Senior Contracts Administrator

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• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment as subject matter expert rn
• Strong knowledge of the FAR/DFARS, CMMC, and commercial contracting practices rn
• Working knowledge of ITAR, and EAR rn
• Possess strong oral and written communication rn
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications rn
• To work at this location, you must be a US person rn

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Preferred Skills and Experience

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• The ability to work independently with minimum supervision and taking a process oriented approach to work tasks. rn
• Strong interpersonal skills for building strong customer relationships and working with all levels of management. Offering guidance to internal functional groups (Operations, Finance, Pricing, Business Development, etc.) on contract administration and solicitation compliance requirements in accordance with company policy and federal procurement regulations. rn
• Ability to apply sound business judgment in a high-paced, demanding business environment and facilitate problem resolution to an internal/external customer''s satisfaction. rn
• CPCM or equivalency in educational courses is helpful. rn
• Working knowledge of Deltek Costpoint business systems. rn

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Competitive salary based on experience and education

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Kratos delivers immersive, high-fidelity training environments that enhance readiness across air, ground, maritime, and space domains. Using advanced simulation systems that integrate Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR), Kratos helps warfighters build tactical skills, improve decision-making, and accelerate operational performance before they enter live operations. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And we always deliver.

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This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

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• 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

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Readiness Delivered. At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees, and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers. Kratos has an exciting opportunity in Orlando, FL for a Senior Contracts Administrator who will perform various contracts administration activities in support of business unit. Ensuring department processes and procedures are followed for complete contract life cycle management such as: maintaining complete contract files; reviewing and negotiating modifications; developing and maintaining a contract requirements flow-down matrix; contract compliance; proposal certification; monitor timely submission of data deliverables; and risk mitigation in concert with Program teams as required.

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Candidate will also be required to support submittal of RFQs and RFPs proposal responses to Government and DoD prime contractors and administer and negotiate contractual award transactions. Maintain Contracts database and other internal systems as required. Participate as a member of program teams and conduct contract negotiations, contract administration, and customer contact activities in accordance with contract requirements, company policies, and legal requirements; advise management of contractual rights and obligations. Must be a self-starter with reasonable business acumen, excellent customer/communication skills and working knowledge and understanding of Government procurement regulations (FAR, DFAR and GSA schedule process), functional understanding of legal and financial principles as it relates to various contract types.

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