Senior Contracts Administrator

Job Description

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED

As a Senior Contracts Administrator within the National Space contracts department reporting to the Business Unit Manager, Contracts, you will manage Contracts and mentor department personnel as assigned.

The Finance Strategic Capabilities Unit delivers the expertise and business acumen to increase value across the enterprise by providing actionable information with recommendations and opportunities to drive sustainable business growth.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and Manage assigned program Contract actions.

• Operate as a Subject Matter Expert in all aspects of Contract Management and engage, collaborate as needed with related functions to achieve Company and Customer objectives.

• Work covers not only the full spectrum of contract life-cycle responsibilities, from new business to closeout but will lead non-standard actions e.g., Contract Novation actions and Bid Protests.

• Draft non-routine contractual instruments.

• Excellent knowledge of corporate policies and procedures or corporate governance principles coupled with ability to identify required improvement to established policies.

• Expert knowledge of contracting concepts, Uniform Commercial Code, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), applicable public contract acquisition law and regulations (FAR / DFARS / NFS).

• Provide contract negotiation and administration on the complex and/or critical programs encompassing all phases of the contract life cycle (pre-proposal - contract close out).

• Responsible for collaborating with other employees in the department, cross functionally and on programs, and for establishing effective relationships with key customers.

• Assist the Business Unit Manager, Contracts, as well as the Organization Director in reviewing contracts and related documents to assess risk to the company and recommend mitigation approaches and ensure compliance with various federal regulations and internal policy.

• Utilize high degree of critical thinking, independent and creative judgment and sound business judgement with outcomes in alignment highest-level goals and objectives of the corporation.

• Activities may require development of new contract policies and processes or assessment of required deviations from established norm.

• Demonstrate technical and relationship proficiency with multiple Customers, Products and Services.

• Project confidence and demonstrate positive influence with Customers, deliver results and outcomes to the benefit of the Company.

• Effectively represent the Contracts function to Enterprise-wide Working Groups.

• Conduct contractual presentations for internal and external management and ensure contract information on programs is accurately entered into appropriate internal business applications.

• Advise and consult to resolve business/contractual problems with program management, internal organizations, or customer representatives including non-standard issues (e.g., Disputes / Bid Protest/ Property / Security/ Subcontracting).

• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.

• Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• BS/BA in a related field plus 8 or more years related experience.

• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.

• Government and Commercial (domestic and international desirable) contracts experience.

• Experienced with multiple Government contract Types (cost reimbursable, award fee, incentive fee, and Firm Fixed Price contracts).

• Experience in developing and implementing negotiation strategies.

• Analytical thinking, risk analysis and problem-solving skills.

• Leader with solid conflict resolution skills in a changing environment.

• Ability to prioritize and handle several tasks simultaneously.

• Solid communications skills, computer fluency, agile and effective negotiator with clear oral and written explanations required.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Excel and Word applications.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience in Federal government contracts related work preferred.

• A current, active TS/SCI security clearance preferred.

• CPCM certification preferred.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $94500 - $127750

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.

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