Leonardo DRS

Contracts Administrator – Temp to Hire

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

  • 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 standard 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 TINA implementation/sweeps
  • Negotiate standard terms and conditions
  • Monitor contract performance and cost controls and ensures 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
  • Support, communicate, reinforce and defend DRS’ mission, values and culture
  • Maintain effective internal and external customer relations
  • May prepare of export license applications
  • May provide subcontract negotiation and management
  • Perform special projects as requested

Requirements

  • 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
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
  • competitive vacation
  • health/emergency leave
  • paid parental leave
  • community service hours
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
contract administrationcontract negotiationprice proposal analysiscontract performance monitoringgovernment contracting processcontract types (FFP, CPFF, CPIF, T&M, IDIQ)cost and price analysisgovernment property administrationcontract draftingsubcontract management
Soft Skills
communication skillscustomer relationsproblem identificationteam collaborationnegotiation skillsorganizational skillsattention to detailanalytical skillsinterpersonal skillsproject management
Certifications
CPCM certificationmembership in NCMA