DRS Technologies is a leading supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, intelligence agencies and prime contractors worldwide. Focused on defense technology, we develop, manufacture and support a broad range of systems for mission critical and military sustainment requirements, as well as homeland security. Headquartered in Arlington, VA, the Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Finmeccanica S.p.A. which employs more than 70,000 people worldwide. We offer a competitive compensation package and a business culture which rewards performance. For additional information on DRS, please visit our website at www.drs.com.

DRS Naval Power Systems (NPS) a multi-site operation responsible for $350 million of revenue with locations in Milwaukee, WI, Danbury, CT, Fitchburg, MA, and High Ridge, MO with an employee base of approximately 900 employees. NPS is structured into four Lines of Business: Power, Motors, Nuclear Instrumentation and Controls and Marlo Coil focusing on supporting the power and propulsion needs of the U.S. Navy.  We provide engineering, manufacturing and lifetime support of our highly engineered products. 

• Ensuring Subcontracts are fully compliant to policies and procedures as well as government regulations such as FAR/DFAR/CPSR
• Ensuring subcontractor performance meets all contractual requirementsDeveloping detailed risk mitigation plans for high risk suppliers
• Overseeing the planning, release, and management of all aspects of a subcontract
• Developing and managing both tactical and strategic relationships with subcontractorsLeading or facilitating material acquisition strategies that span all phases of life cycle from concept to delivery of final system and post-delivery support
• Developing and leading negotiation strategiesSupporting Program proposals, BOEs, negotiations, and customer reviews
• Identifying supplier Risk and Opportunities to achieve program level objectives.
• Develops subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the sourcing of complex material and services (i.e., engineering development programs) in support of multiple contract types
• Ability to work with little direction/oversite at times and delivery a quality product
• Ability to quickly shift focus to support emergent customer or business needs
• Ability to handle rapid change
• Ensures products and services obtained by the team meet quality, cost and schedule objectives in accordance with program and company requirements.
• Review requirement documents (i.e., statement of work and specifications) for clarity and adequacy, and obtains necessary revisions from the program management
• Identifies potential sources for required materials, develop and issues requests for proposals, Responds to supplier inquiries
• Leads proposal evaluation teams through a supplier selection process including a technical evaluation and cost/price analysis.
• Negotiates subcontract terms and conditions including price, delivery, quality, and performance requirements. Negotiates required special terms.
• Ensures independent price/cost analyses are performed as needed. Documents the entire fact-finding and negotiation process.
• Develops the subcontract document, ensuring it complies with Government, Corporate and Local requirements.
• Leads subcontractor surveys and program reviews
• Negotiates subcontract changes and responds to all formal subcontract inquiries and issues
• Provides subcontract status as required
• Negotiates and issues teaming agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and memoranda of understanding
• Participates in cross function reviews with project team and supplier
• Closes out subcontracts upon receipt of all deliverable items and final payment
• Provides subcontract advice to program managers, engineering personnel, and other related functions such as finance, quality, and contracts administration, and performs other duties and responsibilities as required
• Supports, communicates and defends the mission, values and culture of the company

• Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 7 years of related experience
• Demonstrated experience in negotiating, drafting and administering complex contracts 
• Expert knowledge of procurement regulations (UCC, FAR, DFAR) required 
• Knowledge of international contracts, including experience with international tenders, letters of credit, and contracting in a variety of cultures is highly desirable 
• Must have a good understanding of ITAR laws and requirements 
• US citizenship required
• Experience within Marine or Defense procurements subject to FAR/DFAR regulations
• Experience with FAR, DFAR, ITAR, Price Analysis, Cost Analysis, Long Term Agreements, Proposals, exceptions to Terms and Conditions, Fixed Price and Cost Type Subcontracts, Negotiation of Price and other business terms
• Experience interacting with internal and external stakeholders including senior leadership and managing cross function teams
• Experience in reviewing comprehensive Statements of Work (SOW)
• SBLO experience a plus
• Experience developing/training CPSR procedures is a plus
• Questioning mindset

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.