Director - Contracts, Singapore

Key Responsibilities
- Contract Lifecycle Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for the contract, overseeing all stages from pre-award activities (e.g., source selection support) to post-award administration, including modifications, claims, and closeout.
- Performance and Compliance Monitoring: Ensure the contractor's performance meets all contractual terms, conditions, and requirements, including adherence to work specifications, safety standards, and quality assurance protocols.
- Financial Management: Manage all financial aspects of the contract, including budget tracking, invoicing, progress payments, and contract funding. Conduct price and cost analyses to ensure fair and reasonable pricing.
- Subcontractor Management: Oversee the management of subcontractors, ensuring their performance, compliance, and successful integration into the overall contract effort.
- Stakeholder Liaison: Act as a key liaison between the contractor and government stakeholders, including NAVSUP FLC Yokosuka Site Singapore, COMLOG WESTPAC, and ship's force. Facilitate effective communication and resolve issues in a timely manner.
- Negotiation and Issue Resolution: Lead negotiations with the client and subcontractors for contract modifications, change orders, and issue resolution. Address site and contractual issues promptly to minimize impacts on naval readiness.
- Reporting and Documentation: Maintain comprehensive and accurate documentation of all contract activities. Provide regular reports and updates on contract performance, financial status, and risks to management.
- Risk Management: Identify potential contractual and performance risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success.

**Required Education, Experience, & Skills**
- Experience:

- Minimum of 12 years of experience in government contract management, with a strong preference for experience with Department of Defense (DoD) or US Navy contracts.
- Demonstrable experience managing complex, indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ), and firm-fixed-price (FFP) contracts.
- Direct experience with ship repair and maintenance or large-scale, performance-based service contracts is highly desirable.
- Education:

- A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Finance, or Engineering.
- Skills:

- Expertise in US federal acquisition regulations and procurement policies.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Exceptional organizational skills with a strong attention to detail.
- Proficiency in contract management software and reporting tools.
- Security: Ability to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance.

**Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills**
- Experience:

- Prior experience working with or for NAVSUP FLC or a Regional Maintenance Center.
- Experience managing contracts in an overseas environment, specifically in the Indo-Pacific or Southeast Asia.
- Certifications:

- Relevant certifications such as Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) or Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM) from the National Contract Management Association (NCMA).

**Pay Information**
Full-Time Salary Range: $135556 - $230444

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 Platforms & Services**
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 team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

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