Principal Contracts Administrator - International

Principal Contracts Administrator - International

BAE Systems, one of the world's leading defense contractors and a Fortune 500 Company, is looking to add a Principal Contracts Administrator within the Naval Guns International Product line to help implement industry-leading contracting practices in support of our growing business to be located in either Minneapolis, MN or Louisville KY. This position will coordinate and manage complex international and commercial proposals, contracts and contract modifications. Candidates will apply and expand on knowledge, skills and experience required for effective contract administration, including negotiations and regular communication with customers and management. Candidates will develop and maintain professional and dependable relationships with both internal and external customers.

Responsibilities :

• Develop and maintain knowledge and working understanding of Foreign Governments (primarily United Kingdom) Acquisition and Procurement environment, the BAE Systems Contracts function and relevant company policies and procedures, commercial contracting methods, export and other government regulations.
• Support assigned proposals and analyze solicitations, prepare summaries with attention to financial and business risk, participate in proposal team meetings, prepare terms, conditions and assumptions, review technical and pricing bids for accuracy and consistency.
• Prepare proposal documents for submittal to customers.
• Coordinate with other company functions to ensure reviews are scheduled and conducted.
• Obtain required signatures prior to submittal of proposals or execution of contractual documents.
• Perform and monitor all aspects of assigned contracts including accuracy of order entry data, contract funding, scope changes, amendments, account receivables, delivery schedules, legal matters etc.
• Coordinate, negotiate, and manage complex proposals, contracts with minimal supervision.
• Negotiations of agreements such as NDAs, teaming MOU / MOAs, Terms and Conditions and others.
• Perform activities associated with contract closeout.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures as well as all legal, regulatory, and customer requirements.
• Primary point of contact between the company and customer for contractual matters.
• Draft, prepare, and execute certain internal and external correspondence on contractual matters with increasing levels of autonomy.
• Resolve challenging contractual situations by working with program teams to gather, interpret, analyze and present information.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• May work extended hours or weekends.
• Sporadic travel as necessary to support the business.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills :

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills :

Pay Information :

Full-Time Salary Range : $99410 - $168997

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.

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