Senior Contracts Administrator

Job Description
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.

If you (or someone you know) are looking to take your next Contracts career step, you are invited to explore an opening on the FAST Labs™ Contracts Team. We are seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator to be located in our Merrimack, NH office to primarily support to our dynamic APEX (Autonomy, Processing and Exploitation) and ST (Sensor Technology) Product Lines. APEX provides innovative solutions and advancements in the areas of machine learning and emerging AI technology, network signal processing and missionized payloads and platforms and ST develops and supports innovations geared towards electro-optic sensing, tactical sensors, multi-modal sensing and emerging technology on behalf of our DARPA, Air Force, Navy and other U. S. Government customers. FAST Labs^TM, on behalf of these and other customers are innovating on the cutting-edge technology in order to support our warfighters now and in to the future. Our technology solutions involve constant innovation in mission applications, algorithms, integration approaches, and materials, and collectively feed into our warfighter and warfighter protection systems to support our mission that We Protect those Who Protect Us®.

You will make an immediate impact in supporting FAST Labs^TM as a crucial partner in the Contracts group’s marketing and proposal engagements, help to determine business risk, mitigation strategies and courses of action and implementation of new and developing processes. You will serve as the company’s official voice to our customers in negotiation settings, contract administration, problem solving, and compliance assurance.

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. Our Contracts team and the BAE Systems organization is a cohesive group, offering daily flextime, every other Friday off, hybrid work options, relocation assistance, and competitive salary/benefits keeps our team engaged and motivated.

FAST Labs^TM is the technology engine for BAE Systems Electronic Systems Sector performing research, development and prototype projects that expand today's technologies and capabilities for our customers. Our Contracts team is agile and composed of highly skilled and dedicated Contracts professionals who work as a team in a supportive and inclusive manner.
As a key member of our contracts administration team, you will play a critical role in developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with our customers, negotiating and managing complex proposals and contracts, and providing expert analysis and guidance to program teams.
Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with customers, ensuring effective communication and contractual compliance.
• Coordinate, negotiate, and manage moderately complex proposals and contracts with minimal supervision, leveraging your expertise to drive successful outcomes.
• Provide value-added analysis of solicitation terms and conditions, identifying potential risks and mitigation strategies to inform proposal development and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Resolve complex contractual issues through collaborative work with program teams, gathering, interpreting, and analyzing information to present effective solutions.
• Negotiate and administer Non-Disclosure, Teaming and other agreements in accordance with corporate policies and procedures, coordinating legal reviews as needed.
• Collaborate across all areas of the business to ensure contractual requirements are met, and performance and deliverables are accurate, complete, and compliant with bid specifications and contract terms.
• Advise on contractual rights and obligations, ensuring adherence to contract terms, FAR/DFARS, and other regulatory requirements.
• Conduct research and provide sound business advice and counsel to program and functional leads, ensuring compliance with bid specifications, FAR/DFARS requirements, contractual terms and conditions, and internal policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, as well as all legal, regulatory, and customer requirements.
• Support moderately complex assignments, taking independent action and initiative as needed.
• Maintain accurate and official records for all assigned proposals, contracts, and agreements.

Success in this role requires:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex contractual language and identify potential risks and opportunities.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a high degree of initiative and self-motivation.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

In-depth knowledge of contract administration principles, practices, and procedures, including FAR/DFARS and other regulatory requirements. Be part of a highly cohesive team of Contracts professionals who care as much about one another as they do about their programs and customers. Strong on work-life, home-life balance, our ethos emphasizes a high willingness to help one another as needed, and a highly flexible and safe workplace environment.


Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of related contracts experience or equivalent experience in Government contracting
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• FAR/DFAR experience
• Current US Secret Clearance with the assumed ability to update to a Top Secret level

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $81156 - $137964

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 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.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Salary : $81,156 - $137,964