Contract Administrator

Job Description Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.

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Develop your career and grow your skills in a high intensity, team-based environment with a winning culture that provides an opportunity to interact daily with multiple functions. As a Contract Administrator I, you will assist in the coordination and management of basic or routine proposals, contracts and purchase orders under the direct supervision and guidance of a higher level Contract Administrator or Manager. You will develop a working understanding of the US Government Acquisition and Procurement process, the BAE Systems Contracts function and relevant Company policies and procedures, FAR/DFAR, commercial contracting methods and other government regulations. In this role, you will act as the primary point of contact between the Company and the Customer for all contractual matters on assigned contracts. Under the specific guidance of the higher level Contract Administrator or Contracts Manager, you will negotiate routine contracts and changes commensurate with experience and demonstrated competence.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop a working understanding of the US Government Acquisition and Procurement process, the BAE Systems Contracts function and relevant company policies and procedures, commercial contracting methods, FAR/DFARS, export and other government regulations.
• Research contract language and seek guidance on complex terms and conditions from higher level Contract Administrators or Contract Management.
• Assist upper-level Contract Administrators in negotiations and other activities such as fact-finding and support of data calls that are required.
• Act as a point of contact between the Company and the Customer for all contractual matters on assigned contracts. Negotiate routine contracts and changes commensurate with experience and demonstrated competence under the specific guidance of the higher-level Contracts Administrator or Contracts Manager.
• Coordinate with other company functions as required to ensure appropriate reviews are conducted, scheduling required reviews, and obtaining required review and approval signatures prior to submittal of proposals or execution of contractual documents.
• Administer all aspects of assigned contract processing including, but not limited to, accuracy of order entry data, contract funding, scope changes, contract amendments, receipts and delivery schedules, legal requirements and other commitments.
• Compile and maintain all required contractual records and documents in accordance with contract requirements and Company policies and procedures. Serve as the official repository for all contractual documentation and correspondence relative ta assigned contracts.
• Participate in final stages of assigned contract by (1) verifying completion of all commitments, and (2) performing assigned activities associated with Contract Closeout.
• Performs other duties as required.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of duties;
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• Exhibit sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating and negotiating with company personnel and customers;
• Utilize computer skills to prepare appropriate reports and documents;
• Make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations;
• Develop/demonstrate research and presentation skills;
• Ability to multitask and work under frequent deadlines;
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• 2 years of relevant Contract or equivalent experience
• Ability to read Contractual documents, experience with US Government Acquisition and Procurement process, the BAE Systems Contracts function and relevant company policies and procedures, commercial contracting methods, FAR/DFARS, export and other government regulations.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $55295 - $94001

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee 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.
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.