Principal Contracts Administrator

BAE Systems•Hudson, NH

5d•$101,398 - $172,377•Hybrid

About The Position

The Principal Contracts Administrator supports contracting activities for the Survivability and Mission Systems (SMS) and Modular Attack RF Solutions (MARS) portfolios within the Electronic Attack Solutions Product Line in the Countermeasures and Electromagnetic Attack Solutions Business Area. The role supports a survivability development program and new electromagnetic battle management pursuits, working with varied customers, programs, and contracting vehicles to shape and close business opportunities. It involves building dependable professional relationships with internal and external customers and leading complex contracting assignments. The Contracts organization manages customer relationships, negotiates deals, develops solutions, and provides regulatory knowledge. BAE Systems describes opportunities for employee development through challenging assignments, special projects, mentoring, networking, and rotation into contractual roles with increasing responsibility, including potential promotion and relocation opportunities. This hybrid position is based in Hudson, New Hampshire, and combines collaborative, in-person work with independent work. The posted full-time salary range is $101,398–$172,377.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 6 years of related contracts experience, or equivalent experience in Department of Defense contracting.
Strong team orientation 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 for maintaining contract records in business systems, along with research and presentation skills.
Strong hands-on knowledge of and experience with FAR, DFARS, and export regulations.

Nice To Haves

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 U.S. Government and prime contract customers.
Comfort presenting to upper management.
Ability to support work both onsite and remotely.
Active SECRET security clearance and ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

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