Senior Subcontracts Administrator IRES

Amentum company; Colorado Springs (CO); Remote; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Senior Subcontracts Administrator to manage a portfolio of high-value subcontracts for the Missile Defense Agency. The role requires independent judgment across procurement planning, market research, negotiations, and post-award administration, ensuring audit-ready files in compliance with FAR/DFARS.

The ideal candidate will have DoD Secret clearance, 5+ years in government subcontracting, and 10+ years overall experience, with proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance required
• 2+ years in senior level subcontracts administration
• 5+ years in Government subcontracting
• 10+ years general full-time work experience (may reduce with advanced education)
• Experience with FAR/DFARS
• Knowledge of contract types: IDIQ, CPIF, T&M, firm-fixed-price
• Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint
• Ability to translate requirements into subcontract language
• Strong negotiation and documentation skills

Responsibilities

• Lead full subcontract lifecycle from planning through closeout with minimal supervision
• Develop acquisition strategy for complex subcontracts
• Translate technical requirements into executable packages
• Conduct market research and source selection
• Perform cost and price analysis and lead negotiations
• Maintain contract controls and document revisions
• Monitor supplier performance and manage post-award administration
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS and audit readiness

Skills

Subcontracts administration

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Documentation & records

MS Word/PowerPoint/Excel/SharePoint

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Position Title: Sr. Subcontracts Administrator

Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO; Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL; Fort Belvoir; VA, Dahlgren, VA; Vandenberg, CA

Relocation Assistance: None available at this time

Remote/Telework: Yes - Available for this position

Clearance Type: DoW Secret

Shift: Day shift

Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time

This role specifically requires Subcontract Administrator experience. Candidates whose backgrounds consist only of COR or contract administration duties do not meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Description of Duties:

Amentum is seeking an experienced Senior Subcontracts Administrator to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. This position independently manages a portfolio of complex, high-value subcontracts from acquisition planning through closeout and serves as the principal subcontract business advisor to program and task order teams. The role is accountable for compliant execution, sound business decisions, subcontractor performance, and complete, audit-ready procurement files in accordance with applicable FAR/DFARS requirements, prime contract flowdowns, company policy, delegated authority, and approved acquisition strategies.

The candidate will be responsible for the following:

Subcontract Management:

• Lead the full subcontract lifecycle.Plan, compete, negotiate, award, administer, modify, and close complex subcontracts with minimal supervision while maintaining clear ownership of schedule, risk, approvals, and file documentation.
• Develop the acquisition strategy.
• Translate technical requirements into executable packages.
• Conduct and document market research.Identify capable sources, assess competition, validate supplier eligibility and responsibility, and support make-or-buy, commerciality, and single- or sole-source determinations when applicable.
• Manage solicitations and source selection.

Proposal Analysis, Negotiation, and Award:

• Perform cost and price analysis.
• Lead negotiations within delegated authority.
• Document the business decision.
• Establish the appropriate subcontracting arrangement.
• Ensure award readiness.

Post-Award Administration and Supplier Performance:

• Maintain contractual control.
• Administer changes..
• Monitor subcontractor performance.
• Resolve performance and payment issues.
• Maintain effective supplier relationships.
• Complete formal closeout.

Compliance, Records, and Business Leadership:

• Interpret and apply requirements.
• Maintain CPSR-ready and audit-ready files..
• Protect sensitive information.
• Support reviews and corrective actions.
• Improve execution.

The successful candidate will:

• Exercise sound independent judgment and know when a matter requires management, legal, compliance, or customer escalation.
• Manage multiple high-priority actions and short deadlines without sacrificing compliance, documentation quality, or business judgment.
• Communicate contractual risk clearly and convert technical or program requirements into specific, enforceable subcontract language.
• Be organized, responsive, detail-oriented, and effective in a collaborative, matrixed program environment.
• Understand how subcontract terms allocate cost, schedule, technical, and performance risk and applies that understanding during negotiations.

Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee for one of our teammate companies.

Basic Requirements:

• Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance
• Must have 2 or more years of experience performing in a senior level subcontracts administration role or comparable position.
• Must have 5, or more, years of directly related experience in Government subcontracting
• Must have 10, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience
  • May be reduced with completion of advanced education
• Must have demonstrated recent subcontract experience working with the FAR/DFARS
• Working knowledge of multiple contract types including IDIQ, CPIF, T&M, firm‑fixed price, and demonstrated ability to execute and interpret federal regulations within contracts
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint
• Must have demonstrated recent subcontract experience working with the FAR/DFARS
• Working knowledge of multiple contract types including IDIQ, CPIF, T&M, firm‑fixed price, and demonstrated ability to execute and interpret federal regulations within contracts
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint
• Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Desired Requirements:

• Have experience developing subcontract requirements with little to no prior acquisition history
• Have demonstrated experience developing process improvements and new processes for subcontract management portfolios

This position is expected to pay $125,000 – $140,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

Compensation Details:

$125,000 - $140,000

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.

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