Sr. Subcontracts Administrator

About the role

KBR is seeking a highly motivated Senior Subcontracts Administrator to oversee and perform a full range of subcontract administration activities associated with subcontracting work. This includes qualifying suppliers, issuing requests for proposals, evaluating proposals, and maintaining subcontract files in accordance with established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Drive all aspects of major subcontract execution including cost, schedule, technical, and quality performance, ensuring full integration of subcontract work within the program (e.g., proposals, negotiations, contract execution).
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the subcontractor and project management team, remaining accountable to Subcontracts and Supply Chain leadership.
• Oversee the entire procurement cycle, coordinating between KBR’s technical team and suppliers across various functional teams.
• Address critical, time-sensitive, and complex issues including proposal evaluations, contract documentation, and modifications for contract changes.
• Assist in developing subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for specialized materials, equipment, and services.
• Lead key supplier negotiations regarding cost, terms and conditions, and long-term agreements.
• Control costs, manage cost avoidance, and perform price analysis as required.
• Develop supplier sourcing strategies and metrics (scorecards) for all commodity products.
• Measure, manage, and improve vendor delivery performance.
• Research market trends to maintain a world-class procurement environment.
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis as requested by upper management and corporate supply chain leadership.
• Implement initiatives to improve efficiency and sustain KPIs.
• Implement GR/IR strategies to promote timely payment to suppliers.
• Provides procurement support to business development team for proposal efforts.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of experience in procurement and subcontract management, with a minimum of 6-8 years of subcontracts management experience negotiating Master Service Agreements and complex Subcontract Agreements.

Skills

• Proven experience in establishing scope of work and writing technical or non-technical documentation including strong understanding of Specifications, Statements of Work, Contracts/Subcontracts, and Supplier Deliverables.
• Experience supporting all subcontract types (IDIQ, Cost Reimbursable, Fixed Price, etc.), negotiations, terms and conditions, incentive arrangements, and order placement.
• Strong working knowledge of FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and DFAR (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement).
• Experience in US Government and Commercial contracts is desirable.
• Significant experience working with and/or leading audits with DCMA, including CPSR Audits, is highly preferred.
• Strong background with Cost Analysis and Price Analysis.
• Strong Negotiation Skills.
• Proven experience managing complex Subcontract Agreements and Master Service Agreements.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written, verbal, and presentation to effectively communicate business cases to all levels of peers, suppliers, and management.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels including with international teams and suppliers.
• Strong project management, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to solve complex problems with excellent organizational skills.

Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.