Contracts Director - Artillery

BAE Systems, Inc.; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 138,267 - 235,053; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friday off every other week

Flextime pay periods

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Competitive benefits

Job summary

BAE Systems Combat Mission Systems is seeking a dynamic leader to direct the Contracts team and oversee the preparation, negotiation, and management of complex proposals and contract activities in alignment with company policies and customer requirements. The role involves guiding a team with limited supervision and collaborating with program management to execute contracts successfully.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in contracts management and defense contracting, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 12+ years experience or equivalent.
• Experience in Contracts Management.
• Experience in Defense Contracting.
• Experience in People Management.
• Experience in Cross-functional Leadership.
• Strong team player who collaborates with program management and other functions.
• Ability to provide strategic guidance on customers, growth, and performance of a business.
• Ability to lead high performing teams.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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.

Skills

Contracts Management

Defense contracting

People management

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree

JD/MBA preferred

Job description

BAE Systems Combat Mission Systems is looking for a dynamic leader to fill our Artillery Contracts Director role.

We are committed to employee growth and development, allowing employees to build a long‑term career at BAE Systems. Employees are encouraged to pursue special projects, participate in 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.

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.

Role

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: $138,267 – $235,053

Employee Benefits

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 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 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.