Sr. Contract Administrator

** Job Description*
* Join one of BAE Systems premier Business Areas, Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4

ISR) where the limits of technology are pushed to the extreme and refined for commercial and governmental purposes.  The Space Systems product line is looking for experienced contracts talent to support commercial, government, unclassified and classified programs in Manassas VA inclusive of domestic and international opportunities.  Work life balance and safety is paramount to our leadership and when you join our team flexibility is offered even while supporting some classified programs.  

The catalog of programs out of Manassas VA support the development and sale of radiation hardened single-board computers that operate mission profiles for our customers in orbit around Earth and beyond.  With over 15,000 mission-hours logged; BAE Systems is an industry leader in space computer operations.

The 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, allowing employees to build a long term career at BAE Systems.  In addition to complex, yet meaningful, 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 Company s, we look to recruit and retain the best and brightest. We take care of the Contracts team by offering daily flextime, every other Friday off, work from home options, relocation assistance if required, and competitive salary/benefits.  Contracts is a highly engaged and motivated team of professionals who strive to protect BAE Systems  business interests.

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

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* PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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* 1.

1. 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, commercial contracting methods, export, FAR/DFAR, and other government regulations. Acquire a general understanding of the different pricing environments relevant in government contracting.

2. Leads assigned proposal activities including but not limited to analyzing of the solicitation, preparing summaries based on the analysis, with attention to the financial and business risk of the proposed effort, participating in all proposal team meetings, preparing the terms, conditions and assumptions upon which the proposal may be submitted, reviewing the technical and pricing proposals for accuracy and consistency, and preparing proposal documents and submittal to the customer.

Responsibilities also include coordinating with other company functions as required to ensure appropriate reviews are conducted, scheduling required reviews, and obtaining required review and approval signatures prior to submittal of proposals or execution of contractual documents.

3. Leads simple and supports moderately complex to complex negotiations. Use appropriate tools and techniques to negotiate with and influence internal and external stakeholders to achieve the optimum business outcome.

4. Research and make recommendations on contract language and seek guidance on complex terms and conditions from higher level contract administrators and managers. May negotiate routine contracts independently and moderately complex contracts under the general guidance of the Contracts manager.

5. Actively participate and contribute to the implementation of new business methods, processes and contracting concepts to optimize the company and customer position.

6. Perform all aspects of assigned contract processing including, but not limited to, accuracy of order entry data, contract funding, scope changes, contract amendments, receipts and delivery schedules, legal requirements and other commitments.

7. Under the supervision of a contract…