Contracts Administrator II

Contract Administrator II

The open Contract Administrator II position in Manchester, NH supports contracting activities within the F-35 Development portfolio under the F-35 Solutions Product Line in the Electronic Combat Systems (ECS) Business Area. The selected candidate will support the F-35 Block 4 Electronic Warfare development with a variety of customers and programs to shape and close business opportunities. 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. In addition to challenging day-to-day assignments, employees are encouraged to pursue special projects, participate in formal and informal mentoring programs, attend networking events, and rotate into different contractual roles with increasing levels of responsibility. This includes opportunities for promotion and relocation to other business units within the U.S. and overseas. BAE systems also provides employees with opportunities to engage with and positively influence the internal and external communities in which we work.

Contract Administrator responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Own the day-to-day contractual relationship with our customers.
• Keep and maintain official contractual records for all assigned proposals, contracts, and agreements.
• Coordinate, negotiate, and manage the execution of assigned proposals and contracts.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures as well as all legal, regulatory, and customer requirements.
• Resolve contractual situations by working with program teams to gather, interpret, analyze and present information.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

We are looking for someone with a bachelors degree and 2 years of related contracts experience or equivalent experience in DOD contracting. We are looking for candidates that are strong team players who enjoy working with program management and other functional disciplines in a supportive and complementary manner. The following skills are required:

• Sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating and negotiating with company personnel, leadership, customers, and suppliers.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• Computer skills to maintain contract records within our business systems as well as demonstrated research and presentation skills.
• Eligible for a US DoD SECRET level clearance as well as special access program clearances.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of, and experience with, FAR and DFAR and export regulations.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Experience with RFPs and proposal development at BAE Systems.
• Experience managing various USG and prime contract customers.
• Holds an active DoD SECRET clearance and holds or is eligible for a Special Access Program clearance.

Pay Information:

Full-Time Salary Range: $67406 - $114590. 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.

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