Contracts Director - Strategic Capture and Acquisition Reform (Falls Church)

Contracts Director

BAE Systems is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Contracts Director to lead our Intelligence & Security (I&S) businesses as a subject matter expert in contract strategy and acquisition reform. This senior-level role will drive business growth through early strategy engagement, customer relationships, and innovative contracting approaches.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and implement strategic contracting plans to drive business growth and capture new opportunities
• Collaborate with business leaders to shape customer relationships and influence acquisition strategies
• Provide expert guidance on commercial item contracting, including identification, pricing, and negotiation of commercial items and services
• Lead the development of training and guidance on new FAR policy and acquisition reform initiatives, ensuring compliance and effective implementation across the organization
• Mentor and develop key personnel, including high-potential contract professionals, to enhance contract competency and Center of Excellence (CoE) capabilities
• Improve contract competency and CoE capabilities, focusing on :
• NDA / TA Terms
• OCIs and Mitigation Plans
• Anti-Trust Violations & ITT
• Scope Development
• Proposal Development
• Develop and lead an OTA (Other Transaction Authority) Center of Excellence, driving innovation and best practices in contracting
• Provide expert analysis and support on key contract-related initiatives, including :
• Early strategy engagement and customer relationships
• Coordination with Strategic Subcontracts and BA Contracts
• CPAR review and analysis
• Black Hat support
• FOIA analysis

This senior-level role offers a unique opportunity to drive business growth, shape acquisition strategies, and develop innovative contracting approaches. If you are a seasoned contract professional with a passion for strategic capture and acquisition reform, we encourage you to apply.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills :

Bachelor's Degree and 12 years of work experience, or equivalent experience

At least 5 years of managing and developing contracting / Subcontracts professionals; preferably experience in managing other contract managers

Demonstrated proposal work experience and excellent presentation, team building, and leadership skills

Ability to effect and manage change, with motivational and visionary leadership skills

Experienced in the entire life cycle of prime and subcontract contracting, from proposal phase to contract closeout

Well-versed in FAR, DFAR regulations, and commercial contracting principles

Excellent writing skills and clear understanding of contract formation principles

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills :

Bachelor's degree in Acquisition & Contracts Management or related field

Related professional certifications or advanced degree beyond Bachelor's degree

Knowledge of Salesforce Contract Management Systems Application

Experience with commercial item contracting, including risk management and other contracting elements

Pay Information :

Full-Time Salary Range : $154815 - $263185

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 Intelligence & Security :

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 teammaking a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we dofrom intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels. This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.