Senior Contract Administrator

Job Description

• BASIC FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

To administer moderately complex contracts and monitor cost control using established procedures in order to develop and fulfill the Company's contractual requirements.

• PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Duties and responsibilities which occupy a major portion of time and importance in the job. Incumbent(s) perform one or more of the following duties.)Administers moderately complex contracts. Reviews performance in contracts to assure compliance with terms of contracts. Negotiates with customer to resolve problems of contractual obligations and what actions should be taken to assure compliance. Evaluates contract performance to determine necessity for amendments or extensions.Negotiates contracts and amendments with customer or bidder and interfaces with Company management to develop or review contracts for furnishing services, supplies, equipment or other material to the customer.Prepares and analyzes moderately complex price proposals, financial reports and other data to determine reasonableness of prices, solicitations, terms and conditions. Prepares cost proposals for changes, extensions, renewed options and similar features on existing contracts. Signs offer as person authorized to bind the offeror.Performs subcontract agreement coordination function to ensure the back-up data for compliance with government or customer regulations is obtained for files.Monitors program deliverables. Prepares and maintains cost projections and schedules of deliverables.Prepares general correspondence such as letters of request for no-cost extensions, rent free use of government property, submission of revised proposals, and the like.Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Performs contract negotiation, analysis, and administration, proposal preparation, and customer contact related to contract acquisition and fulfillment.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

At least 3 years of contracts experience in the area of Federal Government contracting

--Working knowledge of FAR/DFAR, Export and other government regulations and the ability to execute and interpret these regulations within contracts

--Good verbal and written communication skills

--Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

--Working knowledge of all contract types

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $71600 - $121700

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 Intelligence & Security

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.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.