Principal Contract Administrator - Hybrid Jobs

Principal Contract Administrator

Job Description 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. Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) has technology, engineering and program teams that educate and mentor colleagues to deliver leading Electronic Warfare capabilities. We welcome all those who have big ideas, crave innovation, want to drive fielding velocity, and have the passion to bring the warfighter home safe.

The open Principal Contract Administrator position in Merrimack, NH supports contracting activities within the F-22 Raptor Sustainment portfolio under the Advanced Electronic Warfare Solutions (AEWS) Product Line in the Electronic Combat Systems (ECS) Business Area. The selected candidate will support Electronic Warfare sustainment with a variety of customers and programs to shape and close business opportunities. The position requires developing and maintaining professional and dependable relationships with both internal and external customers as well as leading complex contracting assignments.

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. Principal 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. Develop solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation. Ensures solutions are consistent with organization objectives. Apply extensive expertise, including full knowledge of other related disciplines. Support complex assignments requiring independent action and a high degree of initiative.

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.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree and 6 years of related contracts experience or equivalent experience in DOD contracting.
• Strong team players who enjoy working with program management and other functional disciplines in a supportive and complementary manner.
• 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.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of, and…