Principal Contracts Administrator
About the role
In Countermeasures and Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) we provide next-generation threat detection and countermeasure solutions to enhance mission survivability. The Principal Contract Administrator in Hudson, NH supports contracting activities within the Survivability and Mission Systems (SMS) and Modular Attack RF Solutions (MARS) portfolios under the Electronic Attack Solutions (EAS) Product Line. The selected candidate will support a survivability development program and new pursuits under electromagnetic battle management efforts with a variety of customers, programs, and contracting vehicles to shape and close business opportunities.
BAE Systems’ Contracts organization is the trusted business partner managing customer relationships, negotiating deals, creating innovative solutions, and providing regulatory knowledge. We are committed to employee growth and development, encouraging employees to build growth-oriented careers through special projects, mentoring programs, networking events, and rotations into different contractual roles with increasing responsibility, including opportunities for promotion and relocation within the U.S. and overseas.
This role involves a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely, and requires a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work at a Secret or TS/SCI clearance level.
Responsibilities
- Own the day-to-day contractual relationship with customers.
- Maintain official contractual records for all assigned proposals, contracts, and agreements.
- Develop solutions to complex problems requiring ingenuity and innovation, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
- Apply extensive expertise, including full knowledge of related disciplines.
- Support complex assignments requiring independent action and a high degree of initiative.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and 6 years of related contracts experience or equivalent experience in DOD contracting.
- Strong team player with the ability to work collaboratively with program management and other functional disciplines.
- Sound interpersonal skills for interfacing, coordinating, and negotiating with company personnel, leadership, customers, and suppliers.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
- Computer skills to maintain contract records, conduct research, and deliver presentations.
- Current U.S. DoD SECRET level clearance, with the potential to upgrade to Top Secret/SCI.
- Strong hands-on knowledge of, and experience with, FAR and DFAR and export regulations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field.
- Experience with large, complex, concurrent EMD and LRIP programs.
- Experience with large, complex RFPs and proposal development at BAE Systems.
- Experience managing various USG and prime contract customers.
- Comfortability presenting to upper management.
- Ability to support both onsite and remote work.
- Active SECRET Security clearance and ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
Pay
Full-Time Salary Range: $101,398 – $172,377. Individual salaries are determined by factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, internal equity, and candidate qualifications such as skills, education, and experience.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Health savings accounts.
- 401(k) savings plan.
- Disability coverage and life and accident insurance.
- Employee assistance program and legal plan.
- Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and other leave programs including paid parental, military, bereavement, and applicable federal and state sick leave.
- Company recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards.
- Other incentives may be available based on position level and job specifics.