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Posted March 26, 2026
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- Seeking a Subcontract Administrator responsible for administration of high risk/high complexity subcontracts from start to finish.
- Monitors subcontractor performance for conformance to the subcontract.
- Work independently, as well as serve as subject matter expert for sub contractual matters within a cross-functional program team for the sourcing of complex material, software, and/or services through following established and approved procurement policies and procedures.
- May provide work leadership for lower-level employees.
- Leads and conducts the preparation/negotiation of highly complex subcontracts and is a performance example to junior/midlevel subcontract administrators.
- Prepares solicitation documents for highly complex and/or high-risk acquisitions to include statements of work, terms and conditions (including flow-down terms and conditions), bid or performance evaluation factors, and other measures incorporated into the requests for proposal as may be appropriate for the procurement.
- Serves as the focal point when bids are received, reviews both the technical and cost proposals with program teams and resolves/addresses any identified supplier exceptions through engagement and coordination with supporting program functions.
- Consults with company staff representing the Legal, Technical, Financial, and Managerial interests of the subcontract award and technical performance.
- Drive Zero Defect initiatives with subcontractors.
- Ensures the receipt, accuracy and timeliness of subcontractor submitted documents relating to subcontract deliverables, including invoices and resolving invoice issues if they arise, as well as monitoring performance relative to timeliness, cost considerations, and technical objectives.
- Reviews documentation for subcontracts to ensure compliance with industry and government contract requirements and internal BAE Systems policies and procedures.
- Prepares Cost Analysis and/or Price Analysis, negotiation memos, written reports, letters, and memoranda required for internal and external distribution.
- Maintains CPSR compliant subcontract files.
- Prepares and presents briefings to Programs and Management on subcontracting matters.
- Leads and coordinates subcontracting activities with various internal and external sources.
- Able to assess, prioritize, drive issues to closure and be assertive when required.
Commitments
Willingness and desire for continuous improvement
U.S.
Travel
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.
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.
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- Experience in a large multifaceted electronic manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with defense aerospace industry & regulations
- Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations policies and procedures, FAR/DFAR
- Strong working experience generating, negotiating and executing major subcontracts/purchases.
- Demonstrated ability to resolve contractual conflicts with subcontractors through negotiations and contractual vehicles.
- Project / Supplier Management
- Financial Acumen
- Strategic/Critical Thinking
- Willingness and desire for continuous improvement
- Negotiating Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Excellent time management/organizational skills
- Ability to find win-win solutions; a 'make it happen' attitude
- Proficient use of MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word)
- Bachelor's Degree and 5 or more years of directly related work experience in contracting and supplier management or equivalent education / experience .
- U.S.
- Travel
Preferred Skills
- U.S.
- Familiarity with Oracle purchasing system
- Secret clearance or secret eligible.
- Cost Analysis experience
- Graduate Degree in a related field.
- Professional Supply Chain Certification: C.P.M., C.P.S.M., P.M.P.
Education
- (Not required) – Bachelor's Degree and 5 or more years of directly related work experience in contracting and supplier management or equivalent education / experience .
- (Not required) – Graduate Degree in a related field.
- (Not required) – Professional Supply Chain Certification: C.P.M., C.P.S.M., P.M.P.
Job Description
Seeking a Subcontract Administrator responsible for administration of high risk/high complexity subcontracts from start to finish. Monitors subcontractor performance for conformance to the subcontract. Work independently, as well as serve as subject matter expert for sub contractual matters within a cross-functional program team for the sourcing of complex material, software, and/or services through following established and approved procurement policies and procedures. May provide work leadership for lower-level employees. Leads and conducts the preparation/negotiation of highly complex subcontracts and is a performance example to junior/midlevel subcontract administrators.
Prepares solicitation documents for highly complex and/or high-risk acquisitions to include statements of work, terms and conditions (including flow-down terms and conditions), bid or performance evaluation factors, and other measures incorporated into the requests for proposal as may be appropriate for the procurement. Serves as the focal point when bids are received, reviews both the technical and cost proposals with program teams and resolves/addresses any identified supplier exceptions through engagement and coordination with supporting program functions. Consults with company staff representing the Legal, Technical, Financial, and Managerial interests of the subcontract award and technical performance. Drive Zero Defect initiatives with subcontractors.
Ensures the receipt, accuracy and timeliness of subcontractor submitted documents relating to subcontract deliverables, including invoices and resolving invoice issues if they arise, as well as monitoring performance relative to timeliness, cost considerations, and technical objectives.
Reviews documentation for subcontracts to ensure compliance with industry and government contract requirements and internal BAE Systems policies and procedures. Prepares Cost Analysis and/or Price Analysis, negotiation memos, written reports, letters, and memoranda required for internal and external distribution. Maintains CPSR compliant subcontract files.
Prepares and presents briefings to Programs and Management on subcontracting matters. Leads and coordinates subcontracting activities with various internal and external sources. Able to assess, prioritize, drive issues to closure and be assertive when required.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Experience in a large multifaceted electronic manufacturing environment
Familiarity with defense aerospace industry & regulations
Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations policies and procedures, FAR/DFAR
Strong working experience generating, negotiating and executing major subcontracts/purchases.
Demonstrated ability to resolve contractual conflicts with subcontractors through negotiations and contractual vehicles.
Project / Supplier Management
Financial Acumen
Strategic/Critical Thinking
Willingness and desire for continuous improvement
Negotiating Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication
Excellent time management/organizational skills
Ability to find win-win solutions; a 'make it happen' attitude
Proficient use of MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word)
Bachelor's Degree and 5 or more years of directly related work experience in contracting and supplier management or equivalent education / experience .
U.S. Citizenship
Travel
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Familiarity with Oracle purchasing system
Secret clearance or secret eligible.
Cost Analysis experience
Graduate Degree in a related field.
Professional Supply Chain Certification: C.P.M., C.P.S.M., P.M.P.
Terms & Conditions
Flexible Payment Terms aka Milestones
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $82779 - $140723
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 Electronic 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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.
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.
Seeking a Subcontract Administrator responsible for administration of high risk/high complexity subcontracts from start to finish. Monitors subcontractor performance for conformance to the subcontract. Work independently, as well as serve as subject matter expert for sub contractual matters within a cross-functional program team for the sourcing of complex material, software, and/or services through following established and approved procurement policies and procedures. May provide work leadership for lower-level employees. Leads and conducts the preparation/negotiation of highly complex subcontracts and is a performance example to junior/midlevel subcontract administrators.
Prepares solicitation documents for highly complex and/or high-risk acquisitions to include statements of work, terms and conditions (including flow-down terms and conditions), bid or performance evaluation factors, and other measures incorporated into the requests for proposal as may be appropriate for the procurement. Serves as the focal point when bids are received, reviews both the technical and cost proposals with program teams and resolves/addresses any identified supplier exceptions through engagement and coordination with supporting program functions. Consults with company staff representing the Legal, Technical, Financial, and Managerial interests of the subcontract award and technical performance. Drive Zero Defect initiatives with subcontractors.
Ensures the receipt, accuracy and timeliness of subcontractor submitted documents relating to subcontract deliverables, including invoices and resolving invoice issues if they arise, as well as monitoring performance relative to timeliness, cost considerations, and technical objectives.
Reviews documentation for subcontracts to ensure compliance with industry and government contract requirements and internal BAE Systems policies and procedures. Prepares Cost Analysis and/or Price Analysis, negotiation memos, written reports, letters, and memoranda required for internal and external distribution. Maintains CPSR compliant subcontract files.
Prepares and presents briefings to Programs and Management on subcontracting matters. Leads and coordinates subcontracting activities with various internal and external sources. Able to assess, prioritize, drive issues to closure and be assertive when required.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Experience in a large multifaceted electronic manufacturing environment
Familiarity with defense aerospace industry & regulations
Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations policies and procedures, FAR/DFAR
Strong working experience generating, negotiating and executing major subcontracts/purchases.
Demonstrated ability to resolve contractual conflicts with subcontractors through negotiations and contractual vehicles.
Project / Supplier Management
Financial Acumen
Strategic/Critical Thinking
Willingness and desire for continuous improvement
Negotiating Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication
Excellent time management/organizational skills
Ability to find win-win solutions; a 'make it happen' attitude
Proficient use of MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word)
Bachelor's Degree and 5 or more years of directly related work experience in contracting and supplier management or equivalent education / experience .
U.S. Citizenship
Travel
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Familiarity with Oracle purchasing system
Secret clearance or secret eligible.
Cost Analysis experience
Graduate Degree in a related field.
Professional Supply Chain Certification: C.P.M., C.P.S.M., P.M.P.
Terms & Conditions
Flexible Payment Terms aka Milestones
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $82779 - $140723
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 Electronic 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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.
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.