Subcontracts Administrator (Subcontracts Administrator 3) - 18536

Requisition Number: 18536

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Security Clearance: None

Level of Experience: Mid

Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division

Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

Who we are

Join a difference-making team that is part of Mission Technologies' continued growth and success.

HII - Mission Technologies is currently seeking an experienced Subcontracts Administrator to join our team initially, at our Fairfax, VA location, with the opportunity for a hybrid schedule. The role is open to fully remote if not local to the northern Virginia area.

You will be responsible for the start-to-finish administration of major subcontracts of medium to high risk and complexity to the company. You will monitor subcontractor performance for conformance to the subcontract and consulting agreement requirements. Within the context of a government prime contract, be responsible for negotiating and managing agreements with a diverse group of large and small subcontractors; this includes supporting the capture process through contract execution. You may also provide work leadership to lower-level employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicates effectively with internal and external customers to understand and communicate requirements between companies, guiding and educating the parties through requirements, the purchasing system, to overcome adversity and meet business needs.

• Within the context of a government prime contract, supports the pre-award capture process through contract execution, with post-award responsibility for managing complex agreements between HII and its subcontractors.

• Prepares the solicitation document for complex acquisitions to include statements of work, terms and conditions and flow-down terms and conditions (FAR, DFARS, etc.), bid or performance evaluation factors, and other measures are incorporated into the Requests for Proposal as may be appropriate for the procurement.

• Serves as the focal point to ensure timely bids are received, reviews both the technical and cost proposals, consults with technical staff, and resolves matters of disagreement between HII and the potential subcontractor through to ensure compliant proposal acceptance.

• Ensures the receipt, accuracy and timeliness of subcontractor submitted documents relating to the subcontract deliverables as well as monitoring performance relative to timeliness, cost considerations, and technical objectives.

• Prepares price analyses, negotiation memos, written reports, letters, and memoranda required for internal and external distribution.

• Builds contractor purchasing system compliant subcontract electronic files and systems.

• Reviews audit files to ensure compliance with purchasing system, industrial and government contract requirements and other internal policies and procedures.

• Prepares and presents briefings to staff and management on subcontracting matters.

• Coordinates subcontracting activities with various internal and external sources.

• Consults with cross-functional staff representing the legal, technical, financial, and managerial interests of the subcontract award and technical performance.

• Provides guidance to less experienced Subcontract Administrators.

• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Works to meet company requirements, to include surge support and where possible, add value.

What you need to have

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in procurement, supply chain, or related field and 6 years' experience OR master's degree and 4 years' experience OR high school diploma or equivalent and 10 years' directly related experience.

• Must possess knowledge of government purchasing systems to effectively meet procurement acquisition lead times of prime proposals, pre- and post-award activity, and ensure compliance and contractor purchasing system audit readiness (CPSR).

• Competency in negotiations: agreement terms, conditions, pricing, and other government requirements.

• The successful candidate will have experience negotiating and administering cost-type (CR, CPFF, CPAF, CPIF), flexibly priced (LH, T&M) and fixed price agreements.

• Working knowledge of government purchasing system requirements, Federal Acquisition, and other government regulations.

• Knowledge of and ability to negotiate agreements to include commercial law and contract management principles, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and supplemental acquisition regulations of government agencies as they apply and influence aspects of procurement and subcontracting, through the purchasing system.

• Understanding of the business case and an appreciation of financial/analytical issues and profit and loss implications.

• Skilled with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Costpoint, highly desired.

• Excellent verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

• Strong analytical abilities; detail oriented.

Bonus points for

• Certifications in contracting (CFCM, CPCM, etc.).

• Experience with complex contracts and negotiations.

• International procurement experience.

• Experience with GSA AAS (previously FEDSIM) administered Task Orders and related Task Order solicitations (TORs).

Why HII

We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

Today's challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It's why we're focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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