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Subcontract Admin Prin - Optics

BAE Systems
BAE Systems Salary
Westminster, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/1/2026

Job Description

The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution – from strategic capital investments, industrial operations and an efficient supply chain, to state-of-the-art manufacturing and test operations and top-notch facilities management.

The Integrated Supply Chain team has a direct impact on program success, acting as a critical chain that links the end-to-end material flow together. Our organization helps propel us forward and achieve true mission partnership.


What You’ll Do:

  • Responsible for supplier sourcing, preparing bid packages, soliciting and leading 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, participates on a Category Management team in the development of category strategies, risk assessments, performance tracking, to drive supplier performance. Execute and manage category specific, technically complex procurements.
  • Perform all subcontract management functions including modifications, management of funding, tracking supplier spend, milestone payment plans, evaluating accuracy, and authorizing payment of invoices; solicit Engineering Change Proposals, manage Subcontractor Data Requirement List (SDRL) communications and deliverables. Responsible for supplier solicitations, developing supplier evaluation criteria, supplier selection and recommendations, compiling supplier RFP packages to align with customer proposal scope, schedule and objectives, leading proposal evaluations, employing price analysis techniques to analyze cost, technical, and financial viability, investigate supplier's ability to perform within the proposed cost, technical, and schedule parameters.
  • 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. Serving as a single point of contact to the subcontractor/ supplier while fostering collaboration between the subcontractor/ supplier and the BAE Systems Space and Missions (SMS) team, including the Program Manager, Engineering team, Project Engineering group and Quality team.
  • 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; lead contract negotiations.
  • Develop subcontract management plans in conjunction with Category Management teams; determine contractual methodologies for supplier performance that align to the negotiated contractual baseline, such as delivery incentives, fee plans, and required supplier status meetings, programmatic reviews, etc.
  • Conduct the contracting process in adherence with US Federal Acquisition Requirements, Public Law, Company and Supply Chain Policies and Procedures.
  • Negotiating subcontract provisions, support the generation of subcontract packages for review, approval, and awards to suppliers. In addition, support the negotiation of additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts, coordinate Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), and manage Subcontract Data Requirement List (SDRL) communication and deliverables.
  • Participate on Strategic Sourcing and Category Management teams.
  • Responsible for the management of supplier performance throughout the contractual lifecycle; resolve supplier performance issues and any internal issues that affect supplier performance. Perform all post award activities including modifications, funding management, tracking supplier spend, milestone payment plans, and authorizing payment of invoices.
  • Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
  • Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.


Working Conditions:
  • Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.


Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Bachelor’s degree plus 6 or more years related experience.
  • Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
  • A current, active Secret security clearance is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI.
  • Knowledge and experience with FAR/ DFAR, flow down requirements, and financial acumen.
  • Experience with Fixed Price, Cost Reimbursable, and Time and Material Subcontracts. Complex subcontracts.
  • Proficient in the full lifecycle of a subcontract (solicitation to closeout).
  • Proven results negotiating and executing subcontracts.
  • SDRL Management and Invoicing Experience.
  • 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.
  • Excellent organizational skills, problem solving skills, and the ability to interface with suppliers, internal customers, and external customers.
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Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $101398 - $172377

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 Space & Mission 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.

Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.

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.

Multiple positions may be available on this opening.

Salary : $101,398 - $172,377

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