Mgr II- Contracts
About The Position
BAE Systems is hiring an International Contracts Manager to support its growing business in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The role leads complex international and commercial proposal and contract activities in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer requirements, with limited guidance from the Contracts Director. The manager interprets and communicates business commitments and alternatives to program teams and management, and supervises or guides lower-grade contracting employees. The position requires knowledge of foreign government and commercial contracting methods, applicable laws, and regulations. The manager oversees personnel, workloads, and development plans; leads proposal preparation, analysis, risk assessment, reviews, approvals, and submission; and researches and recommends contract language. The role guides negotiations, advises management on contractual rights, obligations, risks, and business strategy, and handles assigned contract and purchase order activities through closeout. It also serves as the primary contractual point of contact for customers on assigned contracts and projects, coordinates agreement drafting and legal review, maintains required records and reporting data, and supports program and business leaders. The work is hybrid, split between onsite and remote work. Extended hours or weekends may be required, and sporadic travel may be needed.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Person and able to successfully obtain a Secret clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience, including international contracting experience.
- Experience with Cost Type / Cost-Plus contracts.
- Experience with Firm Fixed Price contracts.
- Prime contract experience.
- Offset/industrialization experience.
- Knowledge of FAR/DFARS regulations.
- Experience with complex contracts and proposal preparation and execution.
- Experience briefing senior-level management.
- Experience as a people manager.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Nice To Haves
- Four years of Cost Type / Cost-Plus contract experience.
- At least five years of Firm Fixed Price contract experience.
- At least five years of Prime contract experience.
- CFCM or CPCM certification is highly desirable.
- Master’s degree or MBA.
Responsibilities
- Manage personnel, workloads, and employee development plans.
- Lead complex contracting assignments independently and provide guidance to others in resolving issues while complying with company policies and procedures.
- Gather, interpret, and analyze information with the team; develop recommended strategies and present information.
- Develop and maintain knowledge of foreign government acquisition and procurement environments, particularly Japan, Korea, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Canada, as well as company contracting practices, commercial contracting methods, and export and other government regulations.
- Lead and support proposal activities, including solicitation analysis, summaries, strategy recommendations, financial and business risk analysis, proposal team participation, development of terms and assumptions, review of technical and pricing proposals, preparation of proposal documents, and coordination of required reviews, schedules, and approvals.
- Research and recommend proposal and contract language and ensure relevant functions review recommendations and terms.
- Lead or guide Contracts Administrators in negotiations and collaborate with customers to definitize and complete contracts.
- Advise management on contractual rights and obligations, risk mitigation alternatives, and business strategy.
- Process assigned contracts and purchase orders, including order-entry accuracy, funding, scope changes, amendments, receipts, delivery schedules, legal requirements, and other commitments.
- Lead or support fact-finding and audit activities.
- Verify completion of contract commitments and perform assigned contract closeout activities.
- Maintain proposal logs and other required data, and assist with monthly and quarterly management reporting.
- Compile and maintain contractual records and documents in accordance with contract requirements and company policies and procedures.
- Serve as the primary company contact for customer contractual matters on assigned contracts and projects, including proprietary information and other business agreements.
- Participate in drafting and negotiating agreements and coordinate legal reviews as appropriate.
- Support Program Managers, Product Line Directors, and Business Area leads, and provide contracts advice and counsel to company management.
- Develop specialized contracting knowledge in areas such as international business, offset, and teaming agreements, as required.
- Contribute to development and implementation of business methods, processes, and contracting concepts to support business unit and Contracts Department goals.
- May participate as an assessor in the Phase Review Process.
- Use Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Work with program personnel and other company functions and maintain dependable relationships with internal and external customers.
- Perform other assigned duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
