Senior Contracts Administrator

Senior Contracts Administrator

Location:

Fitchburg, MA, US, 01420

Job

The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.

Our Fitchburg, MA facility has an immediate need for a Senior Contracts Administrator to provide expert contracts support for opportunities in steam turbines and rotating electrical machinery. You will work closely with program management, supply chain, and engineering to achieve objectives in a fast paced and dynamic environment.

• Administer and monitor contract performance on major government contracts
• Conduct the negotiation and administration of agreements between the company, customers, subcontractors, and vendors, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures
• Review contract solicitation terms, handle contract award confirmations, interpret agreement terms and conditions, identify potential issues, and incorporate changes to amendments/modifications
• Review contractual documents to ensure adherence to company policy, government specifications and requirements; identify risks and provide contractual advice, guidance and support to the Contract Lead/Program and Operations Managers
• Respond to inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions
• Provide fulfillment of contract deliverables, billings and cash collections
• Conduct proposal preparation for customer requirements
• Prepare and analyze major price proposals
• Participate in TINA implementation/sweeps
• Negotiate terms and conditions
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in 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
• Contract/agreement briefing, negotiation and review experience
• Experience in monitoring contracts/subcontracts of increasing complexity and value

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $85,600 - $125,714. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, geographic location, business considerations, scope, responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity.

Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In…