Subcontracts Administrator
Multiple openings available for this role in Newport News, VA.
About the role
Responsible for purchasing a variety of complex or technical materials, supplies, or services. Evaluates bids, selects and recommends suppliers, and negotiates price, delivery, quality, and service. Follows up on all awards until completion of order. Negotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over shipments, cancellations, and engineering changes. Conducts supplier site visits and rates them as to production capability, performance, and delivery. May provide work leadership for lower-level employees.
Complete understanding and application of principles, concepts, practices, and standards. Full knowledge of industry practices. Independently demonstrates the skill and ability to perform fairly complex professional tasks. Develops solutions to a variety of complex problems, referring to established precedents and policies as needed. Performs fairly complex tasks and participates in determining objectives of assignment. Plans schedules and arranges own activities in accomplishing objectives. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.
Exerts some influence on the overall objectives and long-range goals of the organization. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve objectives would normally have a serious effect upon the administration of the organization. Represents the organization as a prime contact on contracts or projects. Interacts with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations. May develop and deliver presentations.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate bids and select suppliers
- Negotiate price, delivery, quality, and service
- Follow up on all awards until order completion
- Negotiate and settle supplier claims (damage, rejections, losses, returns, over shipments, cancellations, engineering changes)
- Conduct supplier site visits and assess production capability, performance, and delivery
- Provide work leadership to lower-level employees
- Develop solutions to complex problems
- Plan and arrange own activities to meet objectives
- Serve as prime contract/project contact
- Coordinate with senior internal and external personnel
- Develop and deliver presentations
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship
- Bachelor’s degree
- 5+ years of relevant experience
- Experience with FAR/DFAR
Skills
- Subcontract Management
- Price Analysis/Negotiation
- Communication
- Problem-solving
Pay
$45.00 - $55.00 per hour, based on experience.
Schedule
This is a contract position with potential for hybrid schedule flexibility. 1-step interview process.
Benefits
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
- 401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available)
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for employee and dependents)
- Short- and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave)
This is a fully onsite position in Newport News, VA. Anticipated application deadline: August 13, 2026.