Senior Government Contracts Specialist — Remote Option

Leonardo DRS, Inc.; Elm (PA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Leonardo DRS, Inc. is seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator to manage the full lifecycle of Government and Commercial contracts, including proposals, negotiations and ongoing administration.

The role offers an in-person or remote schedule from Bridgeton, MO, with strategic guidance to Integrated Product Teams and cross-functional support. Qualified candidates will have 5+ years of prime government contract experience, FAR/DFARS knowledge, and strong negotiation and drafting skills.

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 DFARS
• Knowledge of the government contracting process including sole source and competitive procurements
• Knowledge of contract types (FFP, CPFF, CPIF, T&M, IDIQ, etc.) and their proper use
• Advanced knowledge of IP/data rights clauses and IP marking guidelines
• Source selection/evaluation process including cost and price analysis
• Government property administration
• Drafting, negotiation and use of contracts, subcontracts, POs
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Contract briefing, negotiation and review experience
• Experience monitoring contracts/subcontracts of increasing complexity
• MS Office familiarity

Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor contract performance on major government contracts
• Negotiate and administer agreements between the company/customers/subcontractors/vendors ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures
• Review solicitation terms, handling award confirmations, interpreting terms and conditions
• 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
• Prepare and analyze major price proposals
• Participate in TINA implementation/sweeps
• Negotiate terms and conditions
• Monitor contract performance and cost controls
• Prepare teaming agreements, MOUs, MOAs and other contractual agreements
• Prepare contract documentation package
• Assist with export license applications and subcontract negotiation
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend DRS' mission, values and culture
• Maintain effective internal and external customer relations

Skills

FAR/DFARS

Contract administration

Negotiation

Proposal development

IP rights knowledge

Compliance tracking

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Leonardo DRS, Inc. is seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator to manage the full lifecycle of Government and Commercial contracts, including proposals, negotiations and ongoing administration.

The role offers an in-person or remote schedule from Bridgeton, MO, with strategic guidance to Integrated Product Teams and cross-functional support. Qualified candidates will have 5+ years of prime government contract experience, FAR/DFARS knowledge, and strong negotiation and drafting skills.