Role Overview

Provide strategic, cradle-to-grave subcontract leadership from solicitation planning through subcontract closeout on complex, high-value, and high-risk programs
Serve as a trusted advisor to Program Managers and Division Leadership on subcontract strategy, risk mitigation, and compliance
Lead the development of subcontracting strategies, including subcontract type selection (FFP, CPFF, T&M, CR, etc.), pricing approach, and flowdown methodology
Independently negotiate complex subcontract terms and pricing including cost/price analysis, equitable adjustments, and resolution of performance or compliance issues
Ensure all subcontracts and subcontract actions are fully compliant with FAR, DFARS, prime contract requirements, CPSR standards, and internal policies
Review, approve, and guide preparation of all required subcontract documentation, including sole source justifications, price/cost analyses, and negotiation memoranda
Provide formal and informal training to Program Managers and other program support staff on subcontracting processes, compliance requirements, and best practices
Prepare and disseminate critical subcontract status updates, risk assessments, compliance findings, modifications, deviations, claims, terminations, and closeout actions
Stay current on regulatory changes, legislation, and industry best practices, proactively advising leadership on impacts and implementation
Lead efforts to identify and resolve systemic subcontracting issues, developing innovative solutions and process improvements
Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships with division leadership and subcontractors
Mentor and provide technical oversight to Senior and Junior Subcontracts Administrators, serving as a subject matter expert
Support Small Business Subcontract Plan development, execution, and reporting, including audit and CPSR support activities

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent
8-10+ years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree
7+ years of related experience with a Master’s degree
10+ years minimum of related experience in lieu of a degree
Demonstrated expert-level experience in a cradle-to-grave government subcontracting environment, from solicitation strategy through closeout
Advanced knowledge and practical application of FAR, DFARS, and government subcontracting regulations
Proven expertise in negotiating complex subcontract terms and pricing
Extensive experience with CPSR-compliant subcontract file documentation and audit support
Experience managing subcontracts in a high-volume and/or highly complex program environment
In-depth experience with wide range of subcontract types, including CPFF, FFP, T&M, and CR
Strong ability to independently interpret prime contract requirements and translate them into compliant subcontract actions
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat for document creation, analysis, and file management
Demonstrated ability to apply advanced subcontracting principles to competitive and non-competitive procurements, cost/price evaluation, post-award administration, dispute resolution, equitable adjustments, and closeout.

Benefits

Contributions to Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible working arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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