What you’ll do as a Senior Subcontracts Administrator

Deliver Cradle-to-Grave subcontract support from solicitation through subcontract closeout. Collaborate with Subcontract teammates and Program Managers (PM’s) to identify and define subcontracting requirements, provide guidance concerning the required subcontract type (FFP, CPFF, T&M, etc.), and completion of all required backup documents to initiate and execute subcontract actions Ensure subcontracts are consistent with legal requirements, customer specifications and government regulations Provide training to PM’s and Division Administrators on subcontract requirements Prepare and disseminate information to appropriate employees regarding subcontract status, compliance, modification, deviation, negotiation, and termination Stay up to date on subcontracting standards, legislation, plans and policies Develop solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation Build positive relationships with division partners and subcontractors by maintaining excellent internal and external customer service standards Mentor Junior Subcontract Administrators as needed Assist in Small Business Subcontract Plan Reporting

 Senior Subcontracts Administrator Requirements

Demonstrated knowledge/experience working in a cradle-to-grave subcontracting environment, beginning with the solicitation phase and ending with subcontract closeouts Demonstrated knowledge/experience in FAR/DFAR requirements Demonstrated expertise in negotiation and development of subcontracts Experience with government subcontract file documentation including CPSR requirements for federal acquisitions Experience in a high-volume subcontract administration environment Experience with various contract types including CPFF, FFP, T&M, and CR Ability to create and edit files in Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, Excel to create and edit documents Demonstrated understanding and successful application of principles, theories, concepts and techniques in the preparation of competitive and non-competitive subcontracts, evaluation and negotiation of cost/price and terms and conditions, post-award subcontract management and closeout activities

Senior Subcontracts Administrator Preferences

Advanced SharePoint experience Experience using Deltek and/or CostPoint

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent 5 –7 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree 3-5 years of related experience with a Master’s degree 8 years minimum of related experience in lieu of a degree

 

REMOTE WORK NOTICE:  This position is available for fully remote or hybrid work consideration at or near the Washington, DC, Raleigh, NC or Albuquerque, NM areas.

 

Company & Division Information

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 2000 professionals and continues to grow. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.

 

At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. We realize that employee ownership produces greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as employee owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Our motto is “Engineering and Science That Matters for Fun & Profit” and we live our core values of Passion, Freedom, Service and Growth every day. For additional information and an opportunity to join our unique team, please visit our website at www.ara.com.