Lead Senior Contracts Administrator
Kratos Defense & Security SolutionsOverview
You will lead contracts administration for the business unit in Orlando, shaping the lifecycle from filing to award. You collaborate with program teams to ensure compliance, negotiate terms, and mitigate risk while supporting RFQ/RFP submissions. You will maintain contract data, advise leadership on rights and obligations, and drive timely data deliverables. This role offers impact across government contracts in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on delivering compliant, competitive solutions.
Compensation / Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
- Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Paid Time-Off (PTO)
- Holidays Education Reimbursement
Responsibilities
- Maintain and organize complete contract files throughout the life cycle
- Review, modify, and negotiate contract changes
- Develop and maintain contract requirements flow-down matrix
- Ensure contract compliance and proposal certification
- Monitor timely data deliverables and mitigate risk with program teams
- Support RFQ/RFP submissions and administer award transactions
- Maintain contract databases and internal systems
- Participate in program teams for contract negotiations and customer contact
- Advise management on contractual rights and obligations
- Interact with internal and external stakeholders (senior management, PMs, Contracting Officers, COTRs)
- Lead negotiations for proposals and contracts; facilitate proposal development
- Manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment; provide timely action resolution
- Leverage knowledge of contract types (CPFF, T&M, FFP) and federal procurement guidelines
Key requirements
- In-depth knowledge of Government procurement regulations (FAR, DFARS, GSA schedule)
- Strong business acumen and financial understanding
- Excellent customer and communication skills
- Self-starter, independent thinker
- Experience with diverse contract types (CPFF, T&M, FFP) and related documents (NDAs, MOUs, teaming and consulting agreements)
- Ability to interact with senior management and contracting officers
- Proven ability to lead negotiations and support proposal teams
- Ability to interpret solicitations and terms and conditions
- excellent communication
- negotiation skills
- proactive problem-solving
- FAR/DFARS knowledge
- GSA schedule process knowledge
- contract administration and lifecycle management
Job Type
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Location
- Orlando, FL
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