Subcontract Administrator Sr

General Atomics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics (GA) invites qualified candidates for a Subcontract Administrator role in Torrey Pines, CA. The position supports Energy and Maritime divisions and requires strong analytical skills, independent work, and leadership in subcontracting activities.

The role emphasizes extensive experience in government contracting, SOW management, and negotiations, with a travel requirement and a collaboration-focused mindset within a team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration with emphasis in supply chain management, contract administration, or related discipline and 15+ years progressive experience.
• Must be well versed in Government Contracting (FAR, DFARS, ITAR) with knowledge of acquisition principles and government rules/regulations.
• Experience with Statements of Work (SOW) and SDRL management.
• Experience with various contract types (FFP, CR, CPFF, T&M, etc.).
• Ability to lead and communicate new concepts for unique requirements.

Responsibilities

• Procure major subcontracts for complex hardware/services supporting assigned programs.
• Review SOWs and prepare RFPs/RFQs; conduct source selection determinations.
• Lead cost and price analyses; perform cost reviews with management and customers.
• Conduct subcontract negotiations with suppliers.
• Interpret terms and conditions and negotiate modifications to subcontract provisions.
• Advise management on contractual rights/obligations and subcontract risks.
• Act as primary subcontract contact with program management, suppliers, and customers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Emotional intelligence

Written communication

Verbal communication

Subcontract leadership

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (supply chain/contract focus)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Summary

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

Job Summary

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies. We have an exciting opportunity for a Subcontract Administrator to join our Subcontracts team at our location in Torrey Pines, CA. This role will primarily support our Energy and Maritime Divisions, but may also support other areas as well from time to time. Requires strong analytical skills, critical thinking, problem solving, emotional intelligence, written and verbal communication, and ability to work independently, in a team environment and provide subcontract leadership for the company.

This position must sit in Torrey Pines area of San Diego several days per week.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for major subcontracts procurement of complex mission critical hardware and/or services necessary to support assigned program(s) and related program proposal activities.
• Reviews SOWs, prepares RFP/RFQ’s, conducts source selection determinations (including noncompetitive justifications).
• Reviews and analyzes supplier bids/proposals and performs cost and/or price analysis. Leads cost and pricing reviews with program management and customers.
• Conducts subcontracts negotiations with suppliers.
• Reviews, interprets, and provides recommendations regarding terms and conditions, and participates and/or leads negotiations for modifications to standard/non-standard subcontract provisions.
• Advises management of contractual rights and obligations.
• Identifies subcontract risks/issues and provides leadership in developing innovative solutions to complex subcontracting requirements.
• Represents the organization as the primary subcontract business point of contact on assigned subcontracts to internal and external customers, making presentations as required.
• Ensures compliance with company policy/procedures, and government regulations throughout the procurement lifecycle. Maintains an awareness of regulatory changes and their impacts on subcontracts.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in business administration with an emphasis in supply chain management, contract administration, or a related discipline, along with fifteen (15) or more years of progressive professional experience. Equivalent professional purchasing, subcontract, or contract administration experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
• Must be well versed in Government Contracting (i.e., FAR, DFARS, ITAR) and have a comprehensive understanding of acquisition principles, theories, concepts related to government rules and regulations supporting major agencies (i.e., DOE, DoD, NASA, etc.), and experience demonstrating a broad application of those practices, techniques, standards, and regulations.
• Must have experience and familiarity with Statements of Work and SDRL management.
• Must have experience with various contract types (e.g., FFP, CR, CPFF, T&M, etc.).
• Must possess the ability to provide leadership in developing and communicating new concepts for unique requirements.

Must be customer focused and possess:

• The ability to understand complex requirements and develop innovative solutions.
• Excellent verbal/written communication and the ability to make presentations to a variety of audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills to influence and guide employees, managers, customers and other external parties.
• The ability to organize, schedule, and coordinate subcontract activities during multiple work phases.
• Excellent computer skills and familiarity with standard office tools (ie. MS Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, etc.).
• SAP experience is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; capable of representing the organization as the primary contact on subcontract matters with program management, subcontractors, and customers, and provide leadership to less experienced professional employees on projects.
• Ability to work extended hours and travel as required.

Job Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 116,480 - 208,505