Senior Subcontracts Lead — Remote

GovCIO; Hartford (CT); Remote; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Environment

Training and Certification Support

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

GovCIO is seeking a Senior Subcontracts Administrator to manage end-to-end subcontract activities for U.S.-based programs in a fully remote role. You will lead negotiations, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate with internal teams and suppliers to drive performance and resolve issues.

Ideal candidates have strong CPSR/FAR/DFARS experience, excellent communication, and the ability to operate across multiple programs while guiding junior staff.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 8+ years of experience or Master’s with 6+ years of experience.
• Experience with CPSR policies and procedures.
• Experience in subcontracting and related functions, emphasis on negotiation and performance management.
• Strong knowledge of federal subcontracting and negotiation techniques.
• Working knowledge of the FAR and DFARS.
• Experience with Deltek CostPoint ERP.
• Experience with proposal support activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications (Excel, Word).
• Strong business acumen, management and leadership skills.
• Multi-tasking and time-management in fast-paced environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build effective internal and external relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable presenting plans to senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Administer full life cycle subcontract management for programs, including proposals, NDAs, teaming agreements, solicitations, evaluation, pricing, and closeout.
• Support VETS sector initiatives and strategic competition planning.
• Develop strategies for competitions, negotiations, and performance management of subcontractors.
• Ensure subcontract files comply with Authority to Operate, contract requirements, and laws/regulations.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and suppliers to resolve issues.
• Review prime contracts to flow down required documents and clauses.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leadership to align subcontracting with prime contracts and financial goals.
• Monitor supplier compliance and timely deliverables with operations.
• Resolve supplier performance or quality issues with leadership.
• Advise operations on procurement issues and strategies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Negotiation

Subcontracts administration

FAR/DFARS knowledge

CPSR familiarity

Vendor relationship management

Communication skills

Time management

Proposal support

Microsoft Excel

Deltek CostPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s degree

Tools

Deltek CostPoint ERP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

GovCIO is seeking a Senior Subcontracts Administrator to manage end-to-end subcontract activities for U.S.-based programs in a fully remote role. You will lead negotiations, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate with internal teams and suppliers to drive performance and resolve issues.

Ideal candidates have strong CPSR/FAR/DFARS experience, excellent communication, and the ability to operate across multiple programs while guiding junior staff.