Subcontracts Administration Co-op

Jobtailor; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton’s Reston, Virginia office invites a student to join the Procurement team as a trainee focused on subcontract lifecycle management and cost analysis. You will help with RFPs/RFQs, proposal reviews, and file maintenance to support CPSR readiness and audits.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to work under deadlines while learning FAR/DFARS requirements. U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college pursuing a degree in Supply Chain or Contract Management.
• Strong desire to pursue a career in supply chain/procurement/purchasing.
• Familiarity with the concept of supply chain management.
• Experience with MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Word.
• U.S. Citizenship; No clearance required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to be detail-oriented and meet quick turnaround deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support the full subcontract lifecycle, including solicitation, evaluation, award, administration, modification, and closeout.
• Prepare and issue RFPs, RFQs, and other solicitation documents.
• Review subcontractor proposals for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
• Maintain subcontract files in support of CPSR readiness and audits.
• Conduct price and/or cost analysis with guidance from senior team members.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and adherence to obligations.
• Assist in issue resolution and risk mitigation.
• Stay informed of updates to FAR/DFARS and industry best practices.
• Support the Procurement team at Peraton’s corporate office in Reston, Virginia.

Skills

Subcontract Lifecycle Management

Cost Analysis

Federal Procurement Laws

Strong Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Initiative

Detail-Oriented

Education

Pursuing AA/AS/AAS or BS/BA/BBA in Supply Chain or Contract Management

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Job description

• Support the full subcontract lifecycle, including solicitation, evaluation, award, administration, modification, and closeout
• Prepare and issue Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotes (RFQs), and other solicitation documentation to potential subcontractors
• Review subcontractor proposals for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with solicitation terms and applicable regulations
• Maintain accurate and complete subcontract files in support of CPSR readiness and internal/external audit requirements
• Conduct price and/or cost analysis in support of fair and reasonable determinations, with guidance from senior team members
• Monitor subcontractor performance, delivery schedules, and adherence to contractual obligations
• Assist in issue resolution and risk mitigation
• Stay informed of updates to federal public procurement laws, FAR/DFARS requirements, and industry best practices
• Support the Procurement team at Peraton’s corporate office in Reston, Virginia

Requirements

• Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university actively pursuing an AA/AS/AAS or BS/BA/BBA in Supply Chain or Contract Management
• Strong desire to pursue a career in supply chain/procurement/purchasing
• Familiarity with the concept of supply chain management
• Experience with MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Word
• Strong oral and written communications skills, organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills
• Takes initiative and follows through on commitments
• U.S. Citizenship
• No clearance required
• Previous work experience through class projects, extracurricular involvement, or previous internships (desired)
• Ability to be detail-oriented and to prioritize work and meet quick turnaround deadlines (desired)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong capabilities in subcontract lifecycle management, including solicitation, evaluation, and compliance with federal procurement laws. Proficient in conducting cost analysis and monitoring subcontractor performance while maintaining accurate documentation for audits.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Subcontract Lifecycle Management
• Cost Analysis
• Federal Procurement Laws
• MS Excel
• Strong Communication Skills

Hard Skills

• Subcontract Administration
• Proposal Review
• Cost Analysis
• Solicitation Documentation
• Compliance Review

Soft Skills

• Organizational Skills
• Time Management
• Interpersonal Skills
• Initiative
• Detail-Oriented

Industry Keywords

• Supply Chain Management
• Contract Management
• RFP
• RFQ
• FAR
• DFARS

Tools & Technologies

• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word