Subcontract Specialist II-Subcontract Administrator

United Cleanup Oak Ridge, LLC; Oak Ridge (TN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UCOR in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking a Subcontract Specialist II-Subcontract Administrator to manage subcontracting activities across professional, construction, and general services. The role involves forming and administering purchase orders, evaluating subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with FAR and the prime contract.

You will coordinate negotiations, monitor performance, resolve disputes, and maintain auditable subcontract records while staying aware of market conditions for future

Qualifications

• Knowledge of business administration procedures, techniques, and business ethics.
• Skilled in oral and written communication.
• Basic knowledge of FAR and governmental contracts.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks involved in the formation and administration of purchase orders.
• Communicates with suppliers and UCOR personnel to define requirements and ensure performance to PO terms.
• Prepare bidder pre-qualification, bidder lists, bid solicitation, bid analysis, cost and price analyses, and award recommendations.
• Identify sources, evaluate subcontractors, and select qualified subcontractors based on capability, price, terms, quality, and timely completion.
• Monitor subcontractor performance, issue amendments, and manage subcontractor performance.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Business administration

Data analysis

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/engineering/construction management/economics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Subcontract Specialist II-Subcontract Administrator

NGF SAL FT Professionals

Classification Title:

Subcontract Specialist II-Subcontract Administrator

Grade:

23-25 (depending on experience)

Number of Positions:

1

Location:

Oak Ridge, TN

Organization:

Project Integration and Business Services

Department:

Acquisition Services

Project Assignment:

Posting Date:

10/8/2026

Closing Date:

10/15/2026

Duties:

SUMMARY : The Subcontracting job family is responsible for the materials management of professional, construction, and general services.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform tasks involved in the formation and administration of purchase orders.
• Communicates with suppliers and personnel within UCOR to establish clear definition of requirements and to assure performance to purchase order terms and conditions.
• Prepare bidder pre-qualification, bidder lists, bid solicitation, bid analysis, make commitments and administer purchase
• Identify sources for the services, evaluate the capabilities and performance of subcontractors, and select qualified subcontractors based upon their ability to provide the required services, competitive pricing, acceptable terms, appropriate quality, and timely completion of the work.
• Perform subcontracting functions in conformance with the requirements of the prime contract with the client including, as applicable, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and its supplements.
• Issue R e qu est s for Proposals, evaluate subcontractor proposals, plans and conduct negotiations, prepare cost and price analyses, risk analyses, bid analysis summaries, and award recommendations that treat subcontractors fairly and ethically, protect the company's interests, and promote best value awards.
• Award, issue, and document all agreements with subcontractors.
• Monitor subcontractor performance, issue amendments to subcontracts and manage the performance of subcontractors.
• Resolve disputes with subcontractors and evaluate subcontractor performance.
• Prepare, compile, and maintain auditable records of the subcontracting process.
• Maintain awareness of market conditions to determine future availability of services and pricing probability.
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct all negotiations with subcontractors.
• Manage subcontracts to ensure timely completion, compliance with requirements, and appropriateness of invoices and payment.
• Keep materials management advised of significant subcontracting issues and potential problem areas
• Review and approve invoices in compliance with the subcontract and/or resolve discrepancies prior to approving.
• Pre p are client consent packages prior to award.
• May obtain budgetary pricing from subcontractors and prepare bid analysis to support Company proposals

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of business administration procedures, techniques, and business ethics.
• Skilled in oral and written communication.
• Basic knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations, and applicable Agency Supplements.
• Basic understanding of Governmental Contracts and the flow-down of applicable clauses and requirements.
• Basic understanding of Cost Accounting Standards, and determination process for applicability to the work
• P ossesses strong computer skills relating to data analysis and document preparation

Job-Related Qualifications Required:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, construction management, economics or demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training and related experience

Experience: 5+ years of related experience required.

Relocation:

YES

UCOR prohibits smoking in enclosed areas, including company vehicles.

NOTE 1: Candidates eligible for 3161 status must so indicate on their résumé or cover sheet and provide a copy of their 3161 Preference-In-Hiring Eligibility form with their résumé. Section 3161 of the National Defense Authorization Act requires UCOR to give preference-in-hiring to qualified 3161 eligible displaced Department of Energy (DOE) contractor employees before other external hiring on DOE-funded work is considered. To be 3161 eligible, you must have worked for a DOE contractor on or before September 27, 1991.

NOTE 2: Only web applications will be considered.

UCOR is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran