Senior Contracts Administrator

Location: Nashua, New Hampshire

Job Description Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full- time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.

See what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics - from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first - exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

In Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions, we provide next-generation threat detection and countermeasure solutions to provide unparalleled electronic warfare capabilities to enhance mission survivability.

This Sr. Contract Administrator position in Nashua, New Hampshire supports contracting activities within the Advanced Compact EW Solutions (ACES) Product Line of the Countermeasure and Electromagnetic Attack (CEMA) Business Area. The selected candidate will work on a variety of contracts and new pursuits and will help shape, grow and execute these programs across the contracts lifecycle.

Join a dynamic team that provides mission critical capabilities across a diverse portfolio of customers.  The Contracts organization is the trusted business partner managing customer relationships, negotiating deals, creating innovative solutions, and providing regulatory knowledge to our customers. We are committed to employee growth and development, allowing employees to build a long-term career 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 and networking events, and rotate into different roles with increasing levels of responsibility. 

The selected candidate will coordinate, negotiate and manage proposals and customer contracts under minimal supervision.  Knowledge of business agreements, government and commercial contracting methods, along with necessary leadership skills, is needed to support proposal, fact-finding, negotiation, and related activities.  Candidate should demonstrate skills in contracting strategy, presentation experience, and ability to develop and maintain professional and dependable relationships with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Working understanding of the USG acquisition process, contracts function, commercial contracting methods, export requirements, FAR/DFAR and other regulations.
• Lead and support proposal activities including analyzing solicitations, preparing summaries, developing strategies and recommendations, preparing terms and conditions, reviewing proposals for accuracy and preparing the proposal documents for submittal to customer. Coordinate with other company functions and ensure appropriate reviews are scheduled and approved by management.
• Make recommendations on proposal and contract language. Ensure coordination and other functional inputs are reflected in terms of offer.
• Lead contract negotiations and collaborate with customers.
• Develops solutions to a variety of complex problems and brings forward to management for review/discussion.
• Perform all aspects of contract lifecycle processing with necessary accuracy of order entry data, and necessary focus on contract funding, scope changes, contract amendments, delivery, legal requirements, etc.
• Prepare various Non-Disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements, Memorandum of Understanding/Agreement, etc.
• Lead or support fact-finding and other audits.
• Act as primary point of contact between the company and the customer for all contractual matters.
• Gain specialized knowledge in areas such as commercial contracting, joint ventures, and intellectual property. 
• Join us and develop your career and grow your skills in a high intensity, team-based environment with a winning culture that provides an opportunity to collaborate daily with a variety of departments and functional organizations.  As a Sr. Contract Administrator, you will work with customers to shape and close business opportunities aligned with internal objectives.  Work products and interactions will be at multiple levels, from your program office team to executive leadership.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree and 4 years work experience or equivalent experience.
• Strong computer skills for data entry, reports and other documents
• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing
• Sound interpersonal skills to engage in negotiations with others to achieve business objectives
• Make business decisions using sound judgement while complying with policies, procedures, and applicable federal laws and regulations
• Demonstrated ability to focus on closure and get results
• Security Clearance: must have Secret Clearance with ability to get a Top Secret Clearance

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $82779 - $140723

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.

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