Principal Subcontract Administrator
ARA
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: New Mexico • North Carolina • United States
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About the role
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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