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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.

Join a dynamic Contracts team that supports the delivery of mission critical capabilities across a diverse portfolio of government, commercial and international customers. The Contracts organization is the trusted business partner managing customer relationships, negotiating deals, creating innovative solutions, and providing regulatory knowledge to our customers. We are committed to employee growth and development, allowing employees to build a long term career at BAE Systems.

In addition to challenging day to day assignments, employees are encouraged to pursue special projects, participate in formal and informal mentoring programs and networking events, and rotate into different roles with increasing levels of responsibility. Contracts employees are provided opportunities for promotion and relocation to other business units within the U.S. and overseas. BAE Systems also provides employees with opportunities to engage with and positively impact the internal and external community in which we work.

With our historic growth and position as one of the world's largest Aerospace, Defense and Security Company's, we look to recruit and retain the best and brightest. Taking care of the Contracts team by offering daily flextime, every other Friday off, work from home options, relocation assistance, and competitive salary/benefits keeps our team engaged and motivated. We view culture as one of our most critical competitive advantages.

Contracts employees come to work every day because of our strong culture and passion for our significant role in the success of the business. Our Cultural Principles are:

• Engage everyone with respect and good will
• Stay calm independent of circumstances
• Be humble and work collaboratively
• Feel empowered to do the right thing
• Listen, be curious, and allow differences to influence our decisions

BAE Systems, within the Tactical Aircraft Electronic Warfare Solutions (Tac Air) Product Line, is looking for a motivated contract management professional to join our Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) Contracts Organization and support our International F-15 Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System (EPAWSS) program. The successful candidate will oversee a team of contract administrators handling production, development and sustainment contracts, multiple Engineering/Requirements Change Proposals (RCPs/ECPs) and strategic program pursuits inclusive of international FMS proposals/programs.

This program is a fast paced, dynamic environment requiring a proven manager to proactively assist and guide the team in areas such as management of contractual scope, customer communication, proposals, negotiations and resolving payment issues. The successful candidate will lead all contracting activities, provide leadership and guidance to the team and develop a strong customer relationship. This position will be responsible for ensuring compliance with company policies, legal and customer requirements with limited guidance or supervision from the Tac Air Product Line Contracts Director.

The successful candidate will need to interpret and communicate business commitments and alternatives to the program team and management. This position requires an extensive knowledge of government contracting methods, applicable laws and regulations and the ability to develop and maintain professional and dependable relationships with a variety of internal and external customers. Additionally, this position will require staff development, guidance and training of contracts administrators of various skill levels.

• Maintain and demonstrate a deep understanding of the U.S. government acquisition and procurement environment, the BAE Systems Contracts function and relevant Company policies and procedures, commercial contracting methods, export, FAR/DFAR, and other government regulations. Acquire a general understanding of the different pricing environments relevant in government contracting.
• Leads assigned proposal activities including but not limited to analyzing of the solicitation, preparing summaries based on the analysis, with attention to the financial and business risk of the proposed effort, participating in all proposal team meetings, preparing the terms, conditions and assumptions upon which the proposal may be submitted, reviewing the technical and pricing proposals for accuracy and consistency, and preparing proposal documents and submittal to the customer.
  
  Responsibilities also include coordinating with other company functions as required to ensure…