Contracts Administrator Principal - Manchester, NH

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network • Manchester, NH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Principal Contract Administrator supports contracting activities within the F-35 Development portfolio under the F-35 Solutions Product Line in the Electronic Combat Systems Business Area. The role supports Electronic Warfare development across a variety of customers and programs, helping shape and close business opportunities. The Contracts organization manages customer relationships, negotiates deals, develops solutions, and provides regulatory knowledge to internal and external customers. The position is full-time and performed onsite at a BAE Systems facility in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of related contracts experience, or equivalent experience in Department of Defense contracting.
• Strong teamwork and ability to work with program management and other functional disciplines.
• Interpersonal skills for 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 sound decisions while complying with policies, procedures, principles, and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• Computer skills to maintain contract records in business systems, along with research and presentation skills.
• Eligibility for a U.S. Department of Defense SECRET clearance and special access program clearances.
• Hands-on knowledge of and experience with FAR, DFAR, and export regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with large, complex RFPs and proposal development at BAE Systems.
• Experience managing various U.S. Government and prime contract customers.
• Active DoD SECRET clearance and possession of, or eligibility for, a Special Access Program clearance.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

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