Senior Subcontracts Lead (DoD/FAR/DFARS)

BAE Systems, Inc.; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 83,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

BAE Systems, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Principal Subcontract Administrator to support GOCO facilities and complex procurement cycles at Holston and Radford Army Ammunition Plants.

The role covers proposal through contract closeout with a fast-paced team, requiring strong negotiation, compliance, and program coordination. The position involves up to 10% travel, heavy multi-tasking, and close collaboration with program managers, engineering, finance, and contract administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or 6 years of relevant work experience in procurement, subcontracts, or contracts.
• Experience in subcontracts administration.
• Experience in Defense (DoD).
• Knowledge of FAR and DFARS.
• Able to multi-task and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Excellent communications skills.
• MS Office Suite including Excel.

Responsibilities

• Solicit and evaluate proposals, negotiate and prepare complex subcontracts, monitor subcontractor performance, and document subcontract files in accordance with established Procurement Policies and Procedures.
• Support terms and conditions negotiations for purchases and subcontracts.
• Identify potential sources for required materials or services and develop and issue Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
• Receive, review, and negotiate subcontractor proposals.
• Manage the sources selection process by leading the proposal evaluation team in fact finding, technical evaluations, and cost/price analysis.
• Negotiate subcontract terms and conditions including estimated cost/price, delivery, quality, and performance requirements.
• Develop and negotiate required special terms, conducts independent cost/price analysis as needed.
• Document the entire negotiation process.
• Develop the subcontract document; review it for compliance with Government, Corporate, and Company requirements; and obtain management approval prior to issuance to the subcontractor.
• Serves as subject matter expert for sub contractual matters under the FAR/DFARS.
• Support the subcontract administration team from award through completion to ensure compliance with all terms and conditions.
• Coordinate and participate in subcontractor surveys and program reviews.
• Review and monitor payments, commitments, and funding status.
• Negotiate subcontract changes and respond to all formal subcontract inquiries and issues.
• Provide subcontract status as required.
• Develop, negotiate, and issue teaming agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and memorandum of understanding.
• Provide subcontract advice and counsel to program managers, engineering personnel, and other related functions such as finance, quality, and contract administration.
• Enter administrative and financial data on subcontracts into various subcontract databases.
• Support Purchasing group as necessitated.
• Perform subcontract close-out.
• Lead process improvement and program initiatives.

Skills

Subcontract administration

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Communication skills

Negotiation

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree or 6 years of relevant experience

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

BAE Systems, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Principal Subcontract Administrator to support GOCO facilities and complex procurement cycles at Holston and Radford Army Ammunition Plants.

The role covers proposal through contract closeout with a fast-paced team, requiring strong negotiation, compliance, and program coordination. The position involves up to 10% travel, heavy multi-tasking, and close collaboration with program managers, engineering, finance, and contract administration.