Principal Subcontract Administrator

Job Description
Join a dynamic Subcontracts team supporting the CEMA business area and Compass Call program, where you will play a key role in executing complex, mission-critical subcontracting activities. As a Principal Subcontract Administrator, you will partner closely with Program Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, Contracts, Finance, Quality, and other cross-functional stakeholders to develop and execute subcontract strategies that support program objectives, schedule, cost, and performance.

In this role, you will independently manage complex subcontracts throughout the full procurement lifecycle, including requirements development, solicitation and proposal evaluation, source selection, negotiation, award, administration, change management, and closeout. You will prepare and issue Requests for Proposal (RFPs), analyze supplier proposals, develop negotiation strategies, conduct negotiations, document price and cost analysis as applicable, and execute subcontract awards and modifications within established authority.

You will be responsible for monitoring subcontractor performance against contractual requirements, identifying and mitigating cost, schedule, technical, and supply-chain risks, and proactively resolving issues that may impact program execution. You will work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure subcontract requirements, terms and conditions, applicable FAR/DFARS clauses, and other contractual obligations are appropriately addressed.

The Principal Subcontract Administrator will also support proposal activities, subcontract planning, supplier assessments, make/buy and sourcing strategies, and program reviews. As a senior member of the team, you will be expected to exercise sound business judgment, operate with a high degree of independence, provide guidance and mentorship to less-experienced subcontract professionals, and contribute to continuous improvement and procurement compliance initiatives.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelors degree and 6 years of relevant professional experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience administering complex subcontracts, purchase orders, or supplier agreements throughout the procurement lifecycle.
• Experience developing and issuing RFPs/RFQs, evaluating supplier proposals, conducting negotiations, and preparing subcontract awards and modifications.
• Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS requirements and their application within a U.S. Government contracting environment.
• Experience performing and documenting price analysis and/or cost analysis and developing negotiation strategies.
• Ability to interpret contractual requirements, statements of work, specifications, terms and conditions, and applicable subcontract flow-down requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and manage supplier cost, schedule, contractual, and performance risks.
• Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with Program Management, Engineering, Contracts, Finance, Quality, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex subcontract actions in a fast-paced program environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience supporting Department of Defense programs and/or complex defense electronics programs.
• Experience managing high-dollar, complex, or technically challenging subcontracts.
• Experience supporting development, production, sustainment, and/or engineering subcontract activities.
• Experience supporting competitive and sole-source procurements, including development of negotiation strategies and price/cost analysis documentation.
• Familiarity with CPSR-compliant procurement practices and subcontract file documentation requirements.
• Experience with ERP/procurement systems such as Oracle or similar supply-chain management systems.
• Experience supporting proposals, fact-finding, supplier negotiations, program reviews, and subcontractor performance management.
• Knowledge of government property, export-control, cybersecurity/CMMC, DPAS, and other requirements applicable to defense subcontracting.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor or provide functional guidance to other subcontract professionals.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with internal program teams and suppliers while driving timely resolution of complex subcontracting issues.
• Active U.S. Government security clearance, or ability to obtain and maintain the level of clearance required for the position.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $101398 - $172377

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, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.