Principal Contract Administrator

BAE Systems•Norfolk, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

BAE Systems is looking for an Estimator/Contracts Administrator with ship repair experience to administer large and complex contracts and programs. This position will act as a point of contact between the company and MARMC Negotiator, Contracting Officer, and Project personnel for estimating and contract/specifications interpretation and negotiation of change orders. This position will also monitor the contract's performance and submit reports and recommendations to management. Prior estimating and contract administration experience is preferred. As a Principal Contract Administrator you will; Prepare and submit contract-pricing actions, work item estimated costs, and other 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. Prepare estimates, maintain budgets, and monitor cost performance and billings for Programs as assigned. Provide functional expertise to Program Managers and Maintenance Teams providing financial and contract management to the Programs being supported. Develop detailed cost proposals and certifications over $750,000. Monitor job progress and labor, material, and subcontractor expenditures to determine trends and track the projected contract rates of the contract or program, to established goals. Initiate recommendations to management to improve performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of relevant experience or HS Diploma and 10 years of relevant working experience.
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
Experience briefing senior level management

Nice To Haves

Experience with the following types of Contracts: Firm-Fixed Price, Cost Reimbursement and Hybrid
Ship Repair Experience

Responsibilities

Prepare and submit contract-pricing actions, work item estimated costs, and other 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.
Prepare estimates, maintain budgets, and monitor cost performance and billings for Programs as assigned.
Provide functional expertise to Program Managers and Maintenance Teams providing financial and contract management to the Programs being supported.
Develop detailed cost proposals and certifications over $750,000.
Monitor job progress and labor, material, and subcontractor expenditures to determine trends and track the projected contract rates of the contract or program, to established goals.
Initiate recommendations to management to improve performance.