Contracts Manager

Job Description


Join a dynamic team that provides mission critical maintenance and repair services for both Government and commercial ships. This position offers a motivated professional a unique chance to work across a broad range of contracting activities that supports BAE Systems San Diego Ship Repair.

Develop your career and grow your skills in a high intensity, team-based environment with a winning culture that provides an opportunity to collaborate daily with a variety of departments and functional organizations. As Contracts Manager, you will supervise assigned Contract Administrators and work with customers to shape and close business opportunities aligned with internal objectives.

• Work products and interactions will be at multiple levels, from your functional group and program office team to executive leadership.
• The selected candidate will coordinate, negotiate and manage complex proposals and customer contracts.
  
  

Specific responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Supervise Contract Administrators in execution of various contracts.
• Working understanding of the contracts function, Fixed Price, Cost Plus and commercial contracting methods, FAR/DFAR and other regulations.
• Independently lead and support proposal activities including analyzing solicitations, preparing summaries, developing strategies and recommendations, preparing terms and conditions, reviewing proposals for accuracy and preparing the proposal documents for submittal to customer. Coordinate with other company functions and ensure appropriate reviews are scheduled and approved by management.
• Make recommendations on proposal and contract language. Ensure coordination and other functional inputs are reflected in terms of offer.
• Lead contract negotiations and collaborate with customers.
• Perform all aspects of contract lifecycle processing with necessary accuracy of order entry data, and necessary focus on contract funding, scope changes, contract amendments, delivery, legal requirements, etc.
• Lead or support fact-finding and other audits.
• Ensure proper interpretation of the contract(s).
  
  
  

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years of experience or equivalent experience
• Strong hands-on knowledge of, and experience with, FAR and DFAR and export regulations.
• Proven ability to lead and close complex negotiations and contracts requiring Current Cost or Pricing Data and TCPD certification.
• Experience with various contractual agreements to support business (ex. NDAs, MOU, teaming agreements, etc.).
• Communicates effectively with strong written and verbal skills.
• Sound interpersonal and conflict resolution skills for effective negotiation
• Computer skills for reports and other documents.
• Make business decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, and applicable federal laws and regulations.
• Presentation skills to upper management.
  
  
  

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Government ship repair contracting experience is a big plus.
  
  
  

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $113080 - $192280

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 Platforms & Services 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.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.



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.