Principal Subcontract Administrator

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