Principal Subcontract Administrator (Remote in the DC, MD, VA area)

Parsons; United States; Remote; USD 112,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Principal Subcontract Administrator to join our Government Services Infrastructure Solutions team. This role supports the subcontracting function across DC, Virginia, and Maryland markets with remote work possible within the region.

You will lead negotiations, manage diverse subcontracts (FFP, CPFF, T&M, LOE), perform cost analyses, and ensure compliance with FAR, DFAR, GSAR, and CPSR.

Qualifications

• Lead and support RFP and contract pre‑award meetings and final negotiations.
• Perform risk analysis of RFPs and mitigation strategies.
• Knowledge of contract types: FFP, FFP LOE, CPFF, T&M, IDIQ, GWACs.
• Experience with CPSR requirements and CPSR file documentation.
• FAR/DFAR, GSAR, and TINA knowledge and application.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to interact at all levels.
• Ability to coach, train, and mentor staff; strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
• Counsel management and provide leadership on subcontract matters.

Responsibilities

• Represent Parsons as the primary subcontract administrator on assigned subcontracts.
• Observe laws and regulations and build relationships with suppliers and customers.
• Review drafts and negotiate NDAs and teaming agreements.
• Prepare source lists of qualified subcontractors and coordinate with project teams.
• Prepare RFP packages and verify data completeness for submissions.
• Evaluate bids to ensure compliance with government requirements.
• Perform cost and price analyses of bids and proposals.
• Administer subcontracts (Cost Plus, FFP, T&M, LOE).
• Develop supplier evaluation criteria and negotiate subcontract provisions.
• Support subcontract modifications and pricing milestones.
• Advise management on rights and obligations; interpret terms and conditions.
• Maintain awareness of regulatory changes affecting subcontracts.
• Provide leadership in negotiating/modifying standard and non-standard subcontracts.
• Train and guide assigned staff; ensure proper file documentation (Parsons/CPSR).
• Ensure all files meet Parsons and CPSR requirements.
• Subcontractor setup process for new subcontractors per Parsons requirements.
• Handle additional duties as assigned; US citizenship required.

Skills

RFP leadership

Contract negotiations

Pricing strategy input

FAR/DFAR knowledge

CPSR compliance

Subcontract management

Communication skills

Mentoring coaching

Time management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration (or related field)

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what is possible.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Principal Subcontract Administrator, to join our team! In this role you will get to support the Subcontracts team managing Parsons Government Services Infrastructure Solutions Sector in the DC, Virginia and MD markets. You will be able to remotely within the DC, Virginia and MD area.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Represents the organization as the primary subcontract administrator on assigned subcontracts making internal and/or external presentations as required.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. Build effective relationships with both suppliers and internal/external customers.
• Reviews drafts as necessary, and negotiates terms and conditions of non-disclosure and teaming agreements
• Prepares recommended source lists of qualified subcontractors, drawing upon their past performance experience. Coordinates the list with project management and client recommendations.
• Prepares Request for Proposal form and verifies accuracy and completeness of proposal packages. Interfaces with affected sections to clarify and ensure that all necessary data has been included
• Prepares, analyzes and evaluates bids and proposals to ensure they meet Government requirements, company policy and department operating procedures.
• Perform comprehensive Cost and Price Analysis of bids and proposals.
• Administer subcontracts of various types and complexity to include Cost Plus, FFP, T&M and Labor Hour.
• Develop supplier evaluation criteria, negotiate subcontract provisions, and support the generation of subcontract packages for review, approval, and awards to suppliers.
• Support the negotiation of additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts.
• Negotiate terms and conditions, pricing, milestones, and other applicable elements for the procurement of equipment and services to provide for subcontract awards in accordance with company policy and department standard operating procedures.
• Advises management of contractual rights and obligations and provides review and interpretation of terms and conditions.
• Maintains an awareness of regulatory changes and their impact on subcontracts.
• Provides leadership negotiating and modifying standard and non-standard subcontracts.
• Identifies and resolves subcontract issues and problems and provides leadership in developing solutions, making recommendations to management
• Provides direction and training to assigned professional staff. Create proper file documentation in accordance with Parsons and CPSR regulations.
• Ensure all files are Parsons and CPSR compliant.
• Perform subcontractor setup process for all new subcontractors with adherence to Parsons requirements, including documentation collection, submission, and tracking approval process.
• Additional Functions/Other duties as assigned or required.
• US citizenship

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration (or related field)
• 10+ years of related work experience involving typical procurement activities, including construction subcontracting.
• Ability to lead and confidently support Request for Proposal (RFP) and review meetings, contract pre-award meetings, final negotiations, and draft/finalization of contract.
• Perform risk analysis of RFPs (identify risks and prepare mitigation strategies) and providing input for pricing strategies, prepare formal contract correspondence and ensure compliance with contract policies, procedures, and standard operating practices to provide successful proposal and contract execution.
• Knowledge of negotiating various contract types, including Firm Fixed-Price (FFP), Firm-Fixed-Price Level-of-Effort (FFP LOE), Cost-plus-fixed-fee (CPFF) Term and Level of Effort (LOE), Time and Materials (T&M), and Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ), Government-wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs), Contract types.
• Experience and knowledge of CPSR, Procurement Policies and Purchasing Systems. Experience with creating file documentation in compliance with CPSR requirements.
• Excellent working knowledge of Subcontract Management and Procurement concepts; Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR), General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR), and Truth in Negotiations (TINA).
• Must possess the ability to counsel management, provide leadership in developing and communicating new concepts; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule and coordinate multiple work phases; determine the appropriate approach at the task or project level.
• Outstanding communication skills (written and oral) with the ability to successfully interact at all levels of a matrix organization; ability to develop relationships within all levels of the organization. Proven customer service skills.
• Ability to coach, train, and mentor other team members.
• Extensive organizational and time management skills; must be able to multi-task with a high degree of accuracy and detail in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment. Ability to adjust quickly and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; capable of representing the organization as a prime contact on subcontract matters with program management, vendors, and customers and, provide leadership to less experienced professional employees on projects.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Experience in negotiating and managing construction subcontract agreements in support of Federal Clients
• Knowledge and experience with Deltek Costpoint

Security Clearance Requirement:

NoneThis position is part of our Corporate team.

For over 80 years, Parsons Corporation, has shaped the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today. Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled. Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status. We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-