Contract Admin Sr

BAE Systems•California, MD

3d•$82,779 - $140,723

About The Position

The Senior Contracts Administrator serves as a lead business partner, managing complex customer relationships and providing high-level regulatory expertise to internal and external stakeholders. The role leads moderately complex to complex proposals, negotiations, and contract administration, with a focus on GSA/GWAC and other strategic vehicles. It operates with minimal supervision, provides leadership in contracting strategy, and mentors junior Contract Administrators. The position interfaces extensively with the Contracts Manager, Business Winning, Program Management Office, and Finance to meet business objectives while mitigating risk. The role leads maintenance and updates of GSA/GWAC/IDIQ contract vehicles; supports proposal activities from solicitation analysis and strategy development through preparation of terms, conditions, and assumptions; ensures contractual deliverables are accurate and timely; and drafts and negotiates complex contracts and agreements. It also provides research and presentations on acquisition strategies and contracting approaches. The position requires an in-depth understanding of the US Government Acquisition environment, FAR/DFARS, export regulations, and company policies. It conducts business risk analyses, recommends and develops risk-mitigating contract language, reviews proposal and contract language, coordinates required functional reviews, and implements the Route to Contract process from Phase 0 to 2A in alignment with Life Cycle Management. The Senior Contracts Administrator acts as the primary customer interface for complex proposals and contractual matters, builds relationships with senior stakeholders, assesses financial and business risks, applies financial performance metrics to support cash flow and profit, and aligns contractual decisions with business strategy. Additional duties include mentoring lower-level Contract Administrators, supporting fact-finding and audits, negotiating auxiliary agreements, and contributing to new business methods and contracting concepts.

Requirements

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of work experience, or equivalent experience.
Ability to exercise significant discretion and independent judgment.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and other Agency Regulations.
Advanced oral and written communication skills for interfacing with senior management and external customers.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams through the proposal and negotiation process.
Proven research and presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in a business-related field, such as Finance or Accounting.
Extensive experience in Government Contracting and familiarity with GSA Schedules/GWACs.
NCMA Certification or completion of a Master’s Certificate Program.
Experience supporting complex proposals and administering high-value contracts.

Responsibilities

Lead maintenance and updates of GSA/GWAC/IDIQ contract vehicles.
Lead and support proposal activities, including solicitation analysis, developing strategies and recommendations, and preparing terms, conditions, and assumptions.
Ensure contractual deliverables are accurately completed and submitted on schedule.
Draft and negotiate complex contracts and agreements.
Research and present acquisition strategies and contracting approaches.
Maintain knowledge of the US Government Acquisition environment, FAR/DFARS, export regulations, and company policies.
Conduct business risk analyses for proposals and contracts and craft contract language to mitigate identified risks.
Review proposal and contract language, recommend changes, and ensure necessary functional reviews are completed.
Coordinate and implement the Route to Contract process (Phase 0 to 2A) in alignment with Life Cycle Management.
Serve as the primary customer interface for complex proposals and contractual matters.
Build and maintain dependable relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders.
Analyze proposal financial and business risks and apply financial performance metrics to drive cash flow and profit.
Align contractual decisions with business strategy and leadership objectives.
Guide, advise, and mentor lower-level Contract Administrators (GG8/GG9).
Lead or support fact-finding and audit activities.
Manage drafting and negotiation of auxiliary agreements, including NDAs, Teaming Agreements, and Memorandums of Understanding.
Contribute to developing and implementing new business methods and contracting concepts.