Contracts Manager

Job Description

How does it feel to represent a company that is committed to innovation? Proud. As part of the contracts team, you will work with experienced professionals to help best position BAE Systems as a front‑runner with our customers. Whether it is an innovative proposal or a long‑running core contract, you will be a key part of an innovative and unique problem‑solving team.

We are currently looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to join our team and assume a lead role. This Contracts Manager will support contracting activities for the Mk 45 Naval Gun System; this multi‑million‑dollar program is essential to the United States Navy and several International Navies. You will work in a cross‑functional team environment with other exceptional professionals across many functions and business areas.

Here, we value our workforce, and that means providing our employees with competitive salary and benefit packages, flexible schedules, and plenty of resources for career growth. You will enjoy being a part of a team that is supportive of you and passionate about defending our country.

• The position may require extended hours or weekends.
• This role can be based out of Louisville, KY;
  Minneapolis, MN; or Sterling Heights, MI.
• This is a Hybrid position that would require being on‑site 3 days a week.
• There may be 10% travel, as necessary to support business needs.
• This position has a 9/80 schedule that you will have every other Friday off.

• Lead a team of 1‑2 direct reports.
• Consistently work on and provide guidance on complex assignments requiring independent action, a high degree of initiative to resolve issues, and an understanding of and compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain an in‑depth knowledge and working understanding of US Defense Acquisition and Procurement environment, the BAE Systems Contracts function and relevant company policies and procedures, Defense contracting methods, and exporting and other government regulations.
• Independently lead and support proposal activities including, analyzing solicitations, preparing summaries, and developing strategies and recommendations based on the analysis, with attention to the financial and business risk of the proposed effort.
• Participate in all proposal team meetings, preparing the terms, conditions, and assumptions upon which the proposal may be submitted.
• Review the technical and pricing proposals for accuracy and consistency, conducting overall business risk analysis, and preparing the proposal documents for submittal to the customer.
• Research and make recommendations on proposal and contract language.
• Ensure that all necessary reviews, recommendations, and terms, with minimal direction and guidance needed.
• Lead contract negotiations and collaborate with customers in definitizing and completing the contract under general guidance.
• Advise management of contractual rights and obligations, risk mitigation alternatives, and business strategy.
• Perform all aspects of assigned contract or purchase order‑processing including, accuracy of order entry data, contract funding, scope changes, contract amendments, receipts and delivery schedules, legal requirements, and other commitments.
• Participate in final stages of assigned contract by verifying completion of all commitments and performing assigned activities associated with contract closeout.
• Maintain logs of proposals and other data as required and assist in data collection for monthly/quarterly reporting to management.
• Compile and maintain all required contractual records and documents in accordance with contract requirements and company policies and procedures.
• Interact with the team to gather, interpret, analyze, and develop recommended strategies and present information.
• Act as primary point of contact between the company and the customer for all contractual matters on assigned contracts.
• Develop and maintain professional and dependable relationships with external customers.
• Support Program Managers, Product Line Directors, and Business Area leads and provide contracts advice and counsel to company management at all levels as required.
• May participate as an…