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Job Description

The Principal Contract Administrator will assist contracting activities for the Protection Systems Programs at our Phoenix, AZ facility. As a Principal Contract Administrator you will;

• Direct various contracting activities such as solicitation reviews, proposal development and submittal, negotiations and contract execution, including monitoring hardware and data deliveries.

• Use strong analytical techniques, critical thinking, and the ability to act as a trusted business advisor to a cross functional team including Program Management, Finance, Engineering, Pricing and others.

• This position is a hybrid position requiring at least 3 days a week in the office.

• The schedule is 9/80 with every other Friday off.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• BS degree with 6 years relevant experience required

• Major defense article acquisition and production contracting experience

• Highly developed critical thinking and communication techniques with experience to influence and shape favorable business outcomes.

• Excellent communication, presentation, team-building and leadership skills, with the aptitude to perform in a complex cross-functional business environment.

• Excellent writing skills is a must, with the knowledge of how to write clear and concise reports, business correspondence, and policies/procedures.

• Knowledge of how to effect and manage change (both organizational and contractual).

• Cost type and Fixed Price Contract experience

• Functional knowledge of FAR/DFARS regulations

• Experience with intricate contracts and proposal preparation and execution

• Aptitude to interact professionally and effectively at all levels of the organization

• Knowledge of how to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, solicitations/RFPs, or governmental regulations.

• Strong business acumen and experienced in risk management.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience on a large production or supply contract

• Certification in contract management

• Master's Degree/MBA/JD a plus

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $87700 - $149100

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.

Principal Contract Administrator

107094BR

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