Associate Contracts Administrator

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The Leonardo DRS Airborne and Intelligence Systems business is a global leader and strategic partner committed to delivering world-class, full life-cycle defense and intelligence products that protect the security of our nation and our allies.  From air combat training to state-of-the-art electronic warfare systems, our technology is deployed by virtually all U.S. military and government agencies around the world.

Administer and monitor contract performance on government contracts in coordination with the Contracts Lead. May assist with the negotiation and administration of agreements between the company/customers/subcontractors/vendors ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures

• Work with Contract Lead to administer and monitor contract performance on government contracts 
• Provide support for the negotiation and administration of agreements between the company/customers/subcontractors/vendors ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures
• Responsible for reviewing standard contract solicitation terms, handling contract award confirmations, interpreting agreement terms and conditions and identifying potential issues, reviewing agreement amendments/modifications, and incorporating changes under the advisement and direction of the Contracts Lead
• Review contractual documents to ensure adherence to company policy, government specifications and requirements, identify risks and areas of concern on contract terms and conditions 
• Respond to standard inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions
• Assist/support fulfillment of contract deliverables, billings, and cash collections
• Assist in proposal preparation for customer requirements
• Prepare standard price proposals
• Participate in TINA implementation/sweeps under Contract Lead direction
• Monitor contract performance and cost controls and ensure compliance with contract terms
• Assist in preparing routine teaming agreements, MOUs, MOAs, and domestic and international consultant/sales representative agreements and other contractual agreements
• Under direction, 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
• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend DRS' mission, values, and culture
• Maintain effective internal and external customer relations
• May assist in the preparation of export license applications
• May assist with subcontract negotiation and management
• Perform special projects as requested

• Associate's degree in related discipline or 2+ years of related experience. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS)
• Basic understanding of contract/purchase order terms and conditions and detailed knowledge of the government contracting process including sole source and competitive procurements
• Knowledge of the terms and conditions appropriate for different contract types (FFP, CPFF, CPIF, T&M, IDIQ, etc.) and their proper use
• Knowledge of government intellectual property (IP)/ software and data rights clauses and IP marking guidelines
• Knowledge of source selection/evaluation process including cost and price analysis
• Knowledge of requirements for administration of government property
• Knowledge of government contract administration duties including subcontract flow downs, change management, inspection, acceptance,