Senior Manager

Senior Contracts ManagerIn Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Systems, you'll help develop systems that sense, control, exploit and disseminate actionable information to warfighters supporting a variety of missions. Join a dynamic Contracts team that supports the delivery of mission critical capabilities across a diverse portfolio of government and commercial customers. The Contracts organization is the trusted business partner managing customer relationships, negotiating deals, creating innovative solutions, and providing regulatory knowledge to our customers.BAE Systems' Space Systems Product Line (within the C4ISR Systems Business Area) is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to lead two Product Areas. You'll own contracts strategy and execution across FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 15, supporting space mission solutions for the warfighter. With experience in development/production/sustainment programs, commercial agreements, change proposals, and pursuits, you'll advise Product Line and executive leadership, ensure compliance with minimal supervision, and build strong customer relationships. You will also lead a team of direct reports.Primary Duties and Responsibilities:Demonstrate expertise in U.S. Government and commercial contracting, with a focus on partnering with other primes through subcontract arrangements.Stay current on the changing acquisition environment and BAE policies; maintain working knowledge of FAR/DFARS, commercial contracting methods, prime contract flow ? downs, IP/data rights, OCI, and TINA requirements.Lead proposals: interpret solicitations, shape T&C positions, minimize risk, and support independent reviews.Set negotiation strategy and financial requirements; negotiate complex agreements; execute within the Delegation of Authority (DOA).Serve as the primary delegate to the Product Line Contracts Director, acting on their behalf for designated duties decisions within DOA; represent Contracts in customer reviews, and cross ? functional engagements, and escalate matters exceeding authority thresholds.Draft/negotiate various agreements: NDAs/PIAs, Teaming Agreements, IP/data licensing, MOUs, CRADAs, and OTAs.Administer contracts/POs: order entry accuracy, funding, scope/mods, schedules, and compliance.Maintain records per contract and company requirements.Report status via clear contract summaries and recommendations.Build relationships with customer counterparts, as the primary contracting interface.Close out contracts: confirm completion and perform closeout tasks.Solve complex issues with innovative, compliant solutions.Required Education, Experience, & Skills:Bachelor's degree in business or related field.10+ years of U.S. Government/Defense contracting experience with increasing responsibility.Direct-report management experience leading contracts professionals, including hiring, coaching, performance reviews, and workload/prioritization.Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.Proven leadership of contracts on development, production, and sustainment programs (DoD/IC) including change proposals and complex modifications.Hands ? on expertise with FAR/DFARS, Part 12 & Part 15, TINA/Truthful Cost or Pricing Data, IP/data rights, and prime/subcontract flow ? downs.Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills; ability to present options and implications to senior leadership.Strong business acumen: strategic planning, financial/compliance literacy (pricing, cash, revenue recognition awareness), and risk management.Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:Master's degree or professional certifications (e.g., CPCM/CFCM).Prior people leadership of contract teams supporting multiple sites.Experience with Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) and special-purpose agreements (e.g., Teaming Agreements, IP licensing agreements, MOUs).Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $134640 - $228888 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.