Principal Contracts Administrator - Advanced Programs (Hybrid)

Contracts Professional

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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. 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. 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 Company's, 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 contracts professional to join our Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) Contracts Organization and support our Advanced Programs Portfolio. The successful candidate would gain experience with complex development contracts, strategic new business proposal pursuits (competitive and sole source) and Requests for Information (RFIs), Engineering / Requirements Change Proposals (RCPs / ECPs) and Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) contracts.

This portfolio is critical to maintain the rapid growth of the SFFS Product-Line, which is a fast paced, dynamic environment requiring a proven individual contributor to proactively lead and shape new business captures and relationships, manage contractual scope, customer communication and expectations.

The successful candidate will lead all contracting activities with minimal supervision. 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. 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.

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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