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Job Description Electrification is part of the future. Join an award winning, dynamic and growing Power and Propulsion business team that provides mission critical capabilities across a growing and diverse portfolio of customers including; commercial, military and international customers. The opportunity to be a part of the Contracts team, for one of the leading technology companies, offers a motivated professional a unique chance to work across a broad range of contracting activities that supports the Power and Propulsion Business of the BAE Systems Electronic Systems Sector. 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 the Business Development, Product Development, Program Management and Professional Services teams. As a Contracts Manager, you will also work with customers to shape and close business opportunities in concert with internal and partner objectives. Work products and interactions will be at multiple levels, from your Contracts team, to the leadership team of the Business Area. Daily responsibilities to include, but not limited to: • Consistently works on complex assignments requiring independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolve issues as well as an understanding and compliance with company policies and procedures. • Ability to interact with the team to gather, interpret, analyze and present information. • Compliance with Company policies and procedures, legal, regulatory and customer requirements. • Provide guidance to Program Management, Professional Services and Product Development teams on international, government and commercial contracting methods for PPS products and services while protecting our Intellectual Property. • Cross-functional collaboration with Program Management, Aftermarket Services, Engineering, Finance and Export teams. • Support Senior Contract Managers in support of company programs and learn BAE Systems programs and processes. • These support duties included program contracts, RFP’s, contract compliance and process, negotiations, NDA’s, Terms and Conditions, Program Flowdowns. • Assist with the evaluation of Requests for Proposals, learn to identify business risks, and propose and negotiate terms and conditions that mitigate business risks. • Maintain auditable Contract files. Support audits with Internal / External and Government Audit Agencies. • Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule. • Perform other duties as necessary. Required Education, Experience, & Skills • BS/BA in a related field. • A demonstrated background of business acumen, positive attitude, proactive mentality, problem solver, team member, willingness to learn. • Ability to prioritize and handle several tasks simultaneously. • 8 + years of contracting experience or advanced degree • Strong analytical skills • Experience with international business • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced time-sensitive environment • Strong interpersonal skills necessary to interact with diverse work teams • Proficiency in MS Office software with an emphasis on Excel • Strong knowledge of Intellectual Property law and policies. Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills • Bachelor's degree in Business or related field • Strong Experience with commercial and government contracting. Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $107952 - $183518 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, Inc. BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support. Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters. This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

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Daily responsibilities to include, but not limited to:
Consistently works on complex assignments requiring independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolve issues as well as an understanding and compliance with company policies and procedures.
Ability to interact with the team to gather, interpret, analyze and present information.
Compliance with Company policies and procedures, legal, regulatory and customer requirements.
Cross-functional collaboration with Program Management, Aftermarket Services, Engineering, Finance and Export teams.
Support Senior Contract Managers in support of company programs and learn BAE Systems programs and processes.
These support duties included program contracts, RFP’s, contract compliance and process, negotiations, NDA’s, Terms and Conditions, Program Flowdowns.
Assist with the evaluation of Requests for Proposals, learn to identify business risks, and propose and negotiate terms and conditions that mitigate business risks.
Maintain auditable Contract files. Support audits with Internal / External and Government Audit Agencies.
Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
Perform other duties as necessary.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills • BS/BA in a related field.
A demonstrated background of business acumen, positive attitude, proactive mentality, problem solver, team member, willingness to learn.
Ability to prioritize and handle several tasks simultaneously.
8 + years of contracting experience or advanced degree
Strong analytical skills
Experience with international business
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced time-sensitive environment
Strong interpersonal skills necessary to interact with diverse work teams
Proficiency in MS Office software with an emphasis on Excel
Strong knowledge of Intellectual Property law and policies.
Strong Experience with commercial and government contracting.
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Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills • Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

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