Contract/Subcontract Administrator

Jobtailor; Kansas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States seeks a seasoned contracts professional to draft, review, and administer government contracts and subcontracts through their full lifecycle. The role requires clear communication, cross‑functional collaboration, and expertise in FAR/DFARS compliance to support program management, finance, and legal teams.

The ideal candidate will lead negotiations, perform price/cost analysis, and ensure proper flowdowns and documentation across all award types while driving cost

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of government contracts/subcontracts experience.
• Eligible to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.
• Working knowledge of FAR and DFAR regulations.
• Experience negotiating terms and subcontract documents including NDAs and teaming agreements.
• 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 relevant government contracting experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to make strategic decisions with timely, accurate results.

Responsibilities

• 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, addressing 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; develop and implement 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 elevate 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.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract drafting

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 10 years of experience executing and administering government contracts and/or subcontracts

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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, addressing 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; develop and implement 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 elevate 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

• 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