**Job Description** BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Principal Contract Administrator to join our organization. We are looking for someone to become a senior level individual contributor leading various complex contracting assignments and may specialize in one or more specific areas of contracting. Responsibilities: + Lead the proposal, negotiation, and management of complex proposal and contract activities in accordance with company policies, legal and customer requirements with limited guidance or supervision from the Contracts Manager. + Interpret and communicate business commitments and alternatives to program team and management. + Possess extensive knowledge of government and commercial contracting methods, applicable laws and regulations. + Develop and maintain professional and dependable relationships with both internal and external customers. **Required Education, Experience, & Skills** + Bachelor s Degree and 8 years of work experience + Demonstrate specialized knowledge in an area of contracting such as, but not limited to international contracting, certain contract types, commercial contracting, joint ventures, strategic alliances 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/DFAR, export and other government regulations. + Lead proposal teams. Provide analysis of solicitations, ensure that bid/proposals are prepared and presented in a manner to afford the Company the greatest opportunity to obtain the contract award while minimizing associated liabilities and risk, support independent proposal reviews (Red Teams, Phase Reviews). + Ability to draft moderate to complex contractual terms. + Ability to employ independent thought and judgement and creatively identify resolutions to contract issues with minimal oversight. + Ability to communicate policies and interpret regulations. + Ability to prioritize and multitask. + Capable of establishing and managing negotiation strategies, and financial requirements, conduct negotiation of contracts requiring a high degree of negotiation expertise, execute proposals and contracts to the threshold delegated. + Experience in drafting and negotiating complex teaming arrangements or other types of contracting arrangements. + Administer all aspects of assigned contract or purchase order 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. + Lead or support fact-finding and other audit activities. + Participate in final stages of assigned contract by (1) verifying completion of all commitments, and (2) performing assigned activities associated with contract closeout. + Compile and maintain all required contractual records and documents in accordance with contract requirements and Company policies and procedures. + Primary point of contact between the Company and the Customer for all contractual matters on assigned contracts and projects including auxiliary agreements such as Proprietary Information Agreements. + Prepare contract summaries, and provide management with complete, current and accurate data by reporting progress on contract activity, together with recommendations for management action/decision. + Foster and maintain sound and reliable relationships with counterparts in customer organizations. + Regularly contribute to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards, provide market intelligence and development of market strategies for the business organization and the Contracts function, provide input for the overall objectives and goals for the organization for the business organization and the Contracts function. + Develop solutions to complex contracting issues, which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation. Ensure solutions are consistent with organizational objectives. **Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills** + Masters Degree in Business Administration and NCMA CPCM **Pay Information** Full-Time Salary Range: $105835 - $179920 Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics. **Senior principal Contract Administrator** **114632BR** EEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression