Contract Administrator II (Hybrid)

About the role

F-35 Sustainment supports the worldwide deployment of the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter, the U.S. Department of Defense’s largest single acquisition program. This Contract Administrator II position in Nashua, NH supports contracting activities within the F-35 Life Cycle Operations (LCO) EW product area and helps shape, grow, and execute our Production contracts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an in-depth knowledge and working understanding of the US Government Acquisition and Procurement environment, the BAE Systems Contracts function and relevant company policies and procedures, commercial contracting methods, FAR/DFAR, export and other government regulations.
• Independently lead and support proposal activities including, but not limited to analysis of solicitations, preparing summaries and developing strategies and recommendations based on the analysis, with attention to the financial and business risk of the proposed effort, participating in all proposal team meetings, preparing the terms, conditions and assumptions upon which the proposal may be submitted, reviewing the technical and pricing proposals for accuracy and consistency, conducting overall business risk analysis and preparing the proposal documents for submittal to the Customer.
• Research and make recommendations on proposal and contract language. Ensure that all necessary functions review recommendations and terms, with minimal direction and guidance needed from the Contracts Manager.
• Lead contract negotiations and collaborate with customers in definitizing and completing the contract under general guidance from Contracts leadership.
• Advise management of contractual rights and obligations, risk mitigation alternatives and business strategy.
• Perform all aspects of assigned contract or purchase order processing including, but not limited to, accuracy of order entry data, contract funding, scope changes, contract amendments, receipts and delivery schedules, legal requirements and other commitments.
• Lead or support fact-finding and other audit activities.
• Participate in final stages of assigned contract by (1) verifying completion of all commitments, and (2) performing assigned activities associated with contract closeout.
• Compile and maintain all required contractual records and documents in accordance with contract requirements and Company policies and procedures.
• Primary point of contact between the Company and the Customer for all contractual matters on assigned contracts and projects including auxiliary agreements such as Proprietary Information Agreements and other business agreements.
• Support Program managers, Product Line Directors, and Business Area leads and provide contracts advice and counsel to LOB and Company management at all levels as required.
• Develop specialized contracting knowledge in areas such as International Business, Offset and Teaming Agreements.
• Regularly contribute to the development and implementation of new business methods, processes and contracting concepts in order to achieve business unit and Contracts Department goals and objectives. May participate as an assessor in the Phase Review Process.
• May be required by supervisory personnel to prepare contract summaries to assure proper interpretation of the contracts(s), perform cost or price analysis and resolution of complex business issues on a special assignment basis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 2 years work experience or equivalent
• Solid interpersonal skills to engage in negotiations with others to achieve business objectives
• Demonstrated ability to focus on closure and get results
• Strong communication skills - both written and verbal
• Prioritizes work and manages time effectively
• Ability to obtain US Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with agreements other than contracts (ex. NDAs, bailment agreements)
• FAR/DFAR knowledge

Benefits

Full-Time Salary Range: $67406 - $114590
Employee Benefits: 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.