Principal Contracts Administrator Job at Baesystems (Manchester)

Sr. Principal Contracts Administrator

BAE Systems is hiring a Contract Administrator to support the Combat Mission Sys...

Location

United States , York

Salary:

105835.00 - 179920.00 USD / Year

Baesystems

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and 8 years work experience or equivalent experience
Experience in Contract Administration and Negotiation
Experience in Cost type and Fixed Price Contracting environments
Experience in complex contracts and proposal preparation and execution
Experience in Defense, including defense article acquisition and production contracting
Experience in Risk Management, including analysis and mitigation
Functional knowledge of FAR/DFARS regulations
Knowledge of international contracting, specialized contract types, commercial contracting, joint ventures, strategic alliances, intellectual property, etc.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, solicitations/RFPs, or governmental regulations
Ability to effect and manage change (both organizational and contractual)

Job Responsibility

Lead complex contracting assignments to support the CMS business
Act as a lead in bid/proposal, negotiation, and management of contracts to assure compliance with company policies and procedures
Maintain an in-depth knowledge and working understanding of the U.S. Government Acquisition and Procurement environment, BAE Systems and functional Contracts Department policies and procedures, commercial contracting methods, export FAR/DFARS, and other government regulations
Provide input for the overall objectives and goals for the organization and the Contracts function
Provide market intelligence and development of market strategies for the business organization and the Contracts function
Frequently sets policies and procedures and contribute to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards
Serve as a member of proposal teams, support independent proposal reviews (Red Teams, Phase Reviews), and participate as an assessor in the Phase Review Process
Provide analysis of solicitations, assure that bid/proposals are prepared and presented in a manner to afford the Company the greatest opportunity to obtain the contract award while minimizing associated liabilities and risk
Establish and manage negotiation strategies and financial requirements, conduct negotiation of contracts, and execute proposals and contracts to the threshold delegated
performing business risk assessments and recommend mitigation plans

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

Fulltime

Grants And Contracts Administrator

Our client in Amherst, Massachusetts is seeking a detail-oriented Grants and Con...

Location

United States , Amherst

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred
2+ years of experience in grants administration, contracts administration, sponsored research administration, or a related field
Knowledge of pre-award and/or post-award processes
Experience reviewing budgets, financial reports, and compliance documentation
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Proficiency with Excel and financial or grants management systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Job Responsibility

Manage pre-award and/or post-award grants and contracts administration activities
Review proposals, budgets, and contract documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
Monitor sponsored awards to ensure adherence to institutional, sponsor, and regulatory guidelines
Assist with award setup, modifications, invoicing, reporting, and closeout processes
Reconcile accounts and track expenditures against approved budgets
Provide guidance to internal teams regarding grant and contract policies and procedures
Prepare financial and administrative reports related to sponsored programs
Support audits and ensure documentation is complete and well maintained
Collaborate with principal investigators, finance teams, and other departments to resolve issues and maintain compliance

What we offer

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

Fulltime

Principal Contracts Strategist

This is a foundational, senior individual contributor role focused on owning com...

Location

United States

Salary:

170000.00 - 221000.00 USD / Year

Onebrief

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

You are able to obtain a US Government Security Clearance (US Citizenship required)
Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field plus a minimum of 10 years of related work experience as a contract professional supporting contract strategy and administration
Deep expertise in federal government contracting (acquisition processes and regulations) and experience supporting software or technology-enabled products, including contracting models that support rapid delivery, enterprise adoption, and long-term mission outcomes
Business acumen with ability to think critically and develop creative and practical solutions
Excellent written, verbal, and time-management skills, especially in distributed or async-first environments
Strong analytical, problem solving, decision making, negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to translate strategy into roadmap into delivery with attention to detail and organization
Experience designing and executing flexible acquisition approaches (e.g., OTAs, hybrid vehicles, novel contract structures) to accelerate outcomes while managing risk
Experience scaling contracting functions in a high-growth environment
Ability to lead through influence, align cross-functional partners, and operate effectively without direct authority

Job Responsibility

Work directly with the Head of Contracts to support the vision and execution for transparent and seamless contract award
Align contracts with business goals, involving analysis, negotiation, risk mitigation, and lifecycle management
Create a roadmap to contract strategy and turn it into clear, sequenced priorities
Ensure pre-award contracting workflows are reliable, scalable, and thoughtfully created and maintained. Solving for best-in-class while constantly improving to streamline with automation and efficiency
Work with contract administration team, partnerships, legal, finance, sales, and customer relations to stay aligned on priorities and outcomes. Proactively engage to identify dependencies and mitigate risks
Define and maintain contracting frameworks, playbooks, and decision models that scale across the organization

What we offer

Offers Equity
Flexible Work Environment: Remote-first organization* with flexible work hours and unlimited PTO
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match to secure your future
Parental Leave: 8 weeks at 100% regardless of state
Company Retreats: Annual company summit trips
Home Office Budget: $1,000 per year for home office improvements

Fulltime

Principal Systems Administrator

Riverstone Enterprise Solutions, an Envision Innovative Solutions Company, deliv...

Location

United States , Annapolis Junction

Salary:

175000.00 - 205000.00 USD / Year

Riverstone Enterprise Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

15 years' experience as a Systems Administrator in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required
Bachelor's degree in technical discipline from an accredited college or university. Five (5) years of additional Systems Administrator experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree
Current/Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph

Job Responsibility

Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems
Provides support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices
Manage the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems
Provide assistance to users in accessing and using IT systems
Provide Tier I (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems
Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc.
Provide support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers
Optimize system operations and resource utilization, and perform system capacity analysis and planning
Provide support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process
Configure and manage UNIX and Windows (or other applicable) operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoot, maintain integrity and configure network

Fulltime

Principal Systems Administrator

Riverstone Enterprise Solutions, an Envision Innovative Solutions Company, deliv...

Location

United States , Aurora

Salary:

175000.00 - 205000.00 USD / Year

Riverstone Enterprise Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

15 years' experience as a Systems Administrator in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required
Bachelor's degree in technical discipline from an accredited college or university. Five (5) years of additional Systems Administrator experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree
Current/Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph

Job Responsibility

Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems
Provides support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices
Manage the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems
Provide assistance to users in accessing and using IT systems
Provide Tier I (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems
Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc.
Provide support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers
Optimize system operations and resource utilization, and perform system capacity analysis and planning
Provide support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process
Configure and manage UNIX and Windows (or other applicable) operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoot, maintain integrity and configure network

Fulltime

Subcontracts Administrator Senior Principal

The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit plays a fundamental role in enabling ...

Location

United States , Westminster

Salary:

118747.00 - 201870.00 USD / Year

Baesystems

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree plus 8 or more years of related experience
A current, active TS/SCI security clearance is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Polygraph
Ability to effectively relate with others and cooperate as a team member
Ability to build effective relationships at all levels of the organization, using excellent interpersonal organizational and communication skills

Job Responsibility

Responsible for supplier sourcing, solicit and lead supplier proposal evaluations
employ value analysis techniques to analyze cost/price technical capability and financial viability, investigate supplier’s ability to perform within the proposed cost, technical, and schedule parameters
Responsible for assigned category supplier tactical and strategic relationships, may participate on a Category Management team in the development of category strategies, risk assessments, performance tracking, and to drive supplier performance. Execute and manage category specific, technically complex procurements
Represent ISC at various levels on cross-functional teams to drive business success
cultivate and maintain working relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders
Perform all subcontract management functions including modifications, manage funding, track supplier spend, milestone payment plans, evaluate accuracy, and authorize payment of invoices
solicit Engineering Change Proposals, manage Subcontractor Data Requirement List (SDRL) communications and deliverables
Responsible for all aspects of subcontract execution from proposal through product delivery. Authorized signature authority for procurements, subcontracts, and contractual point of contact with suppliers
Identify supplier risk and opportunities to achieve program objectives
develop risk assessments, manage supplier risk through targeted negotiation strategies/plans in conjunction with the associated team/technical leads

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

Fulltime

Principal Contract Administrator

BAE Systems is seeking a Principal Contract Administrator to join its organizati...

Location

United States , Radford

Salary:

90373.00 - 153634.00 USD / Year

Baesystems

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of relevant Contract Management experience or education/equivalent experience
Knowledge of DoD contracting
Knowledge of FAR/DFAR
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Exhibit sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating and negotiating with company personnel, customers and suppliers
Utilize computer skills to prepare appropriate reports and documents- Microsoft Office
Make decisions using sound judgement while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations
Develop/demonstrate research and presentation skills
Ability to prioritize and multitask
Excellent organizational and follow through skills

Job Responsibility

Maintain an in-depth knowledge and working understanding of the US Government Acquisition and Procurement environment, the BAE Systems Contracts function and relevant company policies and procedures, commercial contracting methods, FAR/DFAR, export and other government regulations
Independently lead and support proposal activities including, but not limited to analysis of solicitations, preparing summaries and developing strategies and recommendations based on the analysis, with attention to the financial and business risk of the proposed effort, participating in all proposal team meetings, preparing the terms, conditions and assumptions upon which the proposal may be submitted, reviewing the technical and pricing proposals for accuracy and consistency, conducting overall business risk analysis and preparing the proposal documents for submittal to the Customer
Research and make recommendations on proposal and contract language
Lead contract negotiations and collaborate with customers in definitizing and completing the contract under general guidance from the Contracts Manager
Advise management of contractual rights and obligations, risk mitigation alternatives and business strategy
Perform all aspects of assigned contract or purchase order processing including, but not limited to, accuracy of order entry data, contract funding, scope changes, contract amendments, receipts and delivery schedules, legal requirements and other commitments
Lead or support fact-finding and other audit activities
Participate in final stages of assigned contract by (1) verifying completion of all commitments, and (2) performing assigned activities associated with contract closeout
Maintain logs of proposals and other data as required and assist in data collection for monthly/quarterly reporting to Management
Compile and maintain all required contractual records and documents in accordance with contract requirements and Company policies and procedures

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

Fulltime

Principal Contract Administrator

The Tactical Systems product line within the C4ISRS business area has an opening...

Location

United States , Hudson

Salary:

101398.00 - 172377.00 USD / Year

Baesystems

Expiration Date

Until further notice

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

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

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

Fulltime

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