Contract Administrator

Contract Management AssistantTo assist in the coordination and management of basic or routine proposals, contracts, and purchase orders under the direct supervision and guidance of a higher level Contract Administrator or Manager. In this entry level position it is expected that the individual will (1) learn the foundation of the basic contract management knowledge and skills required for success in the Contracting field and (2) progress to directly administering contracts and purchase orders.Required Education, Experience, & Skills Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience. Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills In addition to education requirements, the Essential Functions are:Exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of duties set forth in Section II above.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;Make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations;Develop/demonstrate research and presentation skills.Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $61527 - $104597 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 Electronic Systems 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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.