Mgr II- Contracts

BAE Systems • Cedar Rapids, IA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join a dynamic Navigation and Sensor Systems (NSS) Contracts Team that supports the delivery of mission critical capabilities through our Military Global Positioning System (GPS) Products, across a diverse portfolio of government, commercial and international customers. The Contracts organization is the trusted business partner managing customer relationships, negotiating deals, creating innovative solutions, and providing regulatory knowledge to our 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 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, every other Friday off, some telecommute ability, 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. Our Cultural Principles are: Engage everyone with respect and good will Stay calm independent of circumstances Be humble and work collaboratively Feel empowered to do the right thing Listen, be curious, and allow differences to influence our decisions. The NSS Product Line is a fast-paced agile group within the Precision Strike (PS) Business Area. The selected candidate will serve as an individual contributor, as well as leading a team of Contracts professionals and supporting a diverse portfolio of programs. The position requires developing and maintaining professional and dependable relationships with both internal and external customers as well as leading complex contracting assignments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 10+ years relevant work experience or equivalent experience
• Proficiency in MS Office software with an emphasis on Excel
• FAR/DFAR knowledge and experience
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Proven ability to negotiate and persuade, to communicate orally and in writing at all levels
• Ability to plan and organize work, and potential to develop and lead professional and support personnel

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager