Contracts Administration Sr; Hybrid

Job Description

Join a dynamic Contracts team that supports the delivery of mission critical capabilities across a diverse portfolio of development and production contracts. 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, work from home 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 of the business. Our Cultural Principles are:

• Engage everyone with respect and good will
• 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

BAE Systems, within the Small Form Factor Solutions (SFFS) Product Line, is looking for a motivated professional to join our Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) Contracts Organization and support our Long Range Anti‑Ship Missile (LRASM) C3 Development Program(s). The successful candidate would gain experience with complex development and non‑recurring engineering (NRE) contracts as well as large dollar, high volume Production Contracts, multiple Engineering/Requirements Change Proposals (RCPs/ECPs), and strategic program pursuits.

This program is a fast‑paced, dynamic environment requiring a proven individual contributor to proactively manage contractual scope, customer communication and expectations. The successful candidate will lead all contracting activities with minimal supervision. The candidate may also work as the Contracts point of contact on pursuits as new programs evolve and develop.

This position will be responsible for ensuring compliance with company policies, legal and customer requirements with limited guidance or supervision from the SFFS Product Line Contract’s Director and LRASM C3 Development Senior Manager. The successful candidate will need to interpret and communicate business commitments and alternatives to the program team and management. This position requires an extensive knowledge of government contracting methods, applicable laws and regulations and the ability to develop and maintain professional and dependable relationships with a variety of internal and external customers.

To perform the coordination and management of moderately complex proposals, contracts and purchase orders under minimal supervision from the SFFS Product Line Contract’s Director and LRASM C3 Development Senior Manager. The individual is expected to continue to build the basic knowledge, skills and experience required for effective contract management, including negotiations and regular communication with customers and management and develop and maintain professional and dependable relationships with both internal and external customers.

Maintain and demonstrate a working understanding of the U.S. government acquisition and procurement environment, the BAE Systems’ Contracts function and relevant Company policies and procedures,…