Subcontract Administrator

KBR, Inc.; Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. in Chennai, India is seeking a Subcontracts Administrator to manage the full range of subcontracting activities within the corporate Supply Chain group.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, collaboration across teams, and timely, accurate administration of subcontracts. The position supports a hybrid schedule with 2 days in the office and 2–3 days remote, and requires a Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of related experience, including government contracts exposure and MS Office

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least one year of directly related subcontracts experience or equivalent
• Federal Government contracts/subcontracts experience
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Qualifying subcontractors
• Issuing requests for information (RFIs)
• Issuing requests for proposals (RFPs)
• Preparing subcontract documents and amendments, including flow-down requirements from the prime contract
• Performing commercial evaluations of proposals
• Negotiating subcontracts
• Issuing properly authorized awards/subcontracts
• Resolving subcontractor claims in a timely manner
• Handling cradle to grave subcontract management (pre-award to file closeout)
• Serving as liaison between subcontractor and project manager

Skills

Subcontracts

RFI process

RFP process

Contract administration

Negotiation

MS Office

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Deltek CostPoint

Job description

Subcontract Administrator

Are you passionate about producing high quality work with integrity? Join our team as a Subcontracts Administrator and deliver results for our corporate Supply Chain group! As an integral part of our organization, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the execution of a full range of procurement and administration activities associated with subcontracting work. Your contributions will ensure that our services exceed all expectations. As a Subcontracts Administrator, you'll find yourself collaborating with a passionate team who shares your dedication to excellence. If you're seeking to immerse yourself in an environment where your skills and expertise will make a genuine impact, we invite you to join our team!

This will be a hybrid role split between 2 days in the office and 2-3 days working remote.

Some Of Your Day-to-day Responsibilities Will Include

• Qualifying subcontractors
• Issuing requests for information (RFIs)
• Issuing requests for proposals (RFPs)
• Preparing subcontract documents and amendments, including identification and inclusion of flow down requirements from the prime contract
• Performing commercial evaluations of proposals
• Negotiating subcontracts
• Issuing properly authorized awards/subcontracts
• Resolving subcontractor claims in a timely manner
• Handling cradle to grave subcontract management (pre-award to file closeout)
• Serving as liaison between subcontractor and project manager

We are seeking someone with a keen eye for detail, excellent time management/prioritization, and a strong customer service focus. You should be a person who thrives in a diverse environment and who is comfortable communicating at all levels of an organization, verbally and in writing. To be successful in this role, you should have a sense of genuine, engaging curiosity, and a desire for continuous learning along with superior problem solving and analytical skills.

• This position will be located in the Chennai, India area. Relocation is not provided.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least one (2) years of directly related subcontracts experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
• Federal Government contracts/subcontracts experience.
• Proficiency with MS office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2)+ years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelors degree preferred in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, or closely related fields
• Experience with Deltek (CostPoint)
• Experience with commercial and/or defense contracts/subcontracts highly desired

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