Senior Contracts Administrator

Job Description This Sr. Contracts Administrator position in Nashua, NH, is a hybrid position that supports F-35 Life Cycle Operations (LCO). This opportunity is to part of a dynamic and vibrant Contracts team within the F-35 Solutions Product Line within the Electronic Combat Systems (ECS) Business Area. The successful candidate will work primarily with Lockheed Martin Aeronautics to shape and close new business opportunities within the F-35 LCO portfolio. This position involves working with multiple levels of management internally and externally supporting our critical Electronic Warfare system for the F-35.

BAE Systems’ 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, encouraging employees to build growth-oriented careers 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, attend networking events, and rotate into different contractual roles with increasing levels of responsibility. This includes 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 influence the internal and external communities in which we work.

Sr. Contract Administrator responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform assigned contract responsibilities with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Own the day-to-day contractual relationship with our customers.
• Keep and maintain official contractual records for all assigned proposals, contracts, and agreements.
• Coordinate, negotiate, and manage proposals and contracts with minimal supervision.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures as well as all legal, regulatory, and customer requirements.
• Resolve challenging contractual situations by working with program teams to gather, interpret, analyze and present information.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of duties set forth above.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree and 4 years work experience or equivalent experience
• Experience with Request for Proposals (RFPs), proposal development and negotiation.
• Experience with FAR and DFAR and export regulations.
• Eligible for or holds a US DoD SECRET level clearance or higher.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Demonstrated ability to provide timely, high-quality action closure, and clear / programmatic informative status updates to program and functional leadership management.
• Ability to make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• Demonstrated research and presentation skills
• Sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating and negotiating with company personnel, customers and suppliers.
• Computer skills to maintain contract records within our business systems as well as prepare reports, presentations, letters and documents.
• Experience with various USG and prime contractor organizations.
• National Contract Management Association (NCMA) membership and Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) certifications are a plus.

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $82779 - $140723

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. About BAE Systems, Inc.BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.