Contracts Administrator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +10 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee and evaluate the performance of contracts related to government projects.

• Support the negotiation and management of agreements with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.

• Keep contract and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) information updated in Contract Management Software.

• Ensure precise data input, tracking, and reporting from the pre-award stage to contract closeout.

• Manage spare parts contracts from the initial quote until delivery and final payment.

• Assess solicitation terms, confirm contract awards, and review agreement terms and conditions, including amendments and modifications.

• Recognize risks and potential issues within contract terms and conditions.

• Address inquiries concerning contract obligations and amendments.

• Manage contract deliverables, invoicing, and cash collection processes.

• Draft proposals and evaluate moderately complex pricing proposals.

• Input data and negotiate standard terms and conditions.

• Oversee contract performance and cost controls to ensure compliance.

• Create teaming agreements, Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs), consultant agreements, sales representative agreements, and other contractual documents.

• Generate contractual documents and compile contract documentation packages as directed.

• Engage in management reviews of proposals/contracts and program assessments.

• Foster relationships with internal and external customers.

• Prepare export license applications as necessary.

• Provide negotiation and management support for subcontracts as needed.

• Undertake special projects as requested.

• Uphold and promote the mission, values, and culture of DRS.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

• At least 2 years of pertinent experience.

• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.

• Experience in briefing, negotiating, and reviewing contracts and agreements.

• Familiarity with monitoring contracts and subcontracts of increasing complexity and value.

• Proficient in general computer skills and knowledgeable in Microsoft Office applications.

• Understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS).

• Knowledge of terms and conditions for Fixed Price (FFP), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Cost Plus Incentive Fee (CPIF), Time & Materials (T&M), Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), and other contract types.

• Understanding of government intellectual property/software and data rights clauses, as well as IP marking guidelines.

• Familiarity with source selection and evaluation, including cost and price analysis.

• Experience managing government property.

• Comprehension of contract/purchase order terms and conditions, along with government contracting processes.

• Knowledge of government contract administration responsibilities, including subcontract flow-downs, change management, inspection, acceptance, payment, warranty, closeout, and record retention.

• Experienced in drafting, negotiating, and utilizing contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, teaming agreements, and other agreements.

• Familiarity with Costpoint and/or Unison software.

• Knowledge of AI tools such as ChatGPT, Grok, and/or Claude.

🏝️ Benefits

• Performance-based annual bonuses.

• Equity awards.

• Overtime compensation for non-exempt employees, where applicable.

• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision plans.

• Employer-matching 401(k) retirement savings plan.

• Paid time off encompassing vacation, holidays, and sick leave, including mandated paid sick leave.

• Parental leave benefits.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Support for professional development.

• Life and disability insurance coverage.

• Company contributions to health savings accounts.

• Access to telemedicine services.

• Legal insurance.

• Wellness programs aimed at enhancing physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

• Opportunities for career advancement and skill development through various programs and activities.

• Flexible working hours.

• 9/80 work schedule option.

• Competitive vacation policies.

• Health/emergency leave.

• Paid parental leave.

• Community service hours.