About this role
This role administers full life cycle subcontract management for federal programs, from proposal support and negotiations through award, administration, issue resolution, and closeout. It also supports compliance requirements tied to the Authority to Operate and prime contract flow-down obligations.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer full life cycle subcontract management (proposal support through closeout)
- Support Veterans and Enterprise Technology Solutions (VETS) sector
- Ensure compliance with Authority to Operate and prime contract flow-down requirements
- Manage negotiations, price analysis, award, and subcontract administration
- Monitor supplier compliance and resolve procurement and performance issues
Technical Overview
Manages subcontracting activities in a federal contracting environment with strong emphasis on FAR and DFARS compliance, CPSR processes, and supplier performance monitoring. Uses Microsoft Office tools and may use Deltek CostPoint ERP for cost/procurement administration.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a senior-level subcontract administrator with 8+ years of federal subcontracting experience, including negotiation, subcontracts administration, and contractor/subcontractor performance management. They have working knowledge of FAR and DFARS, experience with Contractor Purchasing System Reviews (CPSRs), and can manage proposal support and subcontract file compliance for programs within a remote U.S.-based role.
Must-Have Skills
Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experienceExperience complying with Contractor Purchasing System Reviews (CPSRs) policies and proceduresExperience in subcontracting and related functions with particular emphasis on negotiationsubcontracts administrationand contractor/subcontractor performance managementStrong knowledge of federal subcontracting as well as a strong grasp of negotiation techniquesWorking knowledge of the FAR and DFARSProficiency with Microsoft applicationssuch as ExcelWord etc.
Nice-to-Have Skills
Experience with Deltek CostPoint ERP (preferred)Experience with proposal support activities
Tools & Platforms
Deltek CostPoint ERPMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Word
Required Skills
subcontract managementnegotiationsubcontract administrationfederal subcontractingCPSRsFARDFARSAuthority to Operateproposal supportprice analysissupplier compliancesupplier performance managementDeltek CostPoint ERPMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Word
Hard Skills
full life cycle subcontract managementproposal support activitiesnegotiations of non-disclosure agreementsteaming agreementspreparation of solicitations packages to subcontractorsevaluation of subcontractor proposalsprice analysisnegotiations of terms and conditionsaward of subcontractssubcontract administrationissue resolutioncloseout activitiesnegotiation techniquesfederal subcontractingAuthority to Operateflow down required documents and clausesprocurement issues resolutionsupplier compliance monitoringsupplier performance managementprocurement strategyprocurement and competition strategyVETS sectorFARFederal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)DFARSDefense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)Contractor Purchasing System Reviews (CPSRs) policies and proceduresDeltek CostPoint ERPMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft applicationssubcontract files review and approval
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillsmulti-taskingtime-managementleadership skillsbusiness acumencross-functional collaborationsupplier relationship managementstakeholder managementproblem solving
Keywords for Your Resume
Sr. Subcontracts AdministratorSenior Subcontracts AdministratorSubcontracts Administratorsubcontract managementfull life cycle subcontract managementproposal support activitiesnon-disclosure agreementsteaming agreementssolicitations packagessubcontractor proposalsprice analysisnegotiations of terms and conditionsaward of subcontractssubcontract administrationissue resolutioncloseout activitiesAuthority to Operateflow down required documents and clausesprocurement issuessupplier compliancesupplier performance managementContractor Purchasing System Reviews (CPSRs)CPSRs policies and proceduresFederal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)FARDefense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)DFARSVETS sectorVeterans and Enterprise Technology Solutions (VETS)Deltek CostPoint ERPDeltek CostPointMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordRemoteUnited Statesnegotiations
Deal Breakers
Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 8+ years of prior relevant experience OR Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience (or equivalent additional experience in lieu of degree), Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS, Experience complying with Contractor Purchasing System Reviews (CPSRs) policies and procedures, Proficiency with Microsoft applications such as Excel and Word
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