Coordinate, negotiate and manage moderately complex proposals and contracts under minimal supervision. Position requires a comprehensive knowledge of business agreements, government and commercial contracting methods, including policies, procedures and regulations, to provide appropriate leadership and support during proposal, fact-find, negotiation, and day-to-day contracting activities. The individual is expected to independently demonstrate leadership in contracting strategy and methods, have good research and presentation skills and develop and maintain professional and dependable relationships with both internal and external customers.

Maintain and demonstrate a working understanding of the U.S. government acquisition and procurement environment, commercial contracting methods, export, FAR/DFAR and other government regulations. 

Independently lead and support proposal activities including, but not limited to analyzing solicitations and preparing summaries and developing strategies and recommendations based on the analysis; participating in all proposal team meetings, preparing the terms, conditions and assumptions upon which the proposal may be submitted, reviewing the technical and pricing proposals for accuracy and consistency; and preparing the proposal documents for submittal to the customer. Responsibilities also include coordinating with other company functions as required to ensure appropriate reviews are conducted, scheduling required reviews, and obtaining required review and approval signatures prior to submittal of proposals or execution of contractual documents. Research and make recommendations on proposal and contract language. Ensure that all necessary functions review recommendations and terms, with minimal direction and guidance needed from the Contracts manager. Lead contract negotiations and collaborate with customers in definitizing contracts under general guidance from the Contracts manager. Act as 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. Draft, prepare, and execute certain internal and external correspondence on contractual matters with increasing levels of autonomy but under the supervision of a Contracts manager, commensurate with experience and demonstrated competence. Compile and maintain all required contractual records and documents in accordance with contract requirements and company policies and procedures. Serve as the official repository for all contractual documentation and correspondence relative to assigned contracts. Develop specialized knowledge in an area of contracting such as, but not limited to, international contracting, certain contract types, commercial contracting, joint ventures, strategic alliances and intellectual property. This position may be required by supervisory personnel to prepare contract summaries to assure proper interpretation of the contract(s) and perform cost or price analysis and resolution of moderately complex business issues on a special assignment basis. 

Other important requirements of this position included strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of duties. 

Education requirements: Bachelors Degree in Business or Finance and 4 years related experience.

BAE Systems is the premier global defense and aerospace company, delivering a full range of products and services for air, land, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, information technology solutions, and customer support services. With 105,000 employees worldwide, BAE Systems had 2008 sales of $34.4 billion.

Electronic Solutions, based in Nashua, New Hampshire, provides systems and products that maximize the effectiveness and safety of fighting forces and first responders. Its offerings include infrared countermeasures and electronic protection systems for military and civilian aircraft; information management systems; signal acquisition, analysis, and exploitation systems that optimize use of the electromagnetic spectrum by friendly forces while denying its use by adversaries; interoperable communications systems for firefighters and other first responders; thermal weapon sights; precision targeting systems; situational awareness systems for ground vehicles; night-vision systems; identification friend or foe systems; and radiation-hardened electronics. Electronic Solutions also includes the group’s Advanced Systems & Technology unit, which joins EI&S with government research organizations and industry to develop and demonstrate innovative system concepts in such areas as situational awareness, communications and networking, and precision targeting.

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