Dir I- Contracts - BAE Systems : Job Details

Job Description

You don't see it, but it's there. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics– from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F- 35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you'll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry's most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us” and “We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.In Power & Propulsion Solutions, we're involved with everything from providing efficient, power management on military vehicles to developing eco-friendly, hybrid and electric systems for the commercial world. Be part of a team that is helping to keep the air we breathe much cleaner.BAE Systems is seeking a Director of Contracts in support of its Navigation and Sensor Systems (NSS) business unit in Cedar Rapids, IA.Through its NSS product family, BAE Systems offers advanced navigation and sensor systems that enhance situational awareness and operational effectiveness for military and commercial applications. The NSS product line specializes in developing navigation solutions that include advanced GPS and radio navigation technologies with products designed for various applications, including airborne systems, precision-guided munitions, and handheld receivers.This position will report to the Senior Director of Contracts of the Precision Strike and Sensing Solutions business area (PS3) within the Electronic Systems (ES) sector. This resource will be a member of the NSS Leadership Team and lead on-site, remote, and hybrid Contracts Professionals for strategic & tactical proposal & contracts efforts. The NSS Contracts Director has significant cross functional influence, and requires the ability to partner across functions, customers, and stakeholders to provide strategic thought leadership as well as proactive, value-added solutions that systemically benefit the contracts lifecycle and value chain. Hybrid and remote working environments are considered.Come build your career with BAE Systems among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry's most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our missions:“We Protect Those Who Protect Us”“We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM”The Role:This position is for the Navigation & Sensor Systems (NSS) Contracts Director, an essential member of the Contracts and product line leadership teams. The position requires a highly organized and deeply experienced Contracts professional in the DoD acquisition environment with strong leadership, management, and influencing skills. The selected candidate will provide leadership to the Contracts organization, supporting the development and growth of employees, and carrying out the vision of the function, as well as the overall strategy for the business area.Key Responsibilities:

• Provides expert guidance and counsel to the NSS Product Line Director 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 and the resolution of significant contractual and business issues.
• Provides leadership direction to a global team in the strategic development, management, and deployment of human capital resources in support of the business strategy.
• Responsible for directing multiple defense and commercial contracting environments while ensuring compliance to critical business processes and performance execution to help organization deliver positive financial performance throughout all acquisition phases.
• Provides functional leadership and oversight of large, complex Customer proposals.
• Coaches and develops a team of resources to not only benefit the business, but to also benefit the unique desires of the individual employees.

Job Title

Dir I- Contracts

Postal Code

52404

Job Family

Contracts Administration

Travel Percentage

10%

Clearance Level – Must be able to obtain for position

Secret

Shift

1st Shift

Regular or Temporary

Regular

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 12 years work experience or equivalent experience

Required Skills and Education

Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of experience in Commercial, International, and US Government Contracting with understanding of both Commercial and Military markets.Experience with FAR Part 12, FAR Part 15 and Other Transaction Authority.Ability to influence key stakeholders throughout the organization; recommend, drive and implement change based on best practices in the U.S. Aerospace & Defense industry.Ability to obtain Secret Clearance.Significant Proposal Preparation experience.Significant experience with complex negotiation of terms and conditions.Strong knowledge and experience with intellectual property protection strategies and policies.Proven leadership in the development of high performing teams.Business acumen and ability to develop and provide guidance of a strategic nature regarding customers, top line growth and overall performance of the business area.

Preferred Skills and Education

Graduate DegreeNCMA Certifications/involvement in local chapterCFCM/CPCM

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.

Department

1HO_ES PS3 Contracts

Company

BAE_BAE SYSTEMS Info&Elec Sys Intg

Posting Requirements

Internal/External

Job Category

Other Professionals

U.S. Person Required

Yes

Business Area

Precision Strike & Sensing Solutions

Physical location of the job

Remote Work Considered

Salary Max Point

230444

Salary Min Point

135556

Union Job

None

Recruiter

Samantha McDonald