Senior Contracts Administrator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +12 more states.

📋 Description

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

• Negotiate and manage agreements among the company, clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.

• Examine solicitation terms, contract awards, agreement stipulations, amendments, and modifications.

• Analyze agreement terms and conditions to identify potential challenges.

• Assess contractual documents for compliance with policy, government specifications, and requirements.

• Recognize contractual risks and concerns, offering advice, guidance, and support to Contract Leads, Program Managers, and Operations Managers.

• Address inquiries regarding contract responsibilities and revisions.

• Ensure the fulfillment of contract deliverables, billing processes, and cash collection.

• Prepare and analyze significant pricing proposals.

• Engage in TINA implementation and sweeps.

• Negotiate terms and conditions effectively.

• Monitor contract performance, cost controls, and ensure adherence to compliance standards.

• Draft teaming agreements, MOUs, MOAs, consultant agreements, sales representative agreements, and other contractual documents.

• Prepare contract terms and conditions, along with assembling contract documentation packages.

• Participate in management reviews of proposals/contracts and program evaluations.

• Assist with the applications for export licenses.

• Support subcontract negotiation and management efforts.

• Promote, communicate, and uphold DRS’ mission, values, and culture.

• Maintain strong internal and external customer relationships.

• Execute special projects as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in managing Prime US Government contracts, FMS contracts, and/or Commercial contracts.

• NCMA Certified Contracts Professional (CFCM, CPCM) is preferred.

• Robust knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS).

• Strong grasp of contract/purchase order terms and conditions.

• Extensive understanding of the government contracting process, including sole source and competitive procurements.

• In-depth knowledge of terms and conditions for FFP, CPFF, CPIF, T&M, IDIQ, and various other contract types.

• Advanced understanding of government intellectual property/software and data rights clauses along with IP marking guidelines.

• Proficient in source selection/evaluation, including cost and price analysis.

• Familiarity and experience in administering government property.

• Detailed knowledge of government contract administration, including subcontract flow-downs, change management, inspection, acceptance, payment, warranty, close-out, and records retention.

• Thorough understanding of drafting, negotiating, and utilizing contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, teaming agreements, and other agreements.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience in contract/agreement briefing, negotiation, and review.

• Track record of monitoring contracts/subcontracts of increasing complexity and value.

• General computer proficiency and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual performance-based bonuses.

• Equity awards.

• Overtime pay for non-exempt employees as applicable.

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision).

• Employer matching 401(k) retirement plan.

• Company contributions to a health savings account.

• Access to telemedicine services.

• Life and disability insurance.

• Legal insurance.

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

• Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Flexible work schedules.

• 9/80 work program.

• Competitive vacation packages.

• Paid holidays.

• Paid sick leave, including state-mandated paid sick leave.

• Paid parental leave.

• Community service hours.