicated, documented, flowed down, and administered throughout program performance.
Maintain portfolio visibility through reporting, internal reviews, audits, corrective action activities, and contract compliance efforts.
Build and maintain customer relationships and represent the organization in reviews, negotiations, meetings, and strategic discussions.
Drive continuous improvement through process enhancements, lessons learned, training initiatives, and contracting best practices.
Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule and effective working relationships within the department, Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units, and the company.
Perform other duties as necessary.