We are seeking a motivated Contracts Professional to support multiple classified programs. The successful candidate should have experience with production and development programs, direct USG and commercial contracts, proposals including Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), program pursuits, as well as a strong business acumen of strategic customer relationship interfacing, planning and financial compliance.
Requirements
- Demonstrate specialized knowledge in an area of contracting such as, but not limited to government contracting, contract types, commercial contracting, proposal compliance and intellectual property.
- Maintain an in-depth knowledge and working understanding of the US Government Acquisition and Procurement environment, the BAE Systems Contracts function and relevant company policies and procedures, commercial contracting methods, FAR/DFARS, export and other government regulations.
- Lead proposal teams. Provide analysis of solicitations, assure that bid/proposals are prepared and presented in a manner so as to afford the Company the greatest opportunity to obtain the contract award while minimizing associated liabilities and risk, support independent proposal reviews.
- Capable of establishing and managing negotiation strategies, and financial requirements, conduct negotiation of contracts requiring a high degree of negotiation expertise, execute proposals and contracts to the threshold delegated.
- Experience in drafting and negotiating complex contracting arrangements.
- Administer all aspects of assigned contract or purchase order processing including, but not limited to, accuracy of order entry data, contract funding, scope changes, contract amendments, receipts and delivery schedules, legal requirements and other commitments.
- Lead or support fact-finding and other audit activities.
- Participate in final stages of assigned contract by (1) verifying completion of all commitments, and (2) performing assigned activities associated with contract closeout.
- Compile and maintain all required contractual records and documents in accordance with contract requirements and Company policies and procedures.
- Primary point of contact between the Company and the Customer for all contractual matters on assigned contracts and projects including auxiliary agreements such as Proprietary Information Agreements.
- Prepare contract summaries, and provide management with complete, current and accurate data by reporting progress on contract activity, together with recommendations for management action/decision.
- Foster and maintain sound and reliable relationships with counterparts in customer organizations.
- Develop solutions to complex contracting issues, which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation. Ensure solutions are consistent with organizational objectives.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health savings accounts
- 401(k) savings plan
- Disability coverage
- Life and accident insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Legal plan
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Military leave
- Bereavement leave
- Federal and state sick leave
- Employee recognition program
