Manager II, Contracts

Job Description

• Have an appreciation of the role of the Contracts function and engages effectively with key functions to maximize the value of the business solution.
• Manage medium-to-high complex contracts for assigned programs, including planning, negotiating, administering & executing proposals & contract documents and closure.
• Create formal networks with key decision makers, both internal and external to the organization.
• Serve as consultant to senior management, providing advice and counsel on complex contractual and business matters.
• Appropriately apply all internal policies and processes to fulfil the Operational Framework.
• Have an appropriate level of awareness of the aspects of the law that affect the activities of the business and ensures that appropriate legal advice is obtained.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with current and potential customers to understand their needs and shape their requirements.
• Provide the Contracts contributions required for business winning activities up to proposal submission.
• Use appropriate tools and techniques to negotiate with and influence internal and external stakeholders to achieve the optimum business outcome.
• Identify and manage Risks and Opportunities. Contribute to risk mitigation activities and exploit opportunities as they arise.
• Understand financial principles and concepts and make sound financial decisions which support and enhance the position of the Company.
• Understand and can draft the various contract types and agreements to suit the business environment.
• Understand the complete business ecosystem including developing and executing strategy, the integration of internal operations to deliver the value proposition, the supply chain, market trends, customer needs, and competitive analysis.
• Have the ability to effectively and confidently lead & develop a team of individuals who will provide support to the Ops Services activities, such as quoting and administering repair/service orders.
• Have the ability to provide mentorship to Contracts professionals at various experience levels.
• Participate in identification of training needs for the NSS Contracts team.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Bachelor's and ten years of contract management experience is required.
Solid understanding of Contract types and DoD acquisition process is required.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Previous experience with leading/managing a team of individuals is preferred.
Active Secret clearance is preferred.
Experience with Oracle is preferred.
Understanding of Operations processes for repair/service efforts is preferred.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $109600 - $186300

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

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.


About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.

Salary : $109,600 - $186,300