External Job Posting Title Subcontracts Administration, Lead Associate

Peraton; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton in Reston, VA is seeking a Subcontracts Administrator, Lead Associate to join our contracting team. You will negotiate and award subcontracts, manage supplier relationships, and apply FAR guidance to government programs that are vital to national security.

The role requires 5+ years of related experience or a Master’s with 3+ years, US citizenship, and willingness to travel to Reston as needed. You will collaborate with program management, finance, and contracts to drive timely awards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of related experience or a Master’s degree and 3+ years of related experience.
• US citizenship required.
• 3 years demonstrated strength managing teammates on a large, fast-paced program.
• Can be remote but must be willing to travel to Reston, Virginia when needed.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and award subcontracts and manage supplier relationships.
• Oversee subcontractor performance and advise on business topics with FAR knowledge.
• Develop subcontracts, NDAs, and teaming agreements with flow-downs and labor-rate negotiation.
• Coordinate with finance to facilitate invoicing and payments.
• Identify, mitigate, and resolve contract-related risks and issues.

Skills

Subcontracts

FAR knowledge

Negotiation

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Responsibilities

This position in contingent upon future needs

Peraton is seeking a Subcontracts Administrator, Lead Associate to join our organization.

Put your years of experience and enjoyment of the work you specialize in, into a future of excellence! We seek a mid-level SCA to join the professionals supporting Peraton many programs vital to national security. The qualified applicant will negotiate and award subcontracts and manage the relationships with suppliers for the high-profile, highly-successful programs

The successful candidate will oversee subcontractor performance, provide responsible advice on a range of business topics, and possess experience with and understanding of FAR, government contracting methods, and best practices. Duties may include the negotiation of Non-disclosure Agreements and Teaming Agreements, RFP and SOW development, proposal review, price analysis, selection of appropriate contract type and related clauses, and administering your subcontractors’ funding.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Maintain strong supplier relations and ensure compliance to company policies and procedures with minimum supervision
• Develop subcontracts, non-disclosure agreements, and teaming agreements, ensuring flow-downs are captured and negotiating labor rates, T's & C's and special provisions
• Team with finance to facilitate invoicing and payment
• Work closely with Program Management, understanding that your work directly influences the achievement of goals and objectives
• Identify, mitigate, and resolve contract-related risks and issues
• Offer guidance to and work cooperatively with team members from the technical, program, finance, and contracts disciplines

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of related experience or a Master’s degree and 3+ years of related experience.
• 9+ of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• US citizenship required.
• 3 years demonstrated strength managing teammates on a large, fast-paced program.
• Can be remote but must be willing to travel to Reston, Virginia when needed.
• Experience with the following subcontract types: FFP, T&M, Labor Hour, Cost Reimbursement (w/fixed-fee).
• Familiar with Fair and Reasonable determinations as well as Subcontractor price analysis.
• High-level of accountability and responsibility with in-depth knowledge and a strong understanding of:

• Federal Acquisition Regulations, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplements, as well as other Agency Supplements;
• Is well versed in being able to read, understand, and decipher required flow-downterms from the Prime Contract;
• Negotiating Subcontract with other Government Contractors.
• Great business sense with a laser focus on growing business through relationships.
• Understanding of financial systems and purchase requisition process.
• Firm understanding of managing subcontracts with multiple contract types.

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.