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.

The BAE Systems Products Group manufactures and sells a broad range of high quality equipment marketed under the world's most well-recognized brands in law enforcement, federal government and military communities. Products manufactured by this group include concealable and tactical body armor, hard armor, duty gear, less-lethal munitions, anti-riot products, police batons, emergency lighting products, forensic products, firearms accessories, weapon maintenance products, foldable ladders and specialty gloves.

Coordinate all activities from obtaining to managing contracts

* Responsible for reading complex RFP material
* Ability to analyze, extract and communicate RFP business opportunities
* Complete RFP Checklist form of information that is needed for response and assign tasks.
* Research all government clauses, codes, standards, etc. in support of tender review.
* Manage internal team conference calls to include leads from other depts. who will provide support. i.e., Marketing, Accounting, Purchasing
* Sets deadlines, assigns responsibility & monitors and summarizes progress of project
* Collect, reviews, analyzes all RFP tender information for accuracy and placement in the proposals.
* Acts as single point of contract with external customers on bids and RFP's.
* Assist in managing the project/program (and team) resulting from RFP award
* Assist in managing the contract resulting from RFP award (as a program management element)
* Works with cross functional teams on special projects
* Communicates to Customer Service sample needs for RFP response submittals.
* Notify sales account managers on expiration dates of contracts
* Searches public sites for business opportunities, i.e. RFQ, sources sought, tenders, annual and multi-year contracts
* Other duties as assigned

Five to seven years of related experience

Must have familiarity with International, Federal and State government contract regulations.

High school degree or GED equivalent required; Bachelors degree preferred

* Ability to identify issues, obtain relevant information and identify alternative solutions
* Ability to present information to individuals or groups and to build and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers
* Ability to review and study relevant information from various research sources to develop new information
* Ability to actively participate as a team member to move toward completion of goals
* Ability to maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or in work environment
* Ability to accomplish work tasks and processes accurately and completely
* Ability to take prompt action to accomplish objectives
* Ability to deal with high stress situations calmly and effectively
* Ability to recognize and respect the value of individual differences at all levels of the organization
* Expert computer skills preferred
* Ability to work with cross-functional teams from Marketing, Manufacturing, Legal, Finance, Contracts and Channels

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