Principal Contracts Administrator - International

Job Description BAE Systems, one of the world's leading defense contractors and a Fortune 500 Company, is looking to add a Principal Contracts Administrator within the Naval Guns International Product line to help implement industry-leading contracting practices in support of our growing business to be located in either Minneapolis, MN, Louisville. KY or Sterling Heights, MI.

This position will coordinate and manage complex international and commercial proposals, contracts and contract modifications. Candidates will apply and expand on knowledge, skills and experience required for effective contract administration, including negotiations and regular communication with customers and management. Candidates will develop and maintain professional and dependable relationships with both internal and external customers. BAE Systems’ Contracts organization is the trusted business partner managing customer relationships, negotiating deals, creating innovative solutions, and providing regulatory knowledge to our internal and external customers. We are committed to employee growth and development, encouraging employees to build growth-oriented careers at BAE Systems. Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Develop and maintain knowledge and working understanding of Foreign Governments (primarily Canada) Acquisition and Procurement environment, the BAE Systems Contracts function and relevant company policies and procedures, commercial contracting methods, export and other government regulations.
• Support assigned proposals and analyze solicitations, prepare summaries with attention to financial and business risk, participate in proposal team meetings, prepare terms, conditions and assumptions, review technical and pricing bids for accuracy and consistency.
• Prepare proposal documents for submittal to customers.
• Coordinate with other company functions to ensure reviews are scheduled and conducted.
• Obtain required signatures prior to submittal of proposals or execution of contractual documents.
• Perform and monitor all aspects of assigned contracts including accuracy of order entry data, contract funding, scope changes, amendments, account receivables, delivery schedules, legal matters etc.
• Coordinate, negotiate, and manage complex proposals, contracts with minimal supervision.
• Negotiations of agreements such as NDA’s, teaming MOU/MOAs, Terms and Conditions and others.
• Perform activities associated with contract closeout.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures as well as all legal, regulatory, and customer requirements.
• Primary point of contact between the company and customer for contractual matters.
• Draft, prepare, and execute certain internal and external correspondence on contractual matters with increasing levels of autonomy.
• Resolve challenging contractual situations by working with program teams to gather, interpret, analyze and present information.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• May work extended hours or weekends. Sporadic travel as necessary to support the business.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree and 6+ years of relevant Contract Management experience to include at least:
  • International Contracting experience
  • Cost Type / Cost-Plus Contract experience
  • Firm Fixed Price Contract experience
  • Prime Contract experience
  • Expert knowledge of FAR/DFARS regulations
  • Experience with complex contracts and proposal preparation and execution
  • Experience briefing senior level management
  • Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Certification as CFCM or CPCM highly desirable
• Master’s Degree/MBA
• Direct Commerical Sales (DCS) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) experience
• Offset/Industrialization experience

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $101398 - $172377

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 Platforms & Services 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.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.