Mgr II- Contracts @ BAE Systems

Job Description

As a Contracts Manager II, you will lead and develop a team of Contracts professionals while managing an assigned portfolio of complex government contracts. You will provide contractual leadership from capture through closeout, align contract strategies with business objectives, and serve as a trusted advisor to program and business leaders on risk, negotiations, and contract execution.

What You’ll Do

• 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 to support employee development and organizational objectives.
• Serve as the primary contractual advisor to program, capture, and functional leadership, providing guidance on risk management, compliance, contractual obligations, and business strategy.
• Direct contracting activities throughout the contract lifecycle, including opportunity assessment, proposal development, contract negotiation, execution, administration, and closeout.
• Review and evaluate 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 on complex business and contractual matters.
• Partner with Program Management, Business Development, Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, Engineering, and other functional organizations to support program execution, capture efforts, and business growth.
• Assess technical, financial, schedule, operational, and performance risks and recommend practical mitigation strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Advise leadership regarding 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 effectively 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 strong customer relationships while representing the organization in reviews, negotiations, meetings, and strategic discussions.
• Drive continuous improvement through process enhancements, lessons learned, training initiatives, and implementation of contracting best practices.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

Short-Term Incentive: Subject to business performance and recommendations of management, this role may be eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan.

Required Skills and Education

• BS/BA in related field plus 10 years or more years of related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• A current, active Secret security clearance is required with ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret.
• 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 with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive successful outcomes.
• Experience collaborating effectively across multiple functional disciplines in a dynamic business environment.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory, and company requirements.

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Preferred Skills and Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Contracts Management, Supply Chain, Legal studies, or 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.

About BAE Systems, Inc.:

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Multiple positions may be available on this opening.

Benefits Information

Employee

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.

Intern

Benefits

Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.

Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).