Subcontracts Administrator

Job Responsibilities

• Develop subcontract specifications, requirements, statements of work, and terms and conditions for the procurement of materials and services in support of multiple contract types.
• Administer and negotiate subcontracts, prepare bid packages, perform price analysis, and support proposal activities.
• Select or recommend subcontractors.
• Evaluate proposals and monitor company performance on subcontract obligations.
• Prepare contractual documents, including subcontract terms and conditions, and assemble subcontract documentation packages.
• Cook up additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts.
• Negotiate and administer agreements between the company/customers/subcontractors/vendors, ensuring adherence to company policy, government specifications, and requirements.
• Maintain oversight of subcontract performance on government contracts.
• Respond to standard inquiries regarding subcontract obligations and revisions.
• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend DRS' mission, values, and culture.
• Maintain effective internal and external customer relations.
• Perform special projects as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline with 2+ years related experience as a subcontracts administrator; 1-3 years as buyer.
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS).
• Basic understanding of contract/purchase order terms and conditions and detailed knowledge of the government contracting process including sole source and competitive procurements.
• Knowledge of the terms and conditions appropriate for different contract types (FFP, CPFF, CPIF, T&M, IDIQ, etc.) and their proper use.
• Knowledge of requirements for administration of government property.
• Knowledge of government subcontract administration duties including subcontract flow downs, change management, inspection, acceptance, payment, warranty, close-out, and records retention.
• Knowledge of proper drafting, negotiation, and use of subcontracts, POs, teaming, and other forms of agreements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic understanding of subcontract/agreement briefings, negotiation, and review.
• Basic knowledge of monitoring contracts/subcontracts.
• General computer proficiency and familiarity with Microsoft Office programs.

Benefits

The salary range for this position is $66,049-$94,450. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate's qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.