Subcontract Administrator

GovCon Associates LLC; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Contracts/Subcontracts Manager to oversee the life-cycle management of various contracts, including government, commercial, and international agreements. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance and effective administration of contracts, providing support to leadership, and fostering relationships with contracting officers and subcontractors. Candidates should have extensive experience in government contracting, particularly with small to mid-size companies, and be adept at navigating complex contract landscapes. This position offers the opportunity to work fully remote, making it ideal for those looking to balance professional responsibilities with personal commitments.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years experience in government contracts and procurement management.
• Proficiency in FAR and negotiation strategies is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day life-cycle of contracts for the company.
• Support leadership in contract compliance and execution.

Skills

Government Contracts Management

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting

CPCM or CFCM Certifications

Tools

ERP Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

GovCon Associates LLC provided pay range

This range is provided by GovCon Associates LLC. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

Position: Contracts/Subcontracts Manager

Type: Contract-to-Hire (up to 6 months to conversion)

Resulting GovCon Pay Rate: $60.58 - $74.04 per hr (W2 or 1099 option)

Salary Range at Conversion: $126,000 to $140,000, depending on experience level

Location: Fully Remote

Geography: Prefer East Coast, but as long as candidate can work East Coast (EST) hours

Company Overview: Mid-size Public Health & Information Technology Federal Govt Contractor

*This is not a procurement, contract specialist or acquisition position. Please only apply if your career is in subcontract administration*

Summary

To provide day-to-day life-cycle management of the company’s Contracts which includes US Government, commercial and international contracts for all divisions of the company. Helps develop and enforce company and departmental procedures relating to contract compliance and business administration.

Seeking candidates with primarily small (and/or mid-size) company government contracting experience. Candidates that display that they are managing and administering various government contracts, managing personal portfolios, contract administration matters, routine day-to-day tasks, issuing Teaming/Subcontract Agreements, and bring experience working in fast-paced, autonomous environments.

Responsibilities

1. Supports leadership in interpreting contract terms and providing advice to corporate Officers and Operating Center Presidents.
2. In consultation with project managers, proposal development staff and senior management, supports program execution while ensuring contractual and regulatory compliance.
3. Supports proposal activities including an active role in developing the Business Volume and assuring compliance with the solicitation.
4. Develops customer relationships with both contracting officers and subcontractors.
5. In collaboration with the Director of Procurement, supports the review and approval of all department templates for subcontracts, consultant agreements, teaming and non-disclosure agreements and contract related procurements.
6. In coordination with the Procurement Department, leads the subcontracting and procurement activities under prime contracts by developing solicitations, negotiating terms/price and executing subcontracts during program lifecycle.
7. Develops and prepares complex and sensitive internal and external communications.
8. Documents the contract file to include allocability, allowability and reasonableness of costs; identification and protection of intellectual property rights and other compliance information.
9. Assists in the development of corporate contracts and grants policies, procedures and document templates, including the implementation and training of company staff.
10. Produces or contributes to the production of client and/or internal financial reports, including pipeline analyses, funding projection and analyses, contract backlog, etc.
11. Performs additional duties, including special projects, as required.

Qualifications - Experience

1. At least 8 to 10 years progressively responsible experience in government contracts, grants, subcontracts and procurement management, including extensive experience in the management of complex multi-year, multi-million-dollar IDIQ, T&M, CPFF and FFP contracts.
2. DOD experience is required.
3. Majority of experience should be in working with small and/or mid-size companies.
4. Demonstrated experience organizing, problem-solving and multitasking under tight deadlines.
5. Ability to work well with little supervision.
6. Leading negotiations with customers and subcontractors, including but not limited to terms and conditions, price and schedule.
7. Familiarity with Gov. approved procurement systems with CPSR experience desired.
8. Experience working with ERP Systems.

Qualifications - Skills

1. Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, or related field strongly preferred; or an additional 5 years of experience.
2. CPCM or CFCM certifications are desired but not required.
3. Advanced knowledge of the FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations), and other agency supplements.
4. Demonstrated proficiency in leading negotiation strategies.
5. Strong critical thinking, analytical skills; ability to identify risk mitigation strategies.
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
7. Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to employees and management at all levels.
8. Highly adaptable to change; ability to work independently and collaboratively. Ability to multi-task and operate in a fast-moving environment.
9. Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

General Business and Management

Industries

Government Administration and Government Relations Services