Job Description

Hybrid: Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.

In support of a Business Area with over $1 billion in annual revenue and material spend in the hundreds of million to procure materials, equipment, supplies and services of a highly specialized and complex nature based on program specific requirements and specifications.
In this role you will be responsible for the following:

• Prepare and issue complex subcontract types.
• Validate and contribute to the formation of specifications, work statements and Subcontract Management Plans.
• Prepare and review proposals for documentation adequacy, develop evaluation criteria, lead proposal evaluation team in fact-finding, and cost/price analyses, negotiate subcontract provisions, document subcontract files in compliance with FAR/DFAR Regulations and company policies and procedures.
• Prepare request for proposals, advise management of contractual rights and obligations; compile and analyze data; and maintain historical information and compliant file documentation.
• Prepares, issues, and administers non-disclosure agreement with subcontractors as required. Negotiate Terms and Conditions and specific subcontract terms and conditions including price, delivery, quality, and performance requirements.
• Support proposal preparation activities, administer subcontracts, and execute supplier management activities to provide for acquisition and fulfillment of direct requirements in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Receive and review subcontractor proposals, by examining estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Manage suppliers through all phases of program execution.
• Respond to subcontractor inquires, resolve invoice issues, participate on proposal evaluation team(s) in fact finding, technical evaluation, and cost/price analysis.
• Documents the entire fact finding and negotiation process. Ensures that discussions, correspondence and agreements with potential and actual subcontractors are in accordance with government law, corporate and company policy and program special provisions.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Highschool diploma and 10 years of experience in the defense industry.
• Familiarity with defense aerospace industry & regulations and the Understanding of the role of subcontractors in complex industries.
• Experience in a large, complex multifaceted electronics design & manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading major procurement efforts in a Department of Defense (DOD) contracting environment.
• Familiarity of FAR and DFAR regulations and the nature of flow down requirements
• Familiarity of ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulation) and EAR (Export Administration Regulation)
• Strong working experience generating, negotiating and executing major subcontracts/purchases
• Understanding/knowledge of CPSR audits and requirements.
• Must be DOD secret clearance eligible.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree and 6 plus years’ experience in operations, supply chain, procurement.
• Strong working knowledge of FAR and DFAR regulations.
• Strong working knowledge of ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulation) and EAR (Export Administration Regulation).
• Active DOD Secret Clearance.
• Well versed with Oracle ERP system.
• Cost Analysis experience (COPD, CID, Competitive)
• Earned Value Management and Lifecycle Management experience
• Professional Supply Chain Certification: C.P.M., C.P.S.M., P.M.P.
• Willingness and desire for continuous improvement.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $96470 - $164010
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 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.