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What s it like working for a company that makes a national impact? Inspiring. As part of our contract team, the work you will do will help deliver best in class proposals and position BAE Systems as an industry leader. Whether it s an innovative proposal or a long-running core contract, you will be a key part of an innovative, and unique problem-solving team.

Our team is looking for an experienced Contract Administrator. You will have a variety of experiences of working with industry experts across the business and playing a vital role with our customers - all while growing your own career. Our generous benefits and compensation packages will help you secure the life you want while you help our teams advance the technologies that keep nations safe.

As a Principal Contract Administrator, you will:

• Maintain and demonstrate a working understanding of the US Government acquisition and procurement environment, the BAE Systems contracts function and relevant company policies and procedures, commercial and international contracting methods, export, and FAR/DFAR and other government regulations

• Independently lead and support proposal activities including; analysis of solicitations, preparing summaries and developing strategies and recommendations based on the analysis, participating in all proposal team meetings, preparing the terms, conditions and assumptions upon which the proposal may be submitted, reviewing the technical and pricing proposals for accuracy and consistency, and preparing the proposal documents for submittal to the customer

• Coordinate with other company functions as required to ensure appropriate reviews are conducted, scheduling required reviews, and obtaining required review and approval signatures prior to submittal of proposals or execution of contractual documents

• Research and make recommendations on proposal and contract language. Ensure that all necessary functions review recommendations and terms, with minimal direction and guidance needed from the contracts manager

• Lead contract negotiations and collaborate with customers in defining contracts under general guidance from the contracts manager

• Research and provide presentations on acquisition/contracting topics, strategies, and approaches of moderate complexity

• Perform all aspects of assigned contract or purchase order processing including; accuracy of order entry data, contract funding, scope changes, contract amendments, receipts and delivery schedules, legal requirements and other commitments

• Under the supervision of a contract manager analyze and prepare various agreements encountered in the business, such as Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA s), Teaming Agreements, Memorandum of Understanding/Agreement, Strategic Alliances, and others as the opportunity presents

• Lead or support fact-finding and other audit activities

• Participate in final stages of assigned contract by verifying completion of all commitments, and performing assigned activities associated with contract closeout

• Act as primary point of contact between the company and the customer for all contractual matters on assigned contracts and projects including auxiliary agreements such as Proprietary Information Agreements

• Draft, prepare, and execute certain internal and external correspondence on contractual matters with increasing levels of autonomy but under the supervision of a contracts manager, commensurate with experience and demonstrated competence

• Compile and maintain all required contractual records and documents in accordance with contract requirements and company policies and procedures

• Serve as the official repository for all contractual documentation and correspondence relative to assigned contracts

• Develop specialized knowledge in an area of contracting such as, but not limited to, international contracting, certain contract types, commercial contracting, joint ventures, strategic alliances and intellectual property

• May be required by supervisory personnel to prepare contract summaries to assure proper interpretation of the contract(s), perform cost or price analysis and resolution of moderately complex business issues on a special assignment basis

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor s degree and 8 years of relevant Contract Management experience or equivalent experience

• Knowledge of DoD contracting

• Knowledge of FAR/DFAR

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

• Exhibit sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating and negotiating with company personnel, customers and suppliers;

• Utilize computer skills to prepare appropriate reports and documents in Microsoft Office

• Make decisions using sound judgement while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations

• Develop/demonstrate research and presentation skills to senior leadership

• Ability to prioritize and multitask

• Excellent organizational and follow through skills

• Detail oriented

• Cost Type / Cost-Plus Contract experience

• Firm Fixed Price Contract experience

• Prime Contract experience

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• 9 or more years of related experience

• CFCM or CPCM certification from NCMA

• JD/MBA degree

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $113080 - $192280

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.

Senior Principal Contract Administrator

102276BR

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