Principal Contracts Administrator

Job Description
Join us and develop your career and grow your skills in a high intensity, team-based environment with a winning culture that provides an opportunity to collaborate daily with a variety of departments and functional organizations. As a Principal Contract Administrator, you will work with customers to shape and close business opportunities aligned with internal objectives. Work products and interactions will be at multiple levels, from your program office team to executive leadership.

Job Description:

• Working understanding of the USG acquisition process, contracts function, commercial contracting methods, export requirements, FAR/DFAR and other regulations.
• Lead and support proposal activities including analyzing solicitations, preparing summaries, developing strategies and recommendations, preparing terms and conditions, reviewing proposals for accuracy and preparing the proposal documents for submittal to customer. Coordinate with other company functions and ensure appropriate reviews are scheduled and approved by management.

• Make recommendations on proposal and contract language. Ensure coordination and other functional inputs are reflected in terms of offer.

• Lead contract negotiations and collaborate with customers.

• Develops solutions to a variety of complex problems and brings forward to management for review/discussion.

• Perform all aspects of contract lifecycle processing with necessary accuracy of order entry data, and necessary focus on contract funding, scope changes, contract amendments, delivery, legal requirements, etc.

• Prepare various Non-Disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements, Memorandum of Understanding/Agreement, etc.

• Lead or support fact-finding and other audits.

• Act as primary point of contact between the company and the customer for all contractual matters.

• Gain specialized knowledge in areas such as Int'l contracting, commercial contracting, joint ventures, and intellectual property.

• Ensure proper interpretation of the contract(s).

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree and 6 years work or equivalent experience, or Master's Degree and 4 years work or equivalent experience.

• Strong computer skills for data entry, reports and other documents

• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing

• Sound interpersonal skills to engage in negotiations with others to achieve business objectives

• Make business decisions using sound judgement while complying with policies, procedures, and applicable federal laws and regulations

• Demonstrated ability to focus on closure and get results

• Security Clearance: must be able to obtain Secret Clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience working with Department of War Contractors and Government End-Customers
• International Contracting Experience with Foreign Military Sales and/or Direct Commercial Sales
• Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Commercial Acquisition experience, and working knowledge of Commercial Item Determinations (CIDs) and the process for Government approval.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $92180 - $156707

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.