Principal Subcontract Administrator- Remote Work Available

What you’ll do as a Principal Subcontracts Administrator


* Provide strategic, cradle-to-grave subcontract leadership from solicitation planning through subcontract closeout on complex, high-value, and high-risk programs


* Serve as a trusted advisor to Program Managers and Division Leadership on subcontract strategy, risk mitigation, and compliance


* Lead the development of subcontracting strategies, including subcontract type selection (FFP, CPFF, T&M, CR, etc.), pricing approach, and flowdown methodology


* Independently negotiate complex subcontract terms and pricing, including cost/price analysis, equitable adjustments, and resolution of performance or compliance issues


* Ensure all subcontracts and subcontract actions are fully compliant with FAR, DFARS, prime contract requirements, CPSR standards, and internal policies


* Review, approve, and guide preparation of all required subcontract documentation, including sole source justifications, price/cost analyses, and negotiation memoranda


* Provide formal and informal training to Program Managers and other program support staff on subcontracting processes, compliance requirements, and best practices


* Prepare and disseminate critical subcontract status updates, risk assessments, compliance findings, modifications, deviations, claims, terminations, and closeout actions


* Stay current on regulatory changes, legislation, and industry best practices, proactively advising leadership on impacts and implementation


* Lead efforts to identify and resolve systemic subcontracting issues, developing innovative solutions and process improvements


* Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships with division leadership and subcontractors


* Mentor and provide technical oversight to Senior and Junior Subcontracts Administrators, serving as a subject matter expert


* Support Small Business Subcontract Plan development, execution, and reporting, including audit and CPSR support activities

 Principal Subcontracts Administrator Requirements


* Demonstrated expert-level experience in a cradle-to-grave government subcontracting environment, from solicitation strategy through closeout


* Advanced knowledge and practical application of FAR, DFARS, and government subcontracting regulations


* A distinguished track record of managing multi-million-dollar, mission-critical portfolios.


* Proven expertise in negotiating complex subcontract terms and pricing


* Extensive experience with CPSR-compliant subcontract file documentation and audit support


* Experience managing subcontracts in a high-volume and/or highly complex program environment


* In-depth experience with wide range of subcontract types, including CPFF, FFP, T&M, and CR


* Strong ability to independently interpret prime contract requirements and translate them into compliant subcontract actions


* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Exc...