Senior Subcontracts Administrator

GovCIO

. Administer full life-cycle subcontract management activities for assigned programs, including proposal support, NDA and teaming agreement negotiations, solicitation package preparation, subcontractor proposal evaluation, price analysis, terms and conditions negotiations, subcontract awards, administration, issue resolution, and closeout .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $110,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full life-cycle subcontract management, including negotiation, administration, and compliance with federal regulations. Proven ability to develop strategies for subcontractor performance management and effectively collaborate with cross-functional leadership.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Subcontract ManagementNegotiation TechniquesFAR and DFARS KnowledgeDeltek CostPoint ERPContractor Purchasing System Reviews

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Hard Skills

Subcontract AdministrationProposal SupportPrice AnalysisTerms and Conditions NegotiationSupplier Performance Management

Soft Skills

Strong Business AcumenAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTime-Management SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Word

Industry Keywords

Federal SubcontractingAcquisition RegulationsCross-Functional CollaborationSupplier ComplianceOperational Objectives

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer full life-cycle subcontract management activities for assigned programs, including proposal support, NDA and teaming agreement negotiations, solicitation package preparation, subcontractor proposal evaluation, price analysis, terms and conditions negotiations, subcontract awards, administration, issue resolution, and closeout
Support the Veterans and Enterprise Technology Solutions (VETS) sector
Develop strategies for competitions and negotiations and manage subcontractor/supplier performance
Review and approve subcontract files in accordance with Authority to Operate requirements, contract requirements, company policies, applicable laws, and acquisition regulations
Review prime contract awards and flow down required documents and clauses
Collaborate with cross-functional leadership to align subcontracting activities with prime contract requirements and financial and operational objectives
Drive resolution of procurement issues affecting performance
Monitor supplier compliance and timely delivery of deliverables
Resolve supplier performance and quality issues with operational leadership
Advise operations leadership on procurement issues and strategies
Perform other duties as assigned by management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a related field with 8+ years of prior relevant experience, or Master's degree with 6+ years of prior relevant experience; additional years of relevant experience accepted in lieu of degree
Experience complying with Contractor Purchasing System Reviews (CPSRs) policies and procedures
Experience in subcontracting and related functions, particularly negotiation, subcontracts administration, and contractor/subcontractor performance management
Strong knowledge of federal subcontracting and negotiation techniques
Working knowledge of the FAR and DFARS
Experience with Deltek CostPoint ERP
Experience with proposal support activities
Proficiency with Microsoft applications, such as Excel and Word
Strong business acumen, management, and leadership skills
Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to develop effective internal and external relationships
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable working with executives and representing functional plans and priorities to senior leaders