Director of Contract Operations Job Listing at BAE Systems in Falls Church, VA (Job ID 100006BR)

Description

Job Description
What's a career like at BAE Systems? Remarkable! As one of the world's leading Defense Contractors and a Fortune 500 Company, BAE Systems is looking to hire a Director of Contract Operations to lead and develop best practices in several areas of the Contracts function. The position is for an experienced Contract professional to work directly with the Contracts Executive Council (CEC), the Inc. Contracts Learning and Development (L&D) Committee, BAE Systems plc Commercial representatives, and other senior leadership at BAE Systems.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and attends Inc. level bid reviews, CEC meetings and all Contracts functional events;
• Works closely with the Inc. Contracts L&D Committee to recommend and deliver various training programs and workshops for the Contracts function;
• Responsible for leading FAR council associated with coordinating with various other internal BAE functions on future and current legislative/regulatory changes;
• Inc. Approval Management (RBAs, ITTs, ALCAs, etc.);
• Inc. representative on the Inc. Contracts Learning & Development Committee;
• Drafting and distributing Inc. Contracts communications and correspondence for the Vice President of Contracts;
• Serve as the internal and external point of contact for contracts inquiries regarding BAE Systems, Inc.;
• Responsible for coordinating/analyzing all data requests with the various sector Contract Leads and sector Contract Ops Leads.

**This role is posted with a Falls Church location; however, the team is open to candidates currently residing near major airports across the United States.**

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor Degree with 12+ year's relevant defense industry experience;
• Active Secret Clearance;
• Contract management experience on complex programs;
• Proven ability to understand, interpret & improve a company's policies and procedures;
• Working to excellent knowledge of corporate policies and procedures, coupled with ability to identify required improvement to established policies and to communicate implementation procedures to others;
• Good presentation, leadership and management skills. Use of independent judgment and creativity applied to resolution of contract issues;
• Excellent organizational agility and business acumen skills;
• Emerging ability to excel in upper-level management environment;
• Demonstrated ability for process improvement;
• Attention to detail.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Master's Degree;
• Lean Six Sigma Certification or equivalent experience;
• Top Secret clearance.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $128100 - $217800

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, Inc.
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.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.

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