Senior Subcontracts Administrator

Saab

. Execute and manage high dollar procurements with critical subcontractors in accordance with subcontractor Statements of Work (SOW).

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeEast Syracuse • Florida, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $80,900 - $101,100 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute and manage high dollar procurements with critical subcontractors in accordance with subcontractor Statements of Work (SOW).
Reviewing, interpreting, and flowing mandatory requirements to ensure regulatory compliance and mitigate risk.
Creating and managing Statements of Work and driving the SOW through final review and Engineer Technical Review (ETR) release.
Issuing RFI and RFQ packages and ensuring receipt of complete information.
Conducting flow down analysis to ensure compliance with customer requirements including FAR, DFARS, FAA, and international standards.
Negotiating and managing supplier price, cost, schedule, and technical performance.
Executing Subcontracts, Inter-divisional Work Transfer Agreements, NDAs, Leasing Agreements, and Long-Term Agreements.
Writing contract letters and maintaining comprehensive legal records in accordance with US Government Certified Purchasing System Requirements.
Supporting proposal costing efforts for subcontract material and labor.
Supporting business units across multiple sites including international coordination.
Managing supplier performance including the facilitation of Quarterly Business Reviews with critical suppliers.
Assisting with metrics, reporting, continuous improvement, and other strategic initiatives as needed.
Ability to travel 5 - 10% (typically 1 - 2 trips per year).

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS degree (preferably in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering) with 5+ years of experience, or an MBA/MS/JD with 3+ years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with USG, DoD, or FAA contracts.
Experience creating and managing Statements of Work (SOW) through Engineer Technical Review (ETR) release.
Knowledge of Government and commercial contracting methods and contract types.
Strong negotiation skills.
Analytical thinking and problem solving with the ability to apply sound judgment and creativity.
Financial acumen with the ability to assess cost reasonableness.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
401(k) with employer contributions
Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
Wellness and employee assistance resources
Employee stock purchase opportunities
Short-term and long-term disability coverage

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Hard Skills & Tools

procurement managementcontract negotiationcost analysisrisk mitigationStatement of Work (SOW) managementEngineer Technical Review (ETR)flow down analysisproposal costingsupplier performance managementfinancial acumen

Soft Skills

analytical thinkingproblem solvingnegotiationcreativitysound judgment