Principal Contract Administrator

Job Description

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:

• Review complex solicitations and prepares specialized and/or non-routine response for proposals, bids, and contract modifications. Also may prepare complex requests for proposals.
• Analyze significant, and/or unique contract requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, and corporate policies and business unit procedure.
• Provides contractual guidance to business team members for appropriate Statement of Work.
• Manages contract change control process.
• Works with Contracts Manager to develop negotiation strategy and participates on negotiation team on contractual actions.
• Develops negotiation strategy and leads negotiation team on complex contractual issues.
• Analyzes new law, regulation and contract trends for potential impact on business unit goals and objectives.
• Functions as domain expert on selected areas and issues.
• Provides authoritative guidance to internal business teams on corporate goals and objectives relating to contract activity.
• Focal point for all communication with law, finance and business team disciplines for resolution of contract issues and disputes.
• Assists in identification, development and implementation of new contract policy and processes.
• Have a general understanding of the business case and an appreciation of financial/analytical issues and profit and loss implications.
• May mentor and train less experienced professionals.
• May participate in development of less complex business alliances and partnering agreements.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree and 6 years of relevant Contract Management experience or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of DoD contracting
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS
• 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- 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.
• 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

• 7 or more years of related experience

• CFCM or CPCM certification from NCMA.

• JD/MBA degree.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $96470 - $164010

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.

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.