Manager Contracts

Manager Contracts

Location:

Melbourne, FL, US, 32935

Job Summary:

Join Leonardo DRS EOIS as a Manager, Contracts and lead the full lifecycle of complex government contracts supporting advanced electro-optical and infrared solutions for U.S. soldiers, ground vehicles, and airborne platforms. In this hands-on leadership role, you will guide contract strategy, proposal development, negotiations, administration, compliance, and closeout while partnering closely with program, operations, finance, and senior leadership teams. This is an opportunity for an experienced contracts professional with strong FAR/DFARS expertise to protect company interests, mentor team members, and make a direct impact on mission-critical defense programs.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct the preparation, administration, and management of government contracts
• Responsible for the negotiation and administration of agreements between the company/customers/subcontractors/vendors ensuring adherence to Company policies and procedures
• Manage, administer, and monitor contract performance and delivery schedules
• Oversee proposal preparation and contract negotiation
• Review contractual documents to ensure adherence to company policy, government specifications and requirements and provide contractual advice, guidance and support to the contracts lead /program and operations management
• Mentor and provide guidance and direction to (and may manage) less-experienced contract administrators
• Assist in the development of bid strategy and proposal preparation and review
• Manage the performance requirements and delivery schedules of multiple or complex contracts
• Coordinate contract closeouts and handle audits
• Provide adequate supervision and guidance to assigned staff and ensure they perform their duties properly and in a timely manner
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend DRS' mission, values and culture

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field with seven or more years of progressive experience in government contracts
• Proven negotiating skills and the ability to exercise sound business judgment and discretion is critical
• Comprehensive knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and government procurement/contracting cycle spanning all major contract types
• Experience in the management of government contracts
• Detailed 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
• 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
• Familiarity with general business operations and management functions and principles (business development, finance/accounting, operations, information technology)
• Ability to interact professionally and effectively at all levels of the organization
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
• Prefer membership in the National Contract Management Association and CPCM designation highly desirable
• Previous management experience
• General computer proficiency and familiarity with Microsoft Office programs
• U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires the ability to obtain an active DOD security clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k)…