Senior Contract Administrator

BAE Systems Plc • York, PA

57d • $73,778 - $125,422

About The Position

Join the dynamic BAE Systems Combat Missions Systems (CMS) Contracts team and be apart of a world class contracting team to support the Bradley Fighting Vehicle. This multi-billion dollar program is a vital technology enhancement program to maintain the combat capability of the Army's Armored Brigade Combat Team (ABCT). The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the managment of our production contracts working with a diverse cross functional team.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree and 4+ years relevant experience or equivalent education/experience
• Proven business negotiator while exercising sound business judgement with experience engaging at high organizational levels or with persons of influence both internally and externally.
• Highly developed critical thinking and communication skills with ability to influence and shape favorable business outcomes.
• Excellent communication, presentation, team-building and leadership skills, with the ability to perform in a complex cross-functional business environment.
• Excellent writing skills is a must, with the ability to write clear and concise reports, business correspondence, and policies/procedures.
• Ability to effect and manage change (both organizational and contractual).
• Expert knowledge of FAR/DFAR regulations
• Experience with complex contracts and proposal preparation and execution
• Ability to interact professionally and effectively at all levels of the organization
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, solicitations/RFPs, or governmental regulations.
• Strong business acumen and experienced in risk management.

Nice To Haves

• Large, complex proposal development and negotiation experience
• Cost Plus Fixed Fee Contract & Firm Fixed Price experience
• Experience in vehicle manufacturing
• Certification as CFCM or CPCM (NCMA) or CCM (IACCM)
• Master's Degree/MBA/JD
• Major defense article acquisition and production contracting experience

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team of contracts professionals and implement strategies to advance critical business objectives.
• Provide guidance to develop overarching negotiation strategies and objectives, and takes action necessary to resolve any impasses between BAE Systems and its customers.
• Develop solutions to complex contracting and business issues, which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation.
• Ensure solutions are consistent with organization strategic and operational objectives.
• Provide guidance, training, and leadership to support cross-functional business team members.
• Lead discussions and/or briefings with various leadership and other key personnel, participate in complex negotiations, and develop contract management strategies to mitigate risk.
• Ensure efficient and effective flow of information among contracting team, leadership team, cross-functional teams, and/or customer(s) as needed.
• Provide direction to team members to address and influence major contractual and business issues encountered in the proposal and execution of contracts of all types and complexity.
• Train, motivate and assist cross functional team members to practice effective scope control strategies to enable early identification of constructive changes that may provide BAE Systems opportunities for equitable adjustments.
• Interface with key government contracting and procurement officials as required and/or needed.
• Undertake special assignments as required and perform others duties as assigned.
• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with safety objectives and policies.

Benefits

• At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees