Sr Contracts Administrator; Classified Programs Security Clearance

Position: Sr Contracts Administrator (Classified Programs) with Security Clearance
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.

Job Description Join a dynamic Contracts team that supports the delivery of mission critical capabilities across a diverse portfolio of government, commercial and international end 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. Contracts employees are provided 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 impact the internal and external community in which we work.

With our historic growth and position as one of the world's largest Aerospace, Defense and Security Companies, we look to recruit and retain the best and brightest. Taking care of the Contracts team by offering daily flextime, every other Friday off, hybrid options, relocation assistance and competitive salary/benefits keeps our team engaged and motivated. We view culture as one of our most critical competitive advantages.

Contracts employees come to work every day because of our strong culture and passion for our significant role in the success in the success of the business. Our Cultural Principles are:

* Engage everyone with respect and goodwill

* Stay calm independent of circumstances

* Be humble and work collaboratively

* Feel empowered to do the right thing

* Listen, be curious, and allow differences to influence our decisions
The Small Form Factor Solutions (SFFS) Product Line in the Electronic Combat Systems (ECS) Business Area is looking for a motivated Contracts Professional to support multiple classified programs. The successful candidate should have experience with production and development programs, direct USG and commercial contracts, proposals including Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), program pursuits, as well as a strong business acumen of strategic customer relationship interfacing, planning and financial compliance.

This position will be responsible for ensuring compliance with company policies, legal and customer requirements with limited guidance or supervision of the Contracts Manager. The successful candidate will need to interpret and communicate business commitments and alternatives to the Program Team and Product Line Leadership team, the Contracts Management organization, and Executive Leadership. This position requires knowledge of U.S. Government acquisition and execution environment, applicable laws and regulations and the ability to develop and maintain professional and dependable relationships with both internal and external customers.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

* Demonstrate specialized knowledge in an area of contracting such as, but not limited to government contacting, contract types, commercial contracting, proposal compliance and intellectual property.

* Maintain an in-depth knowledge and working understanding of the US Government Acquisition and Procurement environment, the BAE Systems Contracts function and relevant company policies and procedures, commercial contracting methods, FAR/DFARS, export and other government regulations.

* Lead proposal teams. Provide analysis of solicitations, assure that bid/proposals are prepared and presented in a manner so as to afford the Company the greatest opportunity to obtain the contract award while minimizing associated liabilities and risk, support independent proposal reviews.

* Capable of establishing and managing negotiation strategies, and financial requirements, conduct negotiation of contracts requiring a high degree of negotiation expertise,…