Contracts Director - Artillery

Job Description BAE Systems Combat Mission Systems is looking for a dynamic leader to fill our Artillery Contracts Director role. Join a dynamic Contracts team that supports the delivery of mission critical capabilities to the Department of War, specifically our portfolio of Artillery Systems. The Contracts organization is the trusted business partner managing customer relationships, negotiating deals, creating innovative solutions, and providing regulatory knowledge. We are committed to employee growth and development, allowing employees to build a long-term career at BAE Systems. In addition to challenging day-to-day assignments, employees are encouraged to pursue special projects, participate in formal and informal mentoring programs and networking events, and rotate into different roles with increasing levels of responsibility. Contracts employees are provided opportunities for promotion and relocation to other business units within the U.S. and overseas. BAE Systems also provides employees with opportunities to engage with and positively impact the internal and external community in which we work.

With our historic growth and position as one of the world’s largest Aerospace, Defense, and Security organization, we look to recruit and retain the best and brightest to meet the mission. Taking care of the Contracts team is a priority and we offer every other Friday off, pay period flextime, tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance, and competitive salary/benefits that help keep our team engaged and motivated.

We view culture as one of our most critical competitive advantages. Contracts employees come to work every day because of our strong culture and passion for our significant role in the success of the business and supporting the American Warfighter. Our Cultural Principles are:

• Engage everyone with respect and good will
• Stay calm independent of circumstances
• Be humble and work collaboratively
• Feel empowered to do the right thing
• Listen, be curious, and allow differences to influence our decisions

The successful candidate shall be accountable for leading a team of Contracts professionals in the preparation, negotiation, and management of complex proposals and/or contract activities in accordance with company policies, legal regulations, and customer requirements with limited guidance or supervision from Contracts leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, mentor, and develop the Contracts organization.
• Establish clear roles, responsibilities, priorities, and performance expectations for contracts personnel.
• Build team capability through coaching, training, succession planning, and professional development.
• Manage the full life cycle of contract administration, from solicitation to closeout.
• Develop productive relationships with customer contracting officers, contract specialists, legal representatives, program offices, and other authorized customer personnel.
• Partner with program management to integrate contractual requirements into program execution.
• Participate in program reviews, risk reviews, proposal reviews, and executive business reviews.
• Ensure all company policies, processes, and internal controls are followed.
• Ensure contractual commitments are reviewed and approved by appropriately authorized personnel before execution. Required Education, Experience, & Skills
• Bachelor's Degree and 12 years work experience or equivalent experience
• Experience in Contracts Management
• Experience in Defense Contracting
• Experience in People Management
• Experience in Cross-functional Leadership
• Strong team player that enjoys working with program management and other functional disciplines in a supportive and complementary manner
• Ability to develop and provide guidance of a strategic nature regarding customers, growth, and overall performance of a business
• Ability to develop and lead high performing teams
• Ability to work independently and think critically with minimal supervision
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
• JD or MBA in Business or related field
• Professional Certification: CFCM or CPCM (NCMA) or CCM (IACCM)
• Experience in combat vehicle or artillery programs
• Experience in major defense article acquisition and production contracting
• Experience in complex contracts and proposal preparation and execution
• Experience in Cost Plus and Fixed Price contracting
• Expert knowledge of FAR/DFAR regulations
• Strong critical-thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $138267 - $235053

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 Platforms & Services 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.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.