Contract/Subcontract Administrator

Duties And Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and administer subcontracts, NDAs, teaming agreements, consulting agreements, modifications and other related contractual agreements.
• Administer and manage contracts and subcontracts throughout the full lifecycle, from aiding in requirement generation and proposal development through contract closeout.
• Develop, issue, and manage RFP packages and evaluate proposals for compliance, pricing, risk, and contractual requirements.
• Perform price analysis and develop negotiation strategies; negotiate pricing, terms and conditions to secure cost savings and favorable business outcomes.
• Interpret and apply prime contract flowdowns and ensure appropriate subcontract terms are incorporated.
• Execute contracts, subcontracts, and modifications in accordance with FAR/DFAR regulations, laws and company policies.
• Perform post-award administration, including managing modifications, monitoring deliverables and milestones, facilitating invoicing, performance issues and supporting contract closeout activities.
• Monitor subcontractor performance against statements of work, schedules, and funding requirements.
• Ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and internal company procedures beyond FAR/DFAR requirements, including documentation standards and record retention practices.
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on FAR/DFARS compliance, contract/subcontract structuring, and operational risk; developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies.
• Partner with cross-functional program teams across the company including program management, finance, engineering, sales, and legal to resolve difficult supplier or subcontractor issues.
• Identify and escalate contractual, financial, schedule, IP, and performance risks to leadership in a timely manner.
• Provide clear, concise verbal and written communication to internal and external stakeholders, including customers, government representatives, and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of experience executing and administering government contracts and/or subcontracts.
• Eligible to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.
• Working knowledge of FAR and DFAR regulations.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating terms and conditions, non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements and subcontract documents.
• Experience performing price and cost analysis.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with program management, finance, sales, legal and technical stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree or 10 years of experience executing and administering government contracts and/or subcontracts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to make strategic decisions while delivering timely and accurate results.

Preferred

• Experience supporting IT, cybersecurity, R&D, or technical service contracts.
• Familiarity with OTA / consortium / research-style agreements.
• Experience with reviewing IP-related provisions and clauses.
• Experience handling claims, disputes, or resolving complex contractual issues.
• Experience working with universities or research institutions in a government contracting environment (e.g., R&D programs or consortium-based work).