Senior Subcontracts Administrator

Job Summary

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a Full Time Senior Subcontracts Administrator in Bridgeton, MO.  This position will support the program team by managing major suppliers costs, schedules, and performance on various programs.  They will also ensure compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct proposal preparation, subcontract negotiation, and administration of complex subcontracts


• Develop subcontract specifications, requirements, statements of work, and terms and conditions for the procurement of materials, equipment and services in support of multiple contract types. 


• Provide strategy and recommendations to internal staff and subcontractors on procurement issues


• Select or recommend subcontractors


• Evaluate proposals and monitor company performance on subcontract obligations.


• Prepare contractual documents, including the preparation of subcontract terms and conditions, and assemble subcontract documentation package


• Coordinate additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts


• Negotiate and administer agreements between the company/customers/subcontractors/vendors ensuring adherence to company policy, government specifications and requirements


• Monitor subcontract performance on government contracts


• Respond to standard inquiries regarding subcontract obligations and revisions


• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend DRS’ mission, values and culture


• Maintain effective internal and external customer relations


• Perform special projects as requested


• Train internal staff on subcontract-related topics


• Lead and/or mentor team of subcontract administrators

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline with 5+ years of related experience
• 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 source selection/evaluation process including cost and price analysis
• Knowledge of requirements for administration of government property
• Knowledge of government subcontract administration duties including subcontract flow downs, change management, inspection, acceptance, payment, warranty, close-out and records retention
• Knowledge of proper drafting, negotiation and use of subcontracts, POs, teaming and other forms of agreements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Basic understanding of subcontract/agreement briefings, negotiation and review
• Basic knowledge of monitoring contracts/subcontracts
• General computer proficiency and familiarity with Microsoft Office programs