Senior Contract Administrator

BAE Systems • Phoenix, AZ

1d • $73,778 - $125,422 • Hybrid

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Contract Administrator to join its organization.
The hybrid position based at BAE Systems Combat Mission Systems (CMS) in Phoenix, AZ will support execution of the contract management role & responsibilities across the business portfolio.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 4+ years relevant experience OR equivalent education/experience
• Highly developed critical thinking and communication skills with ability to influence and shape favorable business outcomes.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and team-building 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).
• Fixed Price Contract experience
• Functional knowledge of FAR/DFARS 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

• Experience working with large US Government, domestic and international customers
• Certification in contract management
• Master's Degree/MBA/JD

Responsibilities

• Support Contracts personnel within a Business Area(s). The position may require leading complex contracting assignments or specializing in one or more areas of contracting.
• Develop and maintain professional and dependable relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Act as a lead in bid/proposal efforts, and the negotiation and management of contracts to assure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Maintains an in-depth knowledge and working understanding of the U.S. Government Acquisition and Procurement environment, BAE Systems and functional Contracts Department policies and procedures, commercial and international contracting methods, export, FAR/DFARS and other government regulations.
• Provides analysis of solicitations, assure that bid/proposals are prepared and presented in a manner so as to afford the Company the greatest opportunity to obtain the contract award while minimizing associated liabilities and risk.
• Establishes and manages negotiation strategies and financial requirements, perform business risk assessment and recommend mitigation plans, conduct negotiation of contracts requiring a high degree of negotiation expertise, execute proposals and contracts to the threshold delegated.
• Prepares contract summaries, and provide management with complete, current and accurate data by reporting progress on contract activity, together with recommendations for management action/decision.
• Fosters and maintains sound and reliable relationships with counterparts in customer organizations.
• Demonstrates specialized knowledge in an area of contracting such as, but not limited to international contracting, certain contracts types, commercial contracting, strategic alliances and intellectual property.
• Works with Program personnel and other Company functions as required on tasks which routinely impact quality, timeliness of results, planning and revenues or budget.
• Interfaces regularly providing advice and counsel on contractual and business matters to senior management at the assigned Business Area.
• Frequently has outside contact with Customers at higher levels or with persons of influence. Must be a skilled communicator who influences and shapes the image of a complex Business arrangement.

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