Senior Contracts Administrator - International

Job Description

BAE Systems, one of the world's leading defense contractors and a Fortune 500 Company, is looking to add a Senior Contracts Administrator within the Naval Guns International Product line to help implement industry‑leading contracting practices in support of our growing business. The position is located in either Minneapolis, MN, Louisville, KY, or Sterling Heights, MI.

• Develop and maintain knowledge and working understanding of Foreign Governments (primarily Canada) 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 NDA’s, 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.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience and 4+ years of relevant Contract Management experience to include:
• International Contracting experience
• Cost Type / Cost-Plus Contract experience
• Firm Fixed Price Contract experience
• Prime Contract experience
• Expert knowledge of FAR/DFARS regulations
• Experience with complex contracts and proposal preparation and execution
• Experience briefing senior level management

• Certification as CFCM or CPCM highly desirable
• Master’s Degree/MBA
• Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) experience
• Offset/Industrialization experience
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance

Full‑Time Salary Range: $81,156 - $137,964. This range is based on our market pay structures. Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including 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 provide an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on items such as home, auto, and pet insurance.

Leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, and other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and 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.