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Contracts Administrator Principal - Manchester, NH

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Manchester, NH Contractor
POSTED ON 10/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/28/2026
Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Clearance Level - Must Be Able to Obtain

Secret

U.S. Person Required

Yes

Travel Percentage

<10%

Clearance Level - Must Currently Possess

None

U.S. Citizenship Required

Yes

Is Relocation Available

No

Job Description

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full- time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.

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.

The open Principal Contract Administrator position in Manchester, NH supports contracting activities within the F-35 Development portfolio under the F-35 Solutions Product Line in the Electronic Combat Systems (ECS) Business Area. The selected candidate will support Electronic Warfare development with a variety of customers and programs to shape and close business opportunities.

BAE Systems’ Contracts organization is the trusted business partner managing customer relationships, negotiating deals, creating innovative solutions, and providing regulatory knowledge to our internal and external customers. We are committed to employee growth and development, encouraging employees to build growth-oriented careers 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, attend networking events, and rotate into different contractual roles with increasing levels of responsibility. This includes 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 influence the internal and external communities in which we work.

Principal Contract Administrator responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Own the day-to-day contractual relationship with our customers.

Keep and maintain official contractual records for all assigned proposals, contracts, and agreements.

Develop solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation. Ensures solutions are consistent with organization objectives.

Apply extensive expertise, including full knowledge of other related disciplines.

Support complex assignments requiring independent action and a high degree of initiative.

Auto req ID

486752BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Bachelor's degree and 6 years of related contracts experience or equivalent experience in DOD contracting.

Strong team players who enjoy working with program management and other functional disciplines in a supportive and complementary manner.

Sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating and negotiating with company personnel, leadership, customers, and suppliers.

Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Ability to make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

Computer skills to maintain contract records within our business systems as well as demonstrated research and presentation skills.

Eligible for a US DoD SECRET level clearance as well as special access program clearances.

Strong hands-on knowledge of, and experience with, FAR and DFAR and export regulations.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Experience with the large, complex RFPs and proposal development at BAE Systems.

Experience managing various USG and prime contract customers.

Holds an active DoD SECRET clearance and holds or is eligible for a Special Access Program clearance.

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.

City*

Manchester

State*

New Hampshire

Job_Category

Contracts

Job Code

Manufacturing Manufacturing

Affiliate Sponsor

BAE Systems

Salary : $101,398 - $172,377

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