Subcontracts Administration, Advisor

Peraton; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Subcontracts Administrator to support our National Aerospace Solutions Sector in the US; responsibilities include full lifecycle subcontract management, performance and cost monitoring, and ensuring policy compliance. The role involves advising program leadership, negotiating changes, and preparing proposals for opportunities.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree (or higher) with 8+ years experience, or a Master's with 6+ years, with US citizenship.

Qualifications

• US citizenship is required.
• Experience with FAR/DFARS and subcontract types (FFP, T&M, Labor Hour, Cost Reimbursable).
• Ability to read and decipher flow‑down terms from Prime Contracts.
• Strong understanding of subcontracting processes and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Provide full life‑cycle subcontract management for various contract types and sizes.
• Monitor subcontract and vendor performance, funding, and invoices to mitigate costs.
• Ensure compliance with subcontract policies and procedures.
• Identify and resolve complex contractual challenges with subcontractors and vendors.
• Prepare and submit proposals/quotes for business opportunities.
• Guide Program Managers on contractual requirements and risk mitigation.
• Manage pre‑award, startup, and closeout actions for assigned projects; negotiate changes.

Skills

Subcontracts management

Negotiation

Proposal analysis

Risk management

Contract compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Job Locations

US

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Subcontracts Administrator to support our National Aerospace Solutions Sector.

• Provide full life‑cycle subcontract management of various contract types, complexities, and sizes that will consist of monitoring subcontract and vendor performance, funding, and invoices/budgets to mitigate cost overruns.
• Ensure compliance with subcontract and procurement policies, procedures, and standard operating practices.
• Identify and work with business unit and contract leadership to advise and resolve complex contractual challenges with subcontractors and vendors, including ability to meet schedules, cost and technical requirement concerns, and requirement changes.
• Analyze, prepare, and submit request for proposals/quotes for various business opportunities.
• Support Program Managers by providing guidance on contractual requirements and mitigating the company's risk.
• Manage the fully life cycle of a Subcontract Agreement to include pre‑award actions, start‑up and close‑out process for all assigned projects.
• Negotiate and coordinate additions, deletions or modifications to subcontracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of related experience or a Master's degree and 6+ years of related experience.
• 12+ years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• US citizenship required.
• Experience with the following subcontract types: FFP, T&M, Labor Hour, Cost Reimbursement (w/fixed‑fee).
• Familiar with Fair and Reasonable determinations as well as Subcontractor price analysis.
• High-level of accountability and responsibility with in-depth knowledge and a strong understanding of:

• Federal Acquisition Regulations, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplements, as well as other Agency Supplements;
• Being able to read, understand, and decipher required flow‑down terms from the Prime Contract;
• Negotiating Subcontract with other Government Contractors.
• Great business sense with a laser focus on growing business through relationships.
• Understanding of financial systems and purchase requisition process.
• Firm understanding of managing subcontracts with multiple contract types.

Target Salary Range

$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.