Principal Contracts Administrator

Job Description
BAE Systems, one of the world's leading defense contractors and a Fortune 500 Company, is looking to add a Principal Contracts Administrator within the Naval Guns International Product line to help implement industry-leading contracting practices in support of our growing business to be located in either Minneapolis, MN, Louisville. KY or Sterling Heights, MI.

Responsibilities
This position will coordinate and manage complex international and commercial proposals, contracts and contract modifications. Candidates will apply and expand on knowledge, skills and experience required for effective contract administration, including negotiations and regular communication with customers and management. Candidates will develop and maintain professional and dependable relationships with both internal and external customers. 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. Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Develop and maintain knowledge and working understanding of Foreign Governments (primarily Canada) Acquisition and Procurement environment, the BAE Systems Contracts function and relevant company policies and procedures, commercial contracting methods, export and other government regulations.
• Support assigned proposals and analyze solicitations, prepare summaries with attention to financial and business risk, participate in proposal team meetings, prepare terms, conditions and assumptions, review technical and pricing bids for accuracy and consistency.
• Prepare proposal documents for submittal to customers.
• Coordinate with other company functions to ensure reviews are scheduled and conducted.
• Obtain required signatures prior to submittal of proposals or execution of contractual documents.
• Perform and monitor all aspects of assigned contracts including accuracy of order entry data, contract funding, scope changes, amendments,