Contracts Leadership Development Program

Job Description
How does it feel to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering. We believe your career should always be growing. And that’s exactly what it will do at BAE Systems as part of our Leadership Development Program (LDP). The LDP is designed to accelerate the development and career of highly-motivated early career professionals, or existing BAE Systems employees who’ve just started their own professional journey, who aspire to achieve their leadership potential. This is accomplished through challenging and rewarding rotational assignments, technical and leadership training, advanced education, leadership opportunities and exposure, and mentorship. You’ll hit the ground running with a company truly committed to your growth as you enjoy a special camaraderie on a team dedicated to protecting what really matters.

BAE Systems is actively recruiting for our Contracts Leadership Development Program (CLDP).
Our mission is to cultivate professionals within the Contracts Management organization who are 'action oriented', will lead effective change, and promote innovation within BAE Systems. The program is 36 month, entry-level, career launch program designed to build a strong business skills foundation for a successful career in Contracts.

As a CLDP participant, you will gain:
Experience: CLDP is a 36-month program, consisting of three, 12-month rotations through each of our business areas (Combat Mission Systems, Ship Repair & Ordnance Systems). It is designed to provide a diverse set of experiences through challenging rotational assignments, contracts management training programs, advanced education, leadership development, and mentorship. Rotations correlate with major DoD program lifecycle phases, including Research & Development, Engineering Manufacturing and Design, Production and Sustainment. Each rotation will expose a Participant to a different business area, facility, and manager, to the extent practicable.

Job Rotation Travel: The first rotation will take place in our Combat Mission Systems business area and be based out of one of their major locations (Sterling Heights, MI, York, PA, Louisville, KY, Minneapolis, MN). As part of ensuring diversity in experience and cultures across our BAE Systems sites, we are requiring a minimum of two (2) different geographic locations during your 3 rotations. This mobility is defined as moving away from your first rotational site in Combat Mission Systems, which will count towards one (1) geographic location. Remote based roles will not count towards this mobility requirement. Based on business needs, we may have opportunities for a rotation to:

• Ship Repair
  • • San Diego, CA
    • Jacksonville, FL
    • Norfolk, VA
• Ordnance Systems:
  • • Radford, VA
    • Kingsport, TN
• Other BAE Systems sites as they become available

Educational Advancement: BAE Systems offers enhanced tuition assistance for participants to help with graduate school tuition, books and application fees in support of one of the major components of the program, obtaining a master’s degree within Contracts Management. Members of the program also complete in-house training that focuses on Contracts Management and Business Acumen at BAE Systems.

Personal Growth: The program seeks to facilitate the growth of an individual's leadership skills and style through the various training, mentoring and networking opportunities.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree with a business-related focus or liberal arts
• Achievement in non-academic pursuits such as athletics, clubs and organizations, special projects, military service, and prior work experience
• Highly developed critical thinking skills, strong interpersonal and teamwork skillsets, and superior communications skills
• Internship/Co-op or project experience in related field
• Strong leadership qualities and experience
• Capacity and motivation for hard work
• Ability and willingness to relocate and work at various BAE Systems' sites
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a US Department of Defense security clearance if required
• Rotations will start June 2025

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $55295 - $94001

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.


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.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

Salary : $55,295 - $94,001