Senior Principal Contract Administrator

Senior Principal Contract Administrator As a Senior Principal Contract Administrator in the Tactical Solutions contracts department, reporting to a Manager, Contracts, you will assume a hands-on role as an individual contributor. The Contracts Strategic Capabilities Unit delivers the expertise and business acumen to increase value across the enterprise by providing actionable information with recommendations and opportunities to drive sustainable business growth. What You'll Do: Provide active contract negotiation and administration on a variety of programs encompassing all phases of the contract life cycle (pre-proposal through contract closeout). Collaborate with other employees in the department, cross-functionally and with program personnel, and for establishing effective relationships with key customers. Be the contracting expert in the room when working with program teams. Review contracts and related documents to assess risk to the company and recommend mitigation approaches. Ensure compliance with various federal regulations and BAE Systems policies. 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: BS/BA in a related field plus 8 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. Experience in a contracts function or equivalent experience in DoW contracting. Sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating, and negotiating with company personnel, leadership, and customers. Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to make decisions using sound judgement 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. Expert-level hands-on knowledge and experience with the FAR and DFARS. Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills: Experience with large, complex RFPs and proposal development. Experience managing various USG and prime contract customers. An active DoW SECRET or TS/SCI clearance and holds or is eligible for a Special Access Program clearance. Pay Information: Full-Time Salary Range: $118747 - $201870 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. 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 teammaking 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.

Created: 2026-03-05