Principal Subcontracts Administrator

About This Role

This role supports chemical manufacturing and industrial construction programs at government-owned contractor-operated facilities, from proposal preparation through contract closeout. It is a fast-paced position at a growing site, suitable for someone who can quickly adapt and contribute.

Responsibilities

• Solicit and evaluate proposals
• Negotiate and prepare complex subcontracts
• Monitor subcontractor performance
• Document subcontract files in accordance with established Procurement Policies and Procedures
• Support terms and conditions negotiations for purchases and subcontracts
• Identify potential sources for required materials or services and develop and issue Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
• Receive, review, and negotiate subcontractor proposals
• Manage the sources selection process by leading the proposal evaluation team in fact finding, technical evaluations, and cost/price analysis
• Negotiate subcontract terms and conditions including estimated cost/price, delivery, quality, and performance requirements
• Develop and negotiate required special terms
• Conduct independent cost/price analysis as needed
• Document the entire negotiation process
• Develop the subcontract document; review it for compliance with Government, Corporate, and Company requirements; and obtain management approval prior to issuance to the subcontractor
• Serve as subject matter expert for sub contractual matters under the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
• Support the subcontract administration team from award through completion to ensure compliance with all terms and conditions, including price, schedule, and quality
• Coordinate and participate in subcontractor surveys and program reviews
• Review and monitor payments, commitments, and funding status
• Negotiate subcontract changes and respond to all formal subcontract inquiries and issues
• Provide subcontract status as required
• Develop, negotiate, and issue teaming agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and memorandum of understanding
• Provide subcontract advice and counsel to program managers, engineering personnel, and other related functions such as finance, quality, and contract administration
• Enter administrative and financial data on subcontracts into various subcontract databases
• Support Purchasing group as necessitated
• Perform subcontract close-out
• Lead process improvement and program initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or 6 years of relevant work experience in procurement, subcontracts, or contracts; or equivalent combination of education and experience