Contract Admin Prin

BAE Systems • Norfolk, VA

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About The Position

BAE Systems is looking for a Contracts Administrator to administer large and complex contracts, programs and proposal efforts. This position will act as a point of contact between the company and MARMC Negotiator, Contracting Officer, and Project personnel for proposal preparation, interpretation of contracts/specifications and negotiation of change orders. This position will also monitor the contract's performance and submit reports and recommendations to management. As a Principal Contract Administrator you will; repare and submit required reports and correspondence. Maintain daily dialogue with company and customer activities to address and resolve contract matters.
· Review, administer and negotiate change orders with customers.
· Provide functional expertise to Program Managers and Maintenance Teams in support of assigned programs.
· Administer and submit cost proposals.
· Initiate recommendations to management to minimize contractual risk and maximize program performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of relevant contracts experience or HS Diploma and 10 years of equivalent experience in DOD contracting.
• Cradle to grave contracting experience.
• Extensive working knowledge of FAR/DFAR.
• Critical attention to detail with financial acumen.
• Experience with various contract structures, various terms & conditions and proposal preparation and execution.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to make decisions using sound judgement 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the following types of Contracts: Firm-Fixed Price, Cost Reimbursement and Hybrid
• Experience with large, complex RFPs and proposal development
• Defense Industry experience managing USG and prime contract customers
• Ship Repair Experience

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit required reports and correspondence.
• Maintain daily dialogue with company and customer activities to address and resolve contract matters.
• Review, administer and negotiate change orders with customers.
• Provide functional expertise to Program Managers and Maintenance Teams in support of assigned programs.
• Administer and submit cost proposals.
• Initiate recommendations to management to minimize contractual risk and maximize program performance.

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• health savings accounts
• a 401(k) savings plan
• disability coverage
• life and accident insurance
• employee assistance program
• legal plan
• discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• paid parental leave
• paid military leave
• paid bereavement leave
• any applicable federal and state sick leave
• company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal