Subcontract Administrator

SpectrumCareers; Virginia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SpectrumCareers in Virginia seeks a Subcontracts Administrator to manage federal subcontracting across active programs and new proposals. You will own the full subcontract lifecycle and collaborate across teams to ensure compliant, timely procurement processes.

Responsibilities include preparing solicitations, evaluating proposals, drafting and negotiating subcontracts, and maintaining audit-ready files while interfacing with subcontractors and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related discipline.
• 4+ years procurement or subcontract administration experience with a federal government contractor.
• Working knowledge of the FAR and CPSR requirements.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complete, compliant subcontractor solicitations (RFPs) to support bids on federal opportunities.
• Review subcontractor proposals and evaluate pricing, schedule, and risk.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage subcontracts, modifications, and task orders in line with FAR and internal procedures.
• Perform price and cost analysis as needed.
• Support the full procurement lifecycle from early development through award and administration of subcontracts of varying size and complexity.
• Maintain subcontract files that meet audit standards and serve as main contact for subcontractors.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related discipline

Job description

Subcontracts Administrator – Government Contracting

An established, growing defense and national security consulting firm is looking for a Subcontracts Administrator to manage subcontracting work across several active programs and new proposals. Our client supports government customers with analytical and technical solutions, and its team values collaboration, initiative, and accountability. This role suits someone who enjoys solving problems, works well across teams, and wants real ownership over the full subcontract lifecycle.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare complete, compliant subcontractor solicitations (RFPs) to support the company’s bids on federal opportunities.
• Review subcontractor proposals and evaluate pricing, schedule, and risk.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage subcontracts, modifications, and task orders in line with internal procedures and the FAR.
• Perform price and cost analysis as needed.
• Support the full procurement lifecycle, from early business development through award and administration of subcontracts of varying size, type, and complexity.
• Partner closely with subcontracts leadership, contracts staff, and program managers to keep programs on track.
• Build and maintain subcontract files that meet CPSR audit standards.
• Serve as the main point of contact for subcontractors on proposal and contract matters, and maintain strong working relationships both internally and externally.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related discipline.
• 4+ years of procurement or subcontract administration experience with a federal government contractor.
• Working knowledge of the FAR and CPSR requirements.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.