Contracts Manager

BAE Systems Plc • York, PA

51d • $105,835 - $179,920

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking a Contracts Manager to join its organization and be apart of a world class contracting team to support the Bradley Fighting Vehicle. This multi-billion dollar program is a vital technology enhancement program to maintain the combat capability of the Army's Armored Brigade Combat Team (ABCT). The successful candidate will be responsible for managing our production contracts working with a diverse cross functional team.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree and 8+ years relevant experience or equivalent education/experience
• Proven business negotiator while exercising sound business judgement with experience engaging at high organizational levels or with persons of influence both internally and externally.
• Highly developed critical thinking and communication skills with ability to influence and shape favorable business outcomes.
• Excellent communication, presentation, team-building and leadership skills, with the ability to perform in a complex cross-functional business environment.
• Excellent writing skills is a must, with the ability to write clear and concise reports, business correspondence, and policies/procedures.
• Ability to effect and manage change (both organizational and contractual).
• Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract experience
• Fixed Price Incentive contract experience
• Expert knowledge of FAR/DFAR regulations
• Experience with complex contracts and proposal preparation and execution
• Experience mentoring and training junior staff members
• Ability to interact professionally and effectively at all levels of the organization
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, solicitations/RFPs, or governmental regulations.
• Strong business acumen and experienced in risk management.

Nice To Haves

• Large, complex proposal development and negotiation experience
• Experience in vehicle manufacturing
• Certification as CFCM or CPCM (NCMA) or CCM (IACCM)
• Master's Degree/MBA/JD
• Major defense article acquisition and production contracting experience

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of contracts professionals and implement strategies to advance critical business objectives.
• Provide guidance to develop overarching negotiation strategies and objectives, and takes action necessary to resolve any impasses between BAE Systems and its customers.
• Develop solutions to complex contracting and business issues, which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation.
• Ensure solutions are consistent with organization strategic and operational objectives.
• Provide expertise, guidance, training, and leadership to support cross-functional business team members.
• Lead discussions and/or briefings with various leadership and other key personnel, participate in complex negotiations, and develop contract management strategies to mitigate risk.
• Ensure efficient and effective flow of information among Contracting team, leadership team, cross-functional teams, and/or customer(s) as needed.
• Provide direction to team members to address and influence major contractual and business issues encountered in the proposal and execution of contracts of all types and complexity.
• Train, motivate and assist cross functional team members to practice effective scope control strategies to enable early identification of constructive changes that may provide BAE Systems opportunities for equitable adjustments.
• Interface with key government contracting and procurement officials as required and/or needed.
• Undertake special assignments as required and perform others duties as assigned.
• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with safety objectives and policies.

Benefits

• At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance.
• We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave.
• Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.
• Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees