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Principal Contract Administrator

BAE Systems
BAE Systems Salary
Norfolk, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/22/2026

Job Description

BAE Systems is looking for a Contracts Administrator to administer large and complex contracts, programs and proposal efforts. This position will act as a point of contact between the company and MARMC Negotiator, Contracting Officer, and Project personnel for proposal preparation, interpretation of contracts/specifications and negotiation of change orders. This position will also monitor the contract's performance and submit reports and recommendations to management. As a Principal Contract Administrator you will;
repare and submit required reports and correspondence.

  • Maintain daily dialogue with company and customer activities to address and resolve contract matters. ·
  • Review, administer and negotiate change orders with customers. ·
  • Provide functional expertise to Program Managers and Maintenance Teams in support of assigned programs. · Administer and submit cost proposals. ·
  • Initiate recommendations to management to minimize contractual risk and maximize program performance.


Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of relevant experience or HS Diploma and 10 years of relevant working experience.
  • Cradle to grave contracting experience
  • Extensive working knowledge of FAR/DFAR.
  • Critical attention to detail with financial acumen.
  • Experience with various contract structures, various terms & conditions and proposal preparation and execution
  • Experience briefing senior level management


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Experience with the following types of Contracts: Firm-Fixed Price, Cost Reimbursement and Hybrid
  • Ship Repair Experience


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $92180 - $156707

Please 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 Platforms & Services
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.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

Salary : $92,180 - $156,707

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