Contract Admin I - TACAIR Contracts

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Nashua
Posted on: February 5, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description See what you're missing. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics - from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too.Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first - exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us--." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) has technology, engineering and program teams that educate and mentor colleagues to deliver leading Electronic Warfare capabilities. We welcome all those who have big ideas, crave innovation, want to drive fielding velocity, and have the passion to bring the warfighter home safe.Join a dynamic Contracts team that supports the delivery of mission critical capabilities across a diverse portfolio of government, commercial and international customers. The Contracts organization is the trusted business partner managing customer relationships, negotiating deals, creating innovative solutions, and providing regulatory knowledge to our customers. We are committed to employee growth and development, allowing employees to build a long term career at BAE Systems. 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. Contracts employees are provided opportunities for promotion and relocation to other business units within the U.S. and overseas. BAE Systems also provides employees with opportunities to engage with and positively impact the internal and external community in which we work.With our historic growth and position as one of the world's largest Aerospace, Defense and Security Company's, we look to recruit and retain the best and brightest. Taking care of the Contracts team by offering daily flextime, every other Friday off, work from home options, relocation assistance, and competitive salary/benefits keeps our team engaged and motivated.We view culture as one of our most critical competitive advantages. Contracts employees come to work every day because of our strong culture and passion for our significant role in the success of the business. Our Cultural Principles are:

• Engage everyone with respect and good will
• Stay calm independent of circumstances
• Be humble and work collaboratively
• Feel empowered to do the right thing
• Listen, be curious, and allow differences to influence our decisionsBAE Systems, within the Tactical Aircraft Electronic Warfare Solutions (TacAir) Product Line, is looking for a motivated professional to join our Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) Contracts Organization and support our F-15 Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System (EPAWSS) program as well as other US pursuits. The successful candidate would gain experience with development and sustainment contracts, multiple Engineering/Requirements Change Proposals (RCPs/ECPs) and strategic program pursuits.You will work with the program team and our customers to shape business opportunities aligned with internal objectives. Work products and interactions will be at multiple levels, from your program office team to executive leadership. In addition to 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.The selected candidate will:
  • Coordinate and manage moderately complex proposals, contracts and purchase orders involving financial considerations or technical significance.
  • Apply and expand on knowledge, skills and experience required for effective contract administration, including negotiations and regular communication with customers and management.
  • Develop and maintain professional and dependable relationships with both internal and external customers.
  • Have a general understanding of government contracting.
  • Support and lead assigned proposals and analyze Requests for Proposal, 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.
  • Research and make recommendations on contract language.
  • Negotiate moderately complex contracts.
  • Ensure compliance with company policy.
  • 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.
  • Maintain log of proposals and collect other data for reporting to management.
  • Compile and maintain all required contractual records and documents per contract and company requirements and policy.
  • Act as the official repository for all contractual documents.
  • Be the 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.Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.*Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status.*Required Education, Experience, & Skills
    • Bachelor's Degree and 1-2 years work experience or equivalent experience
    • Proven strong written and verbal skills
    • Highly organized
    • Makes decisions using sound judgement while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principals and applicable state and federal laws and regulationsMust be able to obtain a US Secret ClearancePreferred Education, Experience, & Skills
      FAR/DFARS knowledge and experienceExperience with agreements other than contracts (ex. NDAs, bailment agreements, distributor agreements and/or software license agreements)Active US DoD Clearance SECRETPay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $55295 - $94001Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. 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.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.

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