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Principal Contract Administrator

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United States , Hudson

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Salary:

101398.00 - 172377.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

The Tactical Systems product line within the C4ISRS business area has an opening for a Principal Contract Administrator position in support of our Maritime product area. This is an individual contributor position based in Hudson, NH and will support several USG customers and prime contractors involving production, development and sustainment activities with varying contract types. As a borderless function and organization, you will also be exposed to projects based out of our Greenlawn, NY facilities, and will help shape and close on other captures within the product line. The Contracts organization is a trusted and sought after business partner. In fulfillment of your role, you will represent the enterprise as the prime contact on contractual matters and be responsible for managing customer relationships, negotiating contracts and other agreements such as non-disclosure agreements, Other Transaction Agreements and Teaming Agreements. This will require you to interact with senior internal and external personnel on matters requiring coordination to successfully execute and deliver on our commitments.

Job Responsibility:

  • Development of a collaborative day-to-day contractual relationship with our customers
  • Coordinating, negotiating, and managing moderately complex proposals and contracts with minimal supervision
  • Providing value-added analysis of solicitation terms and conditions, identifying risks and mitigation alternatives, and providing other pointed contributions for proposal development
  • Resolving challenging contractual issues through work with program teams to gather, interpret, analyze and present information and solutions
  • Negotiating and administering Non-Disclosure, Teaming, and other Agreements in accordance with corporate policies and procedures, and coordinating legal reviews as appropriate
  • Working collaboratively across all areas of the business to meet contractual requirements
  • Examining performance and contractual deliverables/requirements to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to bid specifications and contract terms
  • Advising on contractual rights and obligations in accordance with contract terms, FAR/DFARS and other regulations
  • Performing research and providing sound business advice and counsel to Program and functional leads in accordance with bid specifications, FAR/DFARS requirements, contractual terms and conditions, and internal policies and procedures in furtherance of program execution
  • Ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures as well as all legal, regulatory, and customer requirements
  • Supporting moderately complex assignments requiring independent action and initiative
  • Compiling and maintaining official records for all assigned proposals, contracts, and agreements

Requirements:

  • Bachelor Degree plus six years experience in a contracts function or equivalent
  • A Master’s degree is a plus
  • Enthusiastic self-starter with desire to embrace a culture that demands respect for all
  • encourages one to listen, be curious, and allow differences to influence decisions
  • staying calm independent of circumstances
  • and feeling empowered to do the right thing
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively engage with customers, internal company functional personnel and leadership, and peer groups
  • Knowledge of, and ability to interpret FAR/DFARS requirements and other regulatory matters
  • Computer skills to maintain contract records within our business systems as well as prepare reports, presentations, letters and documents
  • Ability to make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations
  • Ability to focus on closure and achieve results
What we offer:
  • health, dental, and vision insurance
  • health savings accounts
  • a 401(k) savings plan
  • disability coverage
  • life and accident insurance
  • employee assistance program
  • legal plan
  • discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
  • paid time off
  • paid holidays
  • paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
  • company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 19, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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