Contract/Subcontract Administrator

Knowmadics

Contracts/Subcontracts Administrator responsible for full lifecycle management of contracts in fast-paced environment. Collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance and effective negotiation.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeRemote • Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft, review, negotiate, and administer subcontracts, NDAs, teaming agreements, consulting agreements, modifications and other related contractual agreements.
Administer and manage contracts and subcontracts throughout the full lifecycle, from aiding in requirement generation and proposal development through contract closeout.
Develop, issue, and manage RFP packages and evaluate proposals for compliance, pricing, risk, and contractual requirements.
Perform price analysis and develop negotiation strategies; negotiate pricing, terms and conditions to secure cost savings and favorable business outcomes.
Interpret and apply prime contract flowdowns and ensure appropriate subcontract terms are incorporated.
Execute contracts, subcontracts, and modifications in accordance with FAR/DFAR regulations, laws and company policies.
Perform post-award administration, including managing modifications, monitoring deliverables and milestones, facilitating invoicing, performance issues and supporting contract closeout activities.
Monitor subcontractor performance against statements of work, schedules, and funding requirements.
Ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and internal company procedures beyond FAR/DFAR requirements, including documentation standards and record retention practices.
Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on FAR/DFARS compliance, contract/subcontract structuring, and operational risk; developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies.
Partner with cross-functional program teams across the company including program management, finance, engineering, sales, and legal to resolve difficult supplier or subcontractor issues.
Identify and escalate contractual, financial, schedule, IP, and performance risks to leadership in a timely manner.
Provide clear, concise verbal and written communication to internal and external stakeholders, including customers, government representatives, and subcontractors.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum five (5) years of experience executing and administering government contracts and/or subcontracts
Eligible to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance
Working knowledge of FAR and DFAR regulations
Demonstrated experience negotiating terms and conditions, non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements and subcontract documents
Experience performing price and cost analysis
Ability to work cross-functionally with program management, finance, sales, legal and technical stakeholders
Bachelor’s degree or 10 years of experience executing and administering government contracts and/or subcontracts
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to make strategic decisions while delivering timely and accurate results

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employees may work in a variety of settings, including remote and in-person environments
Flexibility to work extended hours as required to meet business needs
Employees may be required to participate in in-person meetings, trainings, or company functions at Knowmadics offices or other designated locations
Travel in support of business operations may also be required

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract administrationsubcontract managementRFP developmentprice analysisnegotiation strategiesFAR regulationsDFAR regulationsrisk mitigationcompliance evaluationcontract closeout

Soft Skills

communication skillscross-functional collaborationstrategic decision-makingproblem-solvingstakeholder guidanceperformance monitoringtimely results deliveryinternal stakeholder supportescalation of risksconcise writing

Certifications

U.S. Security Clearance