Mgr I- Contracts - Military Veterans

Job Description
This position reports to the Manager II (Senior Manager), Contracts for Mission Systems group. The Manager I Contracts will reside in the Fort Worth, Texas facility and supports businesses in Fort Worth, TX.

This position will be responsible for ensuring compliance with company policies, legal, regulatory and customer requirements.

This is a supervisory position and the successful candidate will guide work of lower-level contracting employees.

Successful candidate will be accountable for leading a team of employees in the preparation, negotiation, and management of complex proposals and/or contract activities in accordance with company policies, and customer requirements across international and domestic environments with limited guidance or supervision from the Senior Manager. Interpret and communicate business commitments and alternatives to program team and management.

Successful candidate will be accountable for a high number of multifaceted contracts providing products (to include software) and services across a diverse customer base in both domestic and international environments.

Successful candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining dependable, quality relationships with internal and external customers in support of business objectives.

Position requires an extensive knowledge of government, commercial and international contracting methods for production, software product development as well as a variety of development services in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Additionally; successful candidate will have:

• A thorough understanding of patents and IP processes and the appropriate application of each constructs, respective strengths and weaknesses in relation to specific sales environments.

• A strong understanding of FCPA, ITAR and Incoterms

• Ensure the creation and preservation of contractual arrangements which offer the Company a reasonable probability of accomplishing the established business objectives for any particular contractual arrangement

• Serve as primary point of contact between the company and the customer for all contractual matters on assigned contracts and projects including auxiliary agreements such as proprietary information agreements, teaming and other business agreements.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years direct DoD / Agency large system, program office contracting and international contract experience



• Expert knowledge of FAR/DFAR



• Ability and willingness to lead junior contracting employees



• Significant experience with proposal development and government RFP processes



• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing



• Exhibit sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating and negotiating with company personnel, customers and suppliers



• Make decisions using sound judgement while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations



• Demonstrate research and presentation skills to senior leadership



• Significant ability to influence and advise senior corporate management



• Demonstrate specialized knowledge in an area of contracting such as, but not limited to certain contract types, commercial contracting, strategic alliances and intellectual property



• Excellent organizational and follow through skills



• Detail oriented



• Flexibly priced contracts / fixed price contracts experience

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• NCMA CPCM/CFCM certification



• Experience and expertise with direct international sales

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $99800 - $169700

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 Electronic Systems is the global innovator behind 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.