Administration

• 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

ARA

Principal Subcontract Administrator