Onsite Contracts Administrator II – Naval Ship Projects

BAE Systems, Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems Maritime Solutions Norfolk is seeking a skilled contracts professional to support complex government and commercial shipboard contracts from Norfolk, VA. The role emphasizes maintaining regulatory compliance, coordinating proposals, and effectively communicating with customers and internal teams.

You will manage contract lifecycles, prepare and review documents, and serve as a primary contact for contractual matters while upholding company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant contracts experience or equivalent.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating and negotiating with company personnel, customers and suppliers.
• Computer skills to maintain contract records as well as prepare reports and documents in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to make decisions using sound judgement while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• Demonstrated research and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, multitask, and consistently follow through on assignments.
• Detail-oriented, ensuring accuracy in all work products.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and demonstrate a working understanding of the USG acquisition and procurement environment, contracts function, adherence to company policies, commercial contracting methods, FAR/DFAR, and other requirements.
• General understanding of pricing environment in government contracting. 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. Support the preparation of proposal documents for submittal to customers. Coordinate with other company functions to ensure reviews are scheduled and conducted. Research and make recommendations on contract language.
• Perform and monitor all aspects of assigned contracts including accuracy of order entry data, contract funding, scope changes, amendments, account receivables, delivery schedules, legal matters, etc.
• Maintain contract data and collect other data for reporting to management.
• Compile and maintain all required contractual records and documents per contract and company requirements. Act as the official repository for all contractual documents.
• Provide contract negotiation and administration on the complex and/or critical programs encompassing all phases of the contract life cycle (pre-proposal - contract close out)
• Primary point of contact between the company and customer for contractual matters. Draft, prepare, and execute certain internal and external correspondence on contractual matters with increasing levels of autonomy.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Negotiation

Proposal coordination

Contract administration

Organization

Attention to detail

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

BAE Systems Maritime Solutions Norfolk is seeking a skilled contracts professional to support complex government and commercial shipboard contracts from Norfolk, VA. The role emphasizes maintaining regulatory compliance, coordinating proposals, and effectively communicating with customers and internal teams.

You will manage contract lifecycles, prepare and review documents, and serve as a primary contact for contractual matters while upholding company policies and procedures.