Contracts Leadership Development Program (CLDP) Participant

Job Description

Contracts Leadership Development Program – AMS | BAE Systems, Inc.

The Tone:
This is a full-time, early career role at BAE Systems, Inc., with rotational assignments across various US sites, potentially starting in Nashua, NH. BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company with over 40,000 employees globally, delivering a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber. This program is designed to develop future Contracts Management leaders who will drive effective change and promote innovation, directly contributing to protecting what matters and national security through advanced electronics and intelligence solutions. Your career growth is central to this team, which values curiosity, creativity, and collaboration in making a lasting impact.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Nashua, NH
• Pay: $56401–$95881 yearly
• Mission: Cultivate action-oriented Contracts Management professionals who will lead effective change and promote innovation within BAE Systems.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Program Participation: Engage in a 36-month program comprising three 12-month rotations to gain diverse experience across different business areas, facilities, and managers.
• Lifecycle Engagement: Contribute to major DoD program lifecycle phases, including R&D, EMD, Production, Sustainment, and Commercial and Contract Operations during rotations.
• Advanced Education: Pursue a Master’s Degree or MBA with company tuition assistance, supplemented by in-house Contracts Management and Business Acumen training.
• Leadership Development: Cultivate personal leadership skills and style through various training, networking opportunities, leadership exposure, and mentorship provided by the program.
• Geographic Mobility: Fulfill a minimum of two different geographic locations across BAE Systems sites during rotations to broaden cultural and experiential exposure.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree with a business-related focus or liberal arts; this is an entry-level program.
• Experience: Internship/Co-op or project experience in a related field.
• Skills: Superior communication skills; strong leadership qualities; capacity and motivation for hard work; ability and willingness to relocate and work at various sites.
• Bonus: Achievement in non-academic pursuits such as athletics, clubs and organizations, special projects, military service, and prior work experience; ability to obtain a US Department of Defense security clearance.