Sr Subcontract Administrator

About the role

The Senior Subcontract Administrator provides full cradle-to-grave subcontract administration support for U.S. Government contracts across a variety of contract types, including CPFF, FFP, and T&M.

Responsibilities

• Provide cradle-to-grave subcontract administration support for U.S. Government contracts of various types and complexity, including CPFF, FFP, and T&M.
• Administer subcontracts from award through close-out, ensuring compliance with Federal regulations, contract requirements, and internal policies and procedures.
• Negotiate subcontract agreements, including pricing, terms and conditions, and required flow-down clauses.
• Create Requests for Proposal (RFP) solicitations in accordance with Government and company requirements.
• Evaluate supplier proposal responses for completeness, compliance, and alignment with program requirements.
• Conduct detailed price and cost analyses to support negotiation positions and ensure fair and reasonable pricing.
• Identify, analyze, and assess subcontract-related risks and develop and implement appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
• Identify and resolve moderate issues and problems on assigned subcontracts and make recommendations to management for resolution.
• Perform subcontract close-out activities, ensuring all contractual obligations are satisfied and documentation is complete.
• Act as the primary interface between subcontractors and the supported programs for all subcontract-related issues.
• Collaborate regularly with program management, contracts, project control, finance, business development, and customers as required to support program objectives.
• Apply strong interpersonal skills to engage effectively with subcontractor management and internal stakeholders to resolve subcontract issues of varying complexity.
• Support major proposal efforts by providing subcontract input, negotiation strategies, and compliance guidance.
• Manage multiple subcontract activities simultaneously, prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines and program needs.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years of experience in subcontracts, with the majority of experience in subcontract administration; additional years of experience in combination with an Associate’s degree plus 10 years of experience or other education/training may be considered.
• Strong knowledge and experience within the U.S. Government contracts and subcontracts environment.
• In-depth understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
• Proven skill in negotiation, including experience negotiating complex terms and conditions.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to solve problems and develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a team of contract professionals supporting proposal preparation and a portfolio of contracts.
• Able to multi-task and prioritize work activities effectively under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience using SharePoint for document management.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• CPSR (Contractor Purchasing System Review) experience or knowledge is preferred.
• Experience providing subcontract administration support specifically under U.S. Government contracts.
• Experience leading or supporting major proposal efforts from a subcontracting perspective.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with subcontractor management, internal stakeholders, and customers.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex contractual requirements, terms, and conditions.
• Comfort working in a temporary coverage role supporting a defined period of need.