Contracts Director III, ECS Contracts
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Nashua
Posted on: October 3, 2024
Job Description:
Job Description The Director of Contracts for the Electronic
Combat Systems (ECS) Business Area is a senior leadership position
responsible for all aspects of contract management in a broad and
fast paced business environment. Provides direct leadership to a
staff of 50+ Contracts professionals, including senior managers,
with geographic dispersion at New Hampshire and New Jersey BAE
sites.This is a highly visible leadership role and responsibilities
include, but are not limited to: participation in proposal
preparation strategy and review/approval; negotiation strategy and
the conduct of negotiations with customers; general advice and
counsel on business and contractual matters to the ECS VP/GM;
interpretation of contractual requirements as delineated in
contract documents; ensure ECS business area compliance with both
BAE policy and U.S. Government procurement regulations on all
business/contractual actions (FAR, DFAR, export compliance,
international contracting, etc.); coordinate the internal Request
for Bid Approval (RBA) review process; response to ES Sector and
INC Headquarters on a variety of data calls on performance metrics
relative to the Contracts function.
- Provides expert guidance and counsel to the business area VP/GM
and adjoining leadership team, while setting functional direction
through strategic, legal, and financial analysis.
- Collaborates with senior external customers and stakeholders in
the pursuit of new business opportunities that strategically
position BAE Systems as an innovative industry leader.
- Develop overarching negotiation strategies and collaborate with
key stakeholders to influence the resolution of contractual issues
encountered during execution of captures and programs, while
meeting our risk position and protecting and leveraging the
company's intellectual property as a competitive discriminator
- Responsible for supporting and coordinating multiple classified
contracting environments while ensuring compliance to critical
business processes needed to operate the business
- Provides functional leadership and oversight of large ($2b),
complex Customer proposals including, but not limited to,
cost/price and teaming strategies, negotiation, audit, and
certification. Provides assessment and feedback on federal
regulatory issues that impact the strategic direction.
- Assess integrated organization and build a successful talent
management strategy for the ECS Contracts organization that builds
a diverse and inclusive team.
- Willingness to travel 25%Required Education, Experience, &
Skills Problem Solving: Requires use of extensive Contracts
knowledge, including FAR, DFAR, and Defense, and International
contracting models, to drive business solutions. Business Acumen:
Significant Proposal Preparation experience and strong business
acumen across multiple portfolios to develop and provide guidance
of a strategic nature regarding customers, top line growth and
overall performance of the Business Area Interpersonal Skills:
Experience working with business leadership at the Executive level
to recommend strategic business decisions. Negotiation Skills:
Negotiates internally and externally, complex contract issues.
Ability to influence key stakeholders throughout the organization
to execute; recommend, drive and implement change based on best
practicesLeadership Skills: Previous experience leading large
matrixed contracts teams with accountability for execution,
accuracy and results. Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring
skills and a focus on inclusive leadership. Required Education and
Experience
Active Top-Secret clearanceBachelor's
Degree or equivalent work experience More than 10+ years of work
experience in Contracts, preferably in US Government Contracts and
Military Aircraft markets Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Education and Experience
Ability to obtain a Top Secret SCI
level clearance as neededMBA, JD or other advanced degreePay
InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $194600 - $330800Please 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.
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