Senior Contracts Administrator

About the role

The Leonardo DRS Land Systems business is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers. We are a 6 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.

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 agreement amendments / modifications and incorporate 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
• Prepare and submit compliant Truthful Cost or Pricing Data proposals, negotiate terms and conditions, monitor contract performance, and ensure consistent adherence to contractual requirements

Requirements

• 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)
• 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
• Advanced knowledge 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
• General computer proficiency and familiarity with Microsoft Office programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline
• NCMA Certified Contracts Professional (CFCM, CPCM) preferred
• 5+ years of experience administering Prime US Government contracts, FMS contracts, and/or Commercial contracts
• Strong knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS)
• 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
• Advanced knowledge 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
• General computer proficiency and familiarity with Microsoft Office programs

Skills

• Strong knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS)
• 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
• Advanced knowledge 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
• General computer proficiency and familiarity with Microsoft Office programs

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including state-mandated paid sick leave)
• Parental leave benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development support
• Life and disability insurance coverage
• Legal insurance
• Flexible work schedule

Pay

The salary range for this position is $79,919.00/year - $103,895.00/year for the states of Illinois and Minnesota. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity.

Schedule

This role is based out of our Bridgeton, MO facility and will have the option to work an in person or remote schedule.