Contracts Administrator Senior Principal

BAE Systems Plc•Broomfield, CO

53d•$116,419 - $197,912•Onsite

About The Position

The Military Space Strategic Business Unit delivers innovative space systems that drive mission success and provide resilient and persistent mission-level solutions to deter threats and counter emerging capabilities for the Department of Defense. What You'll Do: Serve as a Contract Manager and manage a variety of FFP, CP, OTA, T&M, CRADA, IDIQ contracts. Work collaboratively with all levels of program and functional personnel and executive leadership to ensure compliance with all contractual requirements. Assume a contributing role in proposal development of new and follow-on business and contract change order proposals. Evaluate, identify risks, negotiate terms and conditions to mitigate business risk. At times this will be most of the workload. Develop and maintain professional and effective relationships with program team and customer personnel for the advancement of long-term business opportunities. Working knowledge of FAR/DFAR with advanced knowledge preferred. Maintain auditable Contract files. Support audits with Internal / External and Government Audit Agencies. Negotiate favorable business terms to affect shareholder value including payments, delivery and liability. Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule. Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment. Perform other duties as necessary. On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Requirements

BS/BA in a related field plus 8 or more years of related experience.
Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
A demonstrated background of legal, business, regulatory, and programmatic aspects of federal government prime and subcontract management.
Broad experience in working with customer RFPs to include: terms/conditions, Reps & Certs, negotiation strategies, Price Negotiation Memorandums, and negotiations, including the Truth In Negotiation Act (TINA).
A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.

Nice To Haves

TS/SCI security clearance.
Experience with major aerospace primes/subs.

Responsibilities

Serve as a Contract Manager and manage a variety of FFP, CP, OTA, T&M, CRADA, IDIQ contracts.
Work collaboratively with all levels of program and functional personnel and executive leadership to ensure compliance with all contractual requirements.
Assume a contributing role in proposal development of new and follow-on business and contract change order proposals. Evaluate, identify risks, negotiate terms and conditions to mitigate business risk. At times this will be most of the workload.
Develop and maintain professional and effective relationships with program team and customer personnel for the advancement of long-term business opportunities.
Working knowledge of FAR/DFAR with advanced knowledge preferred.
Maintain auditable Contract files. Support audits with Internal / External and Government Audit Agencies.
Negotiate favorable business terms to affect shareholder value including payments, delivery and liability.
Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
Perform other duties as necessary.

Benefits

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