Bid & Contracts Manager BAE Systems Strategic Aerospace Services WLL, a limited liability company

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the bid management process from initial opportunity identification through to submission and contract award.
• Review and analyze RFPs, RFQs, and other solicitation documents to develop comprehensive bid strategies and proposal plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, legal, finance, supply chain, and program management to gather inputs and prepare high-quality proposals.
• Develop and manage proposal schedules, compliance matrices, risk assessments, and bid budgets.
• Ensure all bids and contracts comply with internal governance policies, client requirements, and regulatory standards (e.g., FAR/DFARS, ITAR, export controls).
• Support price-to-win strategies and contribute to cost estimation, pricing models, and contractual terms negotiations.
• Manage customer interactions throughout the bid lifecycle, including clarification requests, negotiations, and contract finalization.
• Maintain accurate records of bid submissions, status updates, and contract deliverables in the company’s bid management systems.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Law, or related field. Master’s degree or PMP certification is a plus.
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in defense contracting, program/project management, and bid/proposal management.
• Proven experience working with government and defense procurement processes (DoD, MoD, etc.).
• Strong understanding of RFQ/RFP processes and commercial/government contracting principles.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency with proposal tools (e.g., MS Office, SharePoint, Adobe, ERP systems).