Sr. Subcontracts Administrator

Trinzic; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

KBR is seeking a highly capable Sr. Subcontracts Administrator to lead subcontract activities and ensure seamless integration with program goals for governmental and commercial work.

The role emphasizes rigorous cost, schedule, and quality controls across multiple projects. The successful candidate will manage supplier relationships, oversee procurement cycles, and drive negotiations while maintaining compliance with FAR/DFAR and internal policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree a plus.
• 10+ years of procurement/subcontract management experience.
• Experience negotiating Master Service Agreements and complex Subcontract Agreements.
• Strong knowledge of FAR/DFAR.
• Excellent English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive major subcontract execution including cost, schedule, technical, and quality; ensure full integration within the program.
• Serve as primary contact between the subcontractor and project management team.
• Oversee the entire procurement cycle, coordinating between technical teams and suppliers.
• Lead supplier negotiations regarding cost, terms and conditions, and long-term agreements.
• Develop supplier sourcing strategies and metrics (scorecards).
• Measure, manage, and improve vendor delivery performance; conduct price analysis as required.
• Support business development, proposals and new pursuits as needed.

Skills

Strong negotiation

English communication

Project management

Conflict resolution

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Title

Sr. Subcontracts Administrator

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR! - At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

Program Summary

KBR's Exploration & Logistics division delivers full life cycle professional and technical solutions that improve operational readiness and drive innovation. Our solutions help ensure mission success on land, air, sea, space and cyberspace for the Department of Defense, intelligence community, NASA, and other federal agencies. KBR’s areas of expertise include engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity.

Job Summary

KBR is seeking a highly motivated Sr. Subcontracts Administrator to oversee and perform a full range of subcontract administration activities associated with subcontracting work. This includes qualifying suppliers, issuing requests for proposals, evaluating proposals, and maintaining subcontract files in accordance with established procedures. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing subcontracting work as assigned on multiple projects and ensuring the seamless integration of subcontract work within the broader program including cost, schedule, technical, and quality management.

Under broad direction, the Sr. Subcontracts Administrator will be accountable for managing the delivery of Subcontracts objectives of the assigned Projects/Programs.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Drive all aspects of major subcontract execution including cost, schedule, technical, and quality performance, ensuring full integration of subcontract work within the program (e.g., proposals, negotiations, contract execution).
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the subcontractor and project management team, remaining accountable to Subcontracts and Supply Chain leadership.
• Oversee the entire procurement cycle, coordinating between KBR’s technical team and suppliers across various functional teams.
• Address critical, time-sensitive, and complex issues including proposal evaluations, contract documentation, and modifications for contract changes.
• Assist in developing subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for specialized materials, equipment, and services.
• Lead key supplier negotiations regarding cost, terms and conditions, and long-term agreements.
• Control costs, manage cost avoidance, and perform price analysis as required.
• Develop supplier sourcing strategies and metrics (scorecards) for all commodity products.
• Measure, manage, and improve vendor delivery performance.
• Research market trends to maintain a world-class procurement environment.
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis as requested by upper management and corporate supply chain leadership.
• Implement initiatives to improve efficiency and sustain KPIs.
• Implement GR/IR strategies to promote timely payment to suppliers.
• Provide procurement support to business development team for proposal efforts.

Basic Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree a plus.
• Experience: Typically 10+ years of experience in procurement and subcontract management.
• Subcontracts management experience negotiating Master Service Agreements and complex Subcontract Agreements.
• Proven experience in establishing scope of work and writing technical or non-technical documentation including strong understanding of Specifications, Statements of Work, Contracts/Subcontracts, and Supplier Deliverables.
• Experience supporting all subcontract types (IDIQ, Cost Reimbursable, Fixed Price, etc.), negotiations, terms and conditions, incentive arrangements, and order placement.
• Experience supporting business development, proposals and new pursuits is highly desirable.
• Strong working knowledge of FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and DFAR (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement).
• Significant experience working with and/or leading audits with DCMA, including CPSR Audits, is highly preferred.
• Strong background with Cost and Price Analysis is a plus.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Proven experience managing complex Subcontract Agreements and Master Service Agreements.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written, verbal, and presentation to effectively communicate business cases to all levels of peers, suppliers, and management.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels including with international teams and suppliers.
• Strong project management, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to solve complex problems with excellent organizational skills.
• Background Check Required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in US Government and Commercial contracts is desirable.
• Experience providing proposals support is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in developing and tracking internal metrics.
• Desire to work in a collaborative environment as a part of a diverse team.
• Strong ability to implement GR/IR strategies to promote on-time payment to suppliers.
• In-depth understanding of global procurement processes and supply chain management.
• Ability to drive initiatives to improve efficiency and sustain KPIs.

The compensation range that we expect to pay for this position is between $100-135k. Actual compensation will depend on candidate location and experience.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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