Subcontract Manager

Job Description

Join our award-winning and dynamic aerospace supply chain team, supporting mission-critical capabilities across a growing and diverse portfolio. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.”

We are seeking a high-impact senior professional to provide critical support across all four Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) business area portfolios within Aerospace and Mission Systems (AMS). The successful candidate will support complex terms and conditions negotiations between BAE Systems and our global supplier base.

Working in close partnership with Subcontracts and Procurement teams, you will navigate the end-to-end execution of critical agreements, including Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), General Terms and Conditions, Intellectual Property (IP) frameworks, and other agreement types. This role requires a deep understanding of the legal and regulatory landscape of the Aerospace and Defense industry, with specific expertise in U.S. Government contracting, including FAR and DFARS compliance.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 10 years work experience or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in managing complex supplier or customer contract negotiations
• Execution and administration of various contract aspects (terms, SOWs, performance-based payments)
• Experience with intellectual property, license agreements, or teaming agreement, memorandum of understanding/agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and other contract types
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Experience working with cross-functional teams including but not limited to program management, engineering, legal counsel, supply chain, & operations
• Research and make recommendations on contract language and seek guidance on complicated terms and conditions from higher level delegation of authority or legal counterparts
• Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. Government regulations, including the FAR, DFARS, and ITAR, and how to interpret flow down requirements
• Broad understanding of contracts/business law principles and agreement structures

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Juris Doctorate
• Master of Business Administration
• 5+ years of experience negotiating contracts between Aerospace & Defense (A&D) companies and the U.S. government.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $134640 - $228888

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 a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

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.