Federal Subcontracts Proposal Administrator (Mid-Level)

Amentum; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (including 401(k)"

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Mid-Level Federal Subcontracts Proposal Administrator to support proposal development and subcontracting activities. This role focuses on SB plans, NDAs/TA/Subks, and cost proposal work, with emphasis on compliance with FAR/DFARS and corporate requirements.

The ideal candidate will review solicitations, engage capture teams, negotiate key documents, and ensure proposals are complete, responsive, and cost-competitive.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, procurement, or related field.
• 8+ years of federal subcontracting proposal support experience.
• Hands-on experience reviewing solicitations and defining subcontract requirements for compliant proposals.
• Experience supporting capture/proposal teams and leading subcontract proposal activities.
• Experience negotiating NDAs, Teaming Agreements, and Subcontracts.
• Costpoint experience.
• Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS, including mandatory flowdowns.
• Experience with CPFF, FFP, and T&M subcontracts.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP/procurement systems (Costpoint, SAP, OnBase).

Responsibilities

• Review government solicitations to identify subcontract requirements, risks, and proposal actions.
• Partner early with capture, proposal, pricing, and program teams to align subcontract strategy.
• Develop FAR Part 19-compliant Small Business Subcontracting Plans.
• Issue RFPs and evaluate subcontractor proposals (technical and cost).
• Draft, negotiate, and finalize NDAs, TAs, and Subcontracts.
• Apply FAR/DFARS flowdowns and terms.
• Maintain audit-ready proposal files in SharePoint, Costpoint, AMRO, or similar.
• Conduct price/cost analysis to assess competitiveness and risk.
• Coordinate stakeholders throughout the proposal cycle.
• Identify subcontract risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Ability to obtain facility credentials

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field

Tools

Costpoint

SAP

OnBase

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Mid-Level Federal Subcontracts Proposal Administrator specializing in federal subcontracting support for proposal development. This is not a contract administration or KO role. Candidates must have hands-on experience supporting subcontractor engagement, SB plans, NDAs/TAs/Subks, and cost proposal activities-not administering prime contracts or issuing government contracts.

The Administrator is responsible for the review of Government solicitations to ensure all actions are identified, engage capture teams to discuss subcontractor requirements. You will create SB plans, negotiate NDAs, TAs and Subks. This role ensures compliance with applicable federal acquisition regulations (FAR/DFARS), corporate policies, and client requirements while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that subcontractor proposals are responsive, complete, and cost-competitive. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of federal procurement principles, subcontracting processes, and proposal development.

Key Responsibilities

• Review Government solicitations to identify subcontract requirements, risks, and proposal actions
• Partner early with capture, proposal, pricing, and program teams to align subcontract strategy
• Develop FAR Part 19-compliant Small Business Subcontracting Plans
• Issue RFPs and evaluate subcontractor technical and cost proposals
• Draft, negotiate, and finalize NDAs, TAs, and CPFF/FFP/T&M subcontracts
• Apply required FAR/DFARS flowdowns and terms
• Maintain audit-ready proposal files in SharePoint, Costpoint, AMRO, or similar systems
• Conduct price/cost analysis to assess competitiveness and risk
• Coordinate stakeholders throughout the proposal cycle
• Identify subcontract-related risks and implement mitigation strategies

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field
• 8+ years of federal subcontracting proposal support experience
• Hands-on experience reviewing solicitations, defining subcontract requirements, and preparing compliant proposal inputs
• Experience supporting capture/proposal teams and leading subcontract proposal activities
• Experience negotiating NDAs, Teaming Agreements, and Subcontracts
• Costpoint experience
• Strong knowledge of federal procurement and FAR/DFARS, including application of mandatory flowdowns
• Experience with CPFF, FFP, and T&M subcontract types
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP/procurement systems (Costpoint, SAP, OnBase)
• Ability to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization (U.S. citizenship required)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing Small Business (SB) plans
• Experience supporting federal capture teams and proposal strategy development
• Prior experience with complex federal subcontractor proposal submissions

Compensation Details

$105,000 - $135,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara‑O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting

09/16/2026 - 09/19/2026 Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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