Principal Contracts Administrator

Job 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, handle contract award confirmations, interpret agreement terms and conditions, and identify potential issues
• 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
• Prepare and analyze major price proposals
• Participate in TINA 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
• Aid 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline with a minimum of 5 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
• 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