Senior Subcontracts Administrator IRES

Amentum; Vandenberg Village (CA); Teletrabalho; USD 125 000 - 140 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Resumo da oferta

Amentum is seeking an experienced Senior Subcontracts Administrator to support a major Missile Defense program. You will manage a portfolio of complex subcontracts from planning through closeout, act as the principal advisor to project teams, and ensure compliant execution and audit-ready procurement files under FAR/DFARS and company policy.

The role emphasizes strategic acquisition planning, market research, and disciplined contract administration, with responsibilities spanning negotiations,

Qualificações

• This role requires Subcontract Administrator experience.
• Candidates with only COR or contract administration duties do not meet minimum qualifications.
• Experience handling a portfolio of complex, high-value subcontracts is expected.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the full subcontract lifecycle from planning to closeout with minimal supervision.
• Develop acquisition strategy and translate technical requirements into executable packages.
• Manage solicitations, source selection, cost/price analysis, and negotiations.
• Administer post-award changes and monitor subcontractor performance for audit-ready files.
• Interpret and apply FAR/DFARS requirements and ensure compliance and proper documentation.

Conhecimentos

Subcontract administration

Negotiation

Cost analysis

Market research

Contract management

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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

Description of Duties:

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.

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.

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:

• 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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