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BAE Systems is currently seeking a Contracts Manager for the fast paced and very dynamic Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle Product Line. The successful candidate will be responsible for the AMPV contract and accountable for the preparation, negotiation and management of complex proposals and contracts. This position requires an extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in government contracting methods and applicable procurement laws and regulations. Strong business acumen and the ability to work proposals and manage contracts in accordance with company policies and customer requirements is necessary. Responsible for building and maintaining dependable, quality relationships with internal and external customers in support of the AMPV business objectives.

50% travel required.

RESPONSIBILITIES include, but not limited to:

• Independently lead and/or support proposal activities including, but not limited to, analysis of solicitations, preparing summaries and developing strategies and recommendations based upon the analysis with attention to the financial and business risk of the proposed effort, participating in all required proposal team meetings, supporting independent proposal reviews (red teams, phase reviews), assisting with the preparation of terms, conditions and assumptions upon which the proposal may be submitted, reviewing the technical and pricing proposal for adequacy and consistency and assuring that bids and 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.
• Capable of establishing and managing negotiation strategies and financial requirements. Perform business risk assessment and recommend mitigation plans, negotiate contracts requiring a high degree of negotiation expertise, execute proposals and contracts.
• Ensure the creation and preservation of contractual arrangements which offer the Company a reasonable probability of accomplishing the established business objectives for any particular contractual arrangement.
• Prepare contract summaries, and provide management with complete, current and accurate data by reporting progress on contract activity, together with recommendations for management action and decision.
• Foster and maintain sound and reliable relationships with counterparts in customer organizations.
• Complete bid and proposal efforts with limited supervision, and negotiate and manage contracts to assure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Support Program managers, Product Line Directors, and Business Area leads and provide contracts advice and counsel. 
• Regularly contribute to the development and implementation of new business methods, processes and contracting concepts in order to achieve business unit and Contracts Department goals and objectives.
• Be the program team lead for proactive contract change management ensuring scope growth and changes are managed within the changes clause of the contract.