Principal Contracts Administrator

Job ID : 113269

The Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics business provides leading naval computing infrastructure, network and data distribution and middleware enterprise services, as well as world-class manufacturing and support capabilities.

Job Summary

Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics is seeking a highly experienced Principal Contracts Administrator to lead contract lifecycle management for complex government and commercial agreements, in accordance with bid specifications, FAR / DFAR, other government regulations and internal policies.

This role will manage negotiation, drafting, compliance, and risk mitigation activities, as well as provide subject matter expertise and mentor junior staff to ensure contract performance and organizational objectives are met.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the administration and monitoring of contract performance on major / complex government contracts
• Conduct the negotiation and administration of agreements between the company / customers / subcontractors / vendors ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures
• Responsible for contract solicitation terms, handling contract award confirmations, interpreting agreement terms and conditions and identifying potential issues, reviewing agreement amendments / modifications and incorporating 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 provides contractual advice, guidance to the program and operations managers
• Respond to inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions
• Provide fulfillment of contract deliverables, billings and cash collections
• Conduct proposal preparation for customer requirements
• Prepare and analyze complex price proposals
• Participate in Truthful Cost or Pricing Data (TCPD) implementation / sweeps
• 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
• Coordinate management review of proposals / contracts and participate in the conduct of program reviews
• Prepare export license applications
• May provide work leadership for lower-level employees

Secondary Accountabilities

Qualifications

Preferred Experience / Qualifications

Familiarity with applicable export control and trade compliance rules

CPCM

U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9 / 80 program, competitive vacation, health / emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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