Contracts Administrator

$68,683 - $102,681/Yr

Ses Government Solutions - Washington, DC

Full-time - Mid Level

Washington, DC

Telecommunications

About the position

The Contracts Administrator at Leonardo DRS is responsible for administering and monitoring contract performance on major government contracts. This role involves negotiating and managing agreements with various stakeholders, ensuring compliance with company policies and government regulations, and providing guidance on contractual obligations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 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 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
• Participate in Truthful Cost or Pricing Data (TCPD) implementation/sweeps
• 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
• Maintain effective internal and external customer relations
• 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
• Advanced knowledge of government intellectual property (IP)/ software and data rights clauses and IP marking guidelines
• Advanced knowledge of source selection/evaluation process including cost and price analysis
• 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

Nice-to-haves

• Membership in National Contract Management Association (NCMA) and CPCM certification desired

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 focusing on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
• Programs and activities to support career growth, professional development, and skill enhancement
• Flexible work schedules with a 9/80 program
• Competitive vacation
• Health/emergency leave
• Paid parental leave
• Community service hours