Principal Contract Administrator - Hybrid

About the role

The open Principal Contract Administrator position in Merrimack, NH supports contracting activities within the F-22 Raptor Sustainment portfolio under the Advanced Electronic Warfare Solutions (AEWS) Product Line in the Electronic Combat Systems (ECS) Business Area. The selected candidate will support Electronic Warfare sustainment with a variety of customers and programs to shape and close business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day contractual relationship with our customers.
• Keep and maintain official contractual records for all assigned proposals, contracts, and agreements.
• Develop solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation.
• Ensures solutions are consistent with organization objectives.
• Apply extensive expertise, including full knowledge of other related disciplines.
• Support complex assignments requiring independent action and a high degree of initiative.

Requirements

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree and 6 years of related contracts experience or equivalent experience in DOD contracting.
• Strong team players who enjoy working with program management and other functional disciplines in a supportive and complementary manner.
• Sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating and negotiating with company personnel, leadership, customers, and suppliers.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• Computer skills to maintain contract records within our business systems as well as demonstrated research and presentation skills.
• Eligible for a US DoD SECRET level clearance.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of, and experience with, FAR and DFAR and export regulations.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field.
• Experience with the large, complex RFPs and proposal development at BAE Systems.
• Experience managing various USG and prime contract customers.
• Active SECRET Security clearance desired, but not required.

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.