Contracts Administrator

Contracts Administrator

Location:

Largo, FL, US, 33773;
Johnstown, PA, US, 15904;
Burnsville, MN, US, 55337

Job

The Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics business provides leading naval computing infrastructure, network and data distribution and middleware enterprise services, as well as world-class manufacturing and support capabilities.

We are hiring a Contracts Administrator to join our Naval Electronics team.

This opportunity is eligible to work a hybrid schedule (minimum of 2-3 days onsite) based out of one of the following locations:

• Computing and Networks Center of Excellence
  - Johnstown, PA
• Submarine Combat Systems Center of Excellence
  - Twin Cities, MN
• Sensors Center of Excellence
  - Largo, FL

• Administer and monitor contract performance on government contracts
• May assist 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
• Respond to inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions
• Conduct fulfillment of contract deliverables, billings and cash collections
• Prepare proposals for customer requirements
• Prepare and analyze moderately complex price proposals
• Participate in Truthful Cost or Pricing Data (TCPD) implementation/sweeps
• Negotiate standard 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
• Under direction, 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
• Maintain effective internal and external customer relations
• May assist in preparation of export license applications
• May assist with subcontract negotiation and management
• Perform special projects as requested

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline with a minimum of 2 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
• Strong knowledge of government intellectual property (IP)/software and data rights clauses and IP marking guidelines
• Detailed knowledge of source selection/evaluation process including cost and price analysis
• Strong 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
• 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. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

The salary…