Contracts Leadership Development Program (CLDP)
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Nashua
Posted on: June 1, 2025
Job Description:
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 recent college graduates, 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. 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
R&D, EMD, Production and Sustainment, as well as Commercial and
Contract Operations options. 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 New Hampshire or Massachusetts. 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 New Hampshire/
Massachusetts, 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:
San Diego, CAAustin, TXWayne,
NJEndicott, NYFort Wayne, INManassas, VAOther BAE Systems sites as
they become availableEducational Advancement: BAE Systems offers
tuition assistance for graduate school tuition, books and
application fees in support of one of the major components of the
program, obtaining a Master's Degree or MBA. 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 and
networking opportunities. History of Excellence: BAE Systems is
committed to the development of program participants by providing
mentoring, robust and challenging rotational assignments, and
graduate school tuition assistance. This focus on professional
development pays long-term dividends for both the participants and
the company.Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor's degree with a business related focus or liberal
arts.
- Strong leadership qualities
- 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
- Rotations will start June 2025Preferred Education, Experience,
& Skills
- Superior communication skills
- Achievement in non-academic pursuits such as athletics, clubs
and organizations, special projects, military service, and prior
work experience
- Internship/Co-op or project experience in related fieldPay
InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $53680 - $91300Please 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 Electronic Systems 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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global
innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial
electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what
is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees
opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities
can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far
reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented
Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the
industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities
we serve.
Keywords: Disability Solutions, Somerville , Contracts Leadership Development Program (CLDP), Other , Nashua, Massachusetts
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