Lead Senior Contracts Administrator

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Life/ADD & Disability

401(k) Plan

ESPP

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions in Orlando, FL seeks a Lead Senior Contracts Administrator to manage the full contract lifecycle, including negotiations, compliance, and data deliverables. You will interact with Senior Management, Program Teams, and Contracting Officers to ensure contract terms align with company policy and government requirements.

Ideal candidates have deep knowledge of FAR/DFARS, ITAR, EAR, and experience with various contract types (CPFF, T&M, FFP).

Qualifications

• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and government contracting practices.
• Experience negotiating contracts and modifications.
• Familiar with ITAR, EAR and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Interact with internal and external customers (Mgmt, Program Teams, COs).
• Administer contracts of varying types (CPFF, T&M, FFP).
• Lead negotiations of proposals and contracts with customers and suppliers.
• Support proposal development teams and interpret solicitation terms.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and ensure timely actions.
• Apply contract knowledge to develop effective solutions.

Skills

Contract negotiations

FAR/DFARS

CMMC/ITAR/EAR

Communication skills

Office software

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Readiness Delivered. At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees, and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers. Kratos has an exciting opportunity in Orlando, FL for a Lead Senior Contracts Administrator to perform various contracts administration activities in support of the business unit. Ensuring department processes and procedures are followed for complete contract life cycle management such as: maintaining complete contract files; reviewing and negotiating modifications; developing and maintaining a contract requirements flow-down matrix; contract compliance; proposal certification; monitor timely submission of data deliverables; and risk mitigation in concert with Program teams as required. Candidate will also be required to support submittal of RFQs and RFPs proposal responses to Government and DoD prime contractors and administer and negotiate contractual award transactions. Maintain Contracts database and other internal systems as required. Participate as a member of program teams and conduct contract negotiations, contract administration, and customer contact activities in accordance with contract requirements, company policies, and legal requirements; advise management of contractual rights and obligations. Must be a self-starter, independent thinker, with strong business acumen, excellent customer/communication skills and in-depth professional knowledge and understanding of Government procurement regulations (FAR, DFARS and GSA schedule process), legal, and financial principles as it relates to various contract types.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to interact with internal customers (Senior Management and Program Management Teams) and external customers (Contracting Officers, COTRs), etc.
• Ability to administer contracts of varying types (CPFF, T&M, FFP, etc.), teaming agreements, consulting agreements, non-disclosure agreements, MOUs and other contract related contractual in nature documents.
• Ability to lead and facilitate negotiations of varying types of proposals and contracts/subcontracts with customers and suppliers in accordance with company requirements and federal procurement guidelines.
• Ability to lead and facilitate support to proposal development teams of varying sizes, including interpretation of solicitation contractual terms and conditions requirements.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment as well as be proactive in ensuring timely resolution of required or necessary actions.
• Ability to utilize in-depth professional knowledge of contracts, concepts, business acumen, and company objectives to develop creative and effective solutions to contractual/program issues.

Experience And Skills

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment as the Contracts subject matter expert.
• Strong knowledge of the FAR/DFARS and commercial contracting practices.
• Strong knowledge of CMMC, ITAR, and EAR.
• Possess strong professional oral and written communication skills.
• The ability to work independently with minimum supervision and taking a process-oriented approach to work tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Strong interpersonal skills for building strong customer relationships and working with all levels of management. Offering guidance to internal functional groups (Operations, Finance, Pricing, Business Development, etc.) on contract administration and solicitation compliance requirements in accordance with company policy and federal procurement regulations.
• Ability to apply sound business judgment in a high-paced, demanding business environment and facilitate problem resolution to an internal/external customer's satisfaction.
• CPCM or equivalency in educational courses is helpful.
• Working knowledge of Deltek Costpoint business systems.

Competitive salary based on experience and education

Kratos delivers immersive, high-fidelity training environments that enhance readiness across air, ground, maritime, and space domains. Using advanced simulation systems that integrate Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR), Kratos helps warfighters build tactical skills, improve decision-making, and accelerate operational performance before they enter live operations. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And we always deliver.

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Job Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement

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