Contracts Manager I

About the position This Contracts Manager 1 position in Nashua, NH is a hybrid position that supports the Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System (EPAWSS) program, which provides critical electronic warfare (EW) capabilities for the F-15 Strike Eagle and F-15EX Eagle II aircraft. The selected candidate will serve as an individual contributor to support a large proposal effort in a unique time during acquisition reform. The position requires developing and maintaining professional and dependable relationships with both internal and external customers as well as leading complex contracting assignments. The BAE Systems’ Contracts organization is a trusted business partner managing customer relationships, negotiating deals, creating innovative solutions, and providing regulatory knowledge to our internal and external customers. We are committed to employee growth and development, encouraging employees to build growth-oriented careers 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, attend networking events, and rotate into different contractual roles with increasing levels of responsibility. This includes 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 influence the internal and external communities in which we work.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining professional and dependable relationships with both internal and external customers
• Leading complex contracting assignments
• Managing customer relationships
• Negotiating deals
• Creating innovative solutions
• Providing regulatory knowledge to our internal and external customers
• Pursue special projects
• Participate in formal and informal mentoring programs
• Attend networking events
• Rotate into different contractual roles with increasing levels of responsibility
• Engage with and positively influence the internal and external communities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Active SECRET Security clearance
• 8+ years relevant work experience or equivalent experience
• Proficiency in MS Office software with an emphasis on Excel
• FAR/DFAR knowledge and experience, including FAR Part 12
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of duties
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Exhibit sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating and negotiating with company personnel and customers
• Utilize computer skills to prepare appropriate reports and documents
• Make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable federal laws and regulations
• Demonstrate research and presentation skills
• In-depth knowledge of federal procurement regulations, export compliance, with an emphasis of Department of Defense.
• Broad knowledge of economics, accounting, finance, procurement, cost/schedule control systems, business law, and the ITAR
• Proven ability to negotiate and persuade, to communicate orally and in writing at all levels
• Ability to plan and organize work
• Potential to develop and lead professional and support personnel

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field.
• Experience with government contracting, commercial contracting, intellectual property and international business

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• health savings accounts
• a 401(k) savings plan
• disability coverage
• life and accident insurance
• employee assistance program
• legal plan
• discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• paid parental leave
• military leave
• bereavement leave
• any applicable federal and state sick leave
• company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards