Contracts Administrator

Role Overview

• Administer and monitor contract performance on government contracts in coordination with the Contracts Lead
• Assist with the negotiation and administration of agreements between the company/customers/subcontractors/vendors ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures
• Review standard contract solicitation terms, handle contract award confirmations, interpret agreement terms and conditions and identify potential issues, review agreement amendments/modifications, and incorporate 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
• 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
• Assist in the preparation of export license applications
• Assist with subcontract negotiation and management
• Perform special projects as requested

Requirements

• 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, payment, warranty, close-out, and records retention
• Knowledge and thorough understanding of proper drafting, negotiation and use of contracts, subcontracts, POs teaming and other forms of agreements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Basic understanding of contract/agreement briefings, negotiation, and review
• Basic knowledge of monitoring contracts/subcontracts
• Membership in National Contract Management Association (NCMA) and CPCM certification desired
• General computer proficiency and familiarity with Microsoft Office programs
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to perform data analysis to support contract administration, reporting, compliance tracking, and issue resolution
• Experience or familiarity with databases and data management systems, including maintaining records, validating data, generating reports, and supporting data integrity
• Familiarity with AI-enabled tools and applications used to support document review, research, workflow efficiency, and business process improvement
• Ability to assess information for accuracy, identify discrepancies or trends, and communicate results effectively
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, and ability to learn contract management and reporting systems.

Benefits

• competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• company contribution to a health savings account
• telemedicine
• life and disability insurance
• legal insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
• flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
• competitive vacation
• health/emergency leave
• paid parental leave
• community service hours