**Job Description** The National Space Strategic Business Unit works with members of the intelligence and defense communities to deliver space systems that drive mission success and provide resilient mission-level solutions to meet the customer s greatest challenges. This job will be for a lead position over a large, complex portfolio of programs with this Strategic Business Unit. **What You ll Do:** + Serve as a Program Contracts Lead and manage a variety of FFP, CP, OTA, T&M, CRADA, IDIQ contracts. + Work collaboratively with all levels of program and functional personnel and executive leadership to ensure compliance with all contractual requirements and become a trusted business advisor to the Program during contract execution. + Assume a contributing role in proposal development of new and follow-on business and contract change order proposals. Evaluate, identify risks, negotiate terms and conditions to mitigate business risk. + Develop and maintain professional and effective relationships with program team and customer personnel for the advancement of long-term business opportunities. + Maintain auditable Contract files. Support audits with Internal / External and Government Audit Agencies. + Negotiate favorable business terms that positively impact shareholder value. + Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule. + Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment. + Perform other duties as necessary. **On-Site Work Environment:** This position requires regular in-person engagement by working **on-site five days** each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required. **Working Conditions:** + Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor. **Required Education, Experience, & Skills** + BS/BA in a related field plus 8 or more years of related experience. + Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education. + A demonstrated background of legal, business, regulatory, and programmatic aspects of federal government prime and subcontract management. + Broad experience in working with customer RFPs to include: terms/conditions, Reps & Certs, negotiation strategies, Price Negotiation Memorandums, and negotiations, including the Truth In Negotiation Act (TINA). + A current, active TS/SCI security clearance is required. \#LI-LO1 **Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills** + Experience with major aerospace primes/subs as well as USG direct. + Working knowledge of FAR/DFAR with advanced knowledge. **Pay Information** Full-Time Salary Range: $116419 - $197912 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. **Senior Principal Contracts Lead** **119296BR** EEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression