Subcontract Administrator

General Dynamics; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,900 - 81,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance

401(k)

flexible spending accounts/HSAs

life and disability insurance

paid holidays and PTO

wellness coaching

Job summary

General Dynamics NASSCO in Norfolk, VA seeks a Subcontract Administrator to solicit, negotiate, award and administer subcontracts for goods and services under prime contracts and ship repair programs.

Requires a BA/BS in a related field or AA/AS plus two years of experience, or six years of related experience. Strong FAR knowledge, contract law, and MS Office skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a BA/BS in a related field, or AA/AS plus two years of directly related experience, or six years of directly related experience.
• Knowledge of FAR and contract law principles relevant to ship repair environments.
• Experience with negotiating semi-complex, high-dollar, subcontractor services and materials.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and strong business math skills.

Responsibilities

• Solicit, negotiate, award and administer subcontracts for goods and services.
• Maintain liaison between subcontractors, suppliers, and program managers to resolve issues.
• Ensure subcontract agreements specify technical requirements and contract clauses.
• Perform price analysis and negotiate subcontractor proposals.
• Prepare reports and presentations as required.

Skills

Negotiation

Subcontracting

Procurement

Contract Law

FAR Knowledge

MS Office

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

BA/BS in related field

AA/AS + 2 years experience

6 years related experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Subcontract Administrator

Subcontracts Department, Norfolk, Virginia. Work schedule 7:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Pay Scale

$60,900 – $81,200

Benefits

Medical & dental insurance, 401(k), flexible spending accounts/HSAs, life and disability insurance, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO), and wellness coaching.

Security Clearance

No Clearance

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PURPOSE

Solicit, negotiate, award and administer subcontracts for goods and services pursuant to requirements of prime contracts, Government and commercial ship repair programs, and internal requirements, including but not limited to the Outline of Authority to Act. Major efforts are on high‑dollar and labor‑intensive subcontracts.

POSITION DEMANDS (Education/Training)

Typically has a BA/BS in a related field, or AA/AS plus two (2) years of directly related experience, or six (6) years of directly related experience.

POSITION DEMANDS (Required Experience)

• Knowledge of NASSCO’s ship repair approach, organization, procedures and material requirements.
• Understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Contract law principles and their application to the ship repair environment.
• Ability to think clearly under time‑pressure deadlines.
• Knowledge of NASSCO health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Skill in negotiating semi‑complex, high‑dollar, and/or custom subcontractor service and material procurements.
• Maintaining a high degree of attention to detail and sound judgment.
• Document preparation including special reports and presentations.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent business math and verbal and written communication skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Carrying
• Lifting
• Walking
• Climbing
• Pulling
• Must be able to go on vessels
• Crawling
• Sitting
• Kneeling
• Talking

VISUAL REQUIREMENTS

• Crouching
• Standing
• Hearing
• Stooping
• Other (Kneeling, Talking)

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to the Subcontract Manager. Maintains close internal contact with Engineering, Estimating, Receiving, Integrated Logistics Support, Production, and Quality Assurance. Maintains close external contact with suppliers and requesting organizations to resolve semi‑complex contractual and technical problems associated with unique and/or high‑dollar procurement actions. This position has no direct reports.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for procurement of semi‑complex high‑dollar subcontractor services and materials which may have long lead times, and other procurements as assigned.
• Assist in planning and coordinating facility surveys to determine subcontractor’s ability to perform repair work. Obtain reviews, concurrence, and approvals as required by the Purchasing Manual.
• Validate subcontracts and rental requisitions against contract and project specifications with in‑depth technical understanding of the statement of work and required subcontractor or leasing company qualifications.
• Ensure subcontract agreements clearly specify all pertinent technical requirements and invoke all relevant contract clauses, terms, and conditions.
• Perform price analysis and negotiation of subcontractor and leasing company proposals.
• Maintain exceptionally close liaison between subcontractors, suppliers, and program managers, and material control for resolution of performance problems, and to ensure timely receipt of a satisfactory product/services.
• Be aware of NASSCO’s “Standards and Business Conduct” and abide by the instructions and guidelines set forth in the standard.
• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Accountable to the Subcontract Manager for procurement of acceptable subcontractor services at the best value while ensuring timely delivery in support of schedule. Results are related to the quality and timeliness of achieving project goals and ability to develop, implement, and/or adhere to processes that comply with contract requirements and maximize productiveness and throughput.

STANDARD EQUIPMENT ISSUE

Desktop computer, corporate credit card.

UNIQUE/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have a reliable record of attendance and punctuality and be available for overtime as required. Must be able to physically transit all areas of the facility. Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects or controls, and to talk and hear. Must have good eye/hand coordination. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Opportunity Statement

General Dynamics NASSCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.