Senior Director of Contracts

Job Description
Join BAE Systems as a Senior Director of Contracts to lead a team of geographically dispersed contracts professionals. This position will lead Contract Operations for the Air & Space Force Solutions business area, within the Intelligence & Security Sector. The selected candidate will provide leadership to the organization, develop strategy and vision for the function, ensure the interests of the company are protected, and support the development of employees.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management to the Contracts Operations team, ensuring the development and implementation of contracts policies and procedures.
• Participate in major proposal activities, including support of pricing and proposal development, and provide recommendations related to cost/price, business, and teaming strategies.
• Interface with key government contracting and procurement officials, and participate in industry associations committees.
• Develop and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs, incorporating autonomy and innovation principles.
• Identify and mitigate contract-related risks, and develop risk management strategies to ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Lead and develop a high-performing contracts team, providing coaching, training, and development opportunities to ensure team members have the skills and knowledge needed to succeed.

Stakeholder Management

• Communicate contract strategies, plans, and results to stakeholders, including senior leadership, business units, and teams.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment and support.
• Represent the sector/business areas at the corporate level, keeping business best interests in place.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in contracts, with a minimum of 7 years in a leadership role.
• Functional management experience at the senior management level.
• US Government contracting experience.
• Significant experience drafting and negotiating teaming and other related agreements.
• Significant proposal preparation and Request for Bid Approval (RBA) experience.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with managing a large staff.
• Experience with commercial contracting.
• Knowledge and experience associated with Business Systems.
• Knowledge and experience related to cost allowability, Truth in Negotiations, bid protests, and intellectual property provisions.
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFAR and government regulations.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $154815 - $263185

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 Intelligence & Security
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.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

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.

Salary : $154,815 - $263,185