Senior Contracts Administrator - California Remote Worker

Job Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor contract performance on major government contracts
• Assists with the negotiation and administration of agreements between the company / customers / subcontractors / vendors ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures
• Responsible for reviewing contract solicitation terms, handling contract award confirmations, interpreting agreement terms and conditions and identifying potential issues, reviewing agreement amendments / modifications and incorporating changes
• Review contractual documents to ensure adherence to company policy, government specifications and requirements, identify risks and areas of concern on contract terms and conditions and provide contractual advice, guidance and support to the Contract Lead / Program and Operations Managers
• Respond to inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions
• Supports fulfillment of contract deliverables, billings and cash collections
• Assists in proposal preparation for customer requirements
• Prepare and analyze major price proposals
• Participate in TINA implementation / sweeps
• Negotiate terms and conditions under contract lead direction
• Monitor contract performance and cost controls and ensure compliance with contract terms
• Prepare teaming agreements, MOUs, MOAs, and domestic and international consultant / sales representative agreements and other contractual agreements
• Prepare contractual documents, including the preparation of contract terms and conditions, and assemble contract documentation package
• Participate in management review of proposals / contracts and in the conduct of program reviews
• Assist in the preparation of export license applications
• Assist with subcontract negotiation and management
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend DRS’ mission, values and culture
• Maintain effective internal and external customer relations
• Perform special projects as requested

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related discipline with a minimum of 5 years related experience.
• Strong knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS)
• Strong understanding of contract / purchase order terms and conditions and detailed knowledge of the government contracting process including sole source and competitive procurements
• Comprehensive knowledge of the terms and conditions appropriate for different contract types (FFP, CPFF, CPIF, T&M, IDIQ, etc.) and their proper use
• Advanced knowledge of government intellectual property (IP) / software and data rights clauses and IP marking guidelines
• Advanced knowledge of source selection / evaluation process including cost and price analysis
• Knowledge of requirements for and experienced in administration of government property
• Detailed knowledge of government contract administration duties including subcontract flow downs, change management, inspection, acceptance, payment, warranty, close-out and records retention
• Detailed knowledge and thorough understanding of proper drafting, negotiation and use of contracts, subcontracts, POs teaming and other forms of agreements
• Must be willing and able to travel up 10% of the time
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Contract / agreement briefing, negotiation and review experience
• Experience in monitoring contracts / subcontracts of increasing complexity and value
• Membership in National Contract Management Association (NCMA) and CPCM certification desired
• General computer proficiency and familiarity with Microsoft Office programs

U.S. Citizenship required. The expected pay scale for this position in California is $86,885.00 / year - $124,245.00 / year.

Should the level, location, or scope of the position change during the hiring process, the pay scale may be modified accordingly.

• When extending an offer of employment, Leonardo DRS considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position;
• any Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, the candidate’s relevant work experience, education / training, certifications, and key skills;

internal equity; and market and business considerations.