Contracts Administrator
Leonardo DRS
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Fort Walton Beach • Florida • United States
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About the role
- Work with Contract Lead to administer and monitor contract performance on government contracts
- Provide support for the negotiation and administration of agreements between the company/customers/subcontractors/vendors ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures
- Responsible for reviewing standard contract solicitation terms, handling contract award confirmations, interpreting agreement terms and conditions and identifying potential issues
- 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 standard inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions
- Assist/support fulfillment of contract deliverables, billings and cash collections
- Assist in proposal preparation for customer requirements
- Prepare standard price proposals
- Participate in TINA implementation/sweeps under Contract Lead direction
- Monitor contract performance and cost controls and ensure compliance with contract terms
- Assist in preparing routine 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
- Support, communicate, reinforce and defend DRS’ mission, values and culture
- Maintain effective internal and external customer relations
- May assist in the preparation of export license applications
- May assist with subcontract negotiation and management
- Perform special projects as requested
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in related discipline with a 2+ years of related experience
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS)
- Basic understanding of contract/purchase order terms and conditions
- Detailed knowledge of the government contracting process including sole source and competitive procurements
- Knowledge of different contract types (FFP, CPFF, CPIF, T&M, IDIQ, etc.) and their proper use
- Knowledge of government intellectual property (IP)/ software and data rights clauses and IP marking guidelines
- Knowledge of source selection/evaluation process including cost and price analysis
- Knowledge of requirements for administration of government property
- Knowledge of government contract administration duties including subcontract flow downs, change management, inspection, acceptance, payment, warranty, close-out and records retention
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Basic understanding of contract/agreement briefings, negotiation and review
- Basic knowledge of monitoring contracts/subcontracts
- Membership in National Contract Management Association (NCMA) and CPCM certification desired
- General computer proficiency and familiarity with Microsoft Office programs
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- company contribution to a health savings account
- telemedicine
- life and disability insurance
- legal insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
- flexible work schedules with 9/80 program
- competitive vacation
- health/emergency leave
- paid parental leave
- community service hours
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
contract administrationcontract negotiationcontract performance monitoringproposal preparationcost analysisgovernment contracting processcontract typesgovernment property administrationsubcontract managementcontract documentation
Soft Skills
communication skillscustomer relationsproblem-solvingattention to detailorganizational skillsteam collaborationnegotiation skillsanalytical skillsinterpersonal skillsadaptability
Certifications
CPCM certificationNCMA membership