Senior Contract Administrator

Develop your career and grow your skills in a high intensity, team-based environment. This role includes an emphasis on business acumen and operational efficiency, with an opportunity to collaborate daily with the internal Sales, Product Development and Professional Services teams.

Our commercial software business team provides mission critical capabilities across a growing and diverse portfolio of customers including; the DOD, Intelligence Community, First Responders, as well as International customers. As a member of the Contracts team for one of the leading companies in Geospatial Intelligence, you will be offered a motivating, professional, and unique chance to work across a broad range of contracting activities in support of the Advanced GEOINT Systems (AGS) Product Line of the BAE Systems Electronic Systems Sector.

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. BAE Systems also provides employees with opportunities to engage with and positively impact the internal and external community in which we work.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Cross functional collaboration with Sales, Professional Services, Product Development, Finance and Export.
• Providing guidance on international, government and commercial contracting methods for commercial software products and services while protecting our commercial Intellectual Property.
• Working with internal and external customers to shape and close business opportunities aligned with internal objectives. Work products and interactions will be at multiple levels, from your program office team to executive leadership.
• The selected individual will be required to process a high-volume of contracts, with assurance of consistency and compliance.
• Primary point of contact between the company and customer for contractual matters. Draft, prepare, and execute certain internal and external correspondence, NDAs, and other contractual matters with increasing levels of autonomy.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Fundamental skills for coordinating and managing moderately complex proposals, contracts and purchase orders involving limited financial considerations or technical significance.
• A general understanding of government contracting.
• Bachelor's degree and 4 years of experience
• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing
• Exhibits sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating and negotiating with company personnel and customers
• Strong computer skills for data entry, reports and other documents
• Makes decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable federal laws and regulations
• Demonstrated ability to focus on closure and get results
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude is a must!

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with FAR Part 12 and COTS product sales to the US Government
• Experience with Salesforce

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 and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve. At BAE Systems, we celebrate the array of skills, experiences, and perspectives our employees bring to the table. For us, differences are a source of strength. We're laser-focused on high performance, and we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where all employees can innovate and thrive. Here, you will not only build your career, but you will also enjoy work-life balance, uncover new experiences, and collaborate with passionate colleagues.