Senior Government Contracts Lead (Remote/Hybrid)

Leonardo DRS, Inc.; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off including vacation,holyd

Sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development support

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator for a full-time role based at our Bridgeton, MO facility, with the option for in-person or remote work. This position manages the full lifecycle of Government and Commercial contracts, including proposals, negotiation, and ongoing administration, ensuring policy alignment and risk mitigation.

The role provides strategic contractual guidance to Integrated Product Teams, responds to inquiries on contract obligations, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience administering Prime US Government contracts, FMS contracts, and/or Commercial contracts.
• NCMA Certified Contracts Professional (CFCM, CPCM) preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor contract performance on major government contracts.
• Conduct the negotiation and administration of agreements between the company/customers/subcontractors/vendors ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Review 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 and provide contractual advice, guidance and support to the Contract Lead/Program and Operations Managers.
• Respond to inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions.
• Provide fulfillment of contract deliverables, billings and cash collections.
• Conduct proposal preparation for customer requirements.
• Prepare and analyze major price proposals.
• Negotiate 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.
• 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.
• Assist in the preparation of export license applications.
• Assist with subcontract negotiation and management.
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend DRS' mission, values and culture.
• Maintain effective internal and external customer relations.
• Perform special projects as requested.

Skills

Communication skills

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Contract administration

Negotiation

IP / data rights knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator for a full-time role based at our Bridgeton, MO facility, with the option for in-person or remote work. This position manages the full lifecycle of Government and Commercial contracts, including proposals, negotiation, and ongoing administration, ensuring policy alignment and risk mitigation.

The role provides strategic contractual guidance to Integrated Product Teams, responds to inquiries on contract obligations, and