Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Subcontract Specialist to join our clients Subcontracts team at either of their Charlottesville, VA or Rome, NY locations. This is a direct opportunity with our client supporting DoD data and intelligence programs. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for major subcontracts procurement of complex mission critical hardware and/or services necessary to support assigned program(s) and related program proposal activities.

• Reviews SOWs, prepares RFP/RFQ’s, conducts source selection determinations (including noncompetitive justifications), while ensuring compliance to applicable Purchasing system considerations.

• Reviews and analyzes supplier bids/proposals and performs cost and/or price analysis. Leads cost and pricing reviews with program management and customers.

• Conducts subcontracts negotiations with suppliers.

• Reviews, interprets, and provides recommendations regarding terms and conditions, and participates and/or leads negotiations for modifications to standard/non-standard subcontract provisions.

• Advises management of contractual rights and obligations.

• Identifies subcontract risks/issues and provides leadership in developing innovative solutions to complex subcontracting requirements.

• Represents the organization as the primary subcontract business point of contact on assigned subcontracts to internal and external customers, making presentations as required.

• Ensures compliance with company policy/procedures, and government regulations throughout the procurement lifecycle. Maintains an awareness of regulatory changes and their impacts on subcontracts.

• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.

• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Job Qualifications:

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in business administration with an emphasis in supply chain management, contract administration, or a related discipline, along with ten or more years of progressive professional experience. Equivalent professional purchasing, subcontract, or contract administration experience may be substituted in lieu of education.

• Must be well versed in Government Contracting (i.e., FAR, DFARS, ITAR) and have a comprehensive understanding of acquisition principles, theories, concepts related to government rules and regulations supporting major agencies (i.e., DoD, NASA, etc.), and experience demonstrating a broad application of those practices, techniques, standards, and regulations.

• Must have experience and familiarity with Statements of Work and SDRL management.

• Must have experience with various contract types (e.g., FFP, CR, CPFF, T&M, etc.).

• Must possess the ability to provide leadership in developing and communicating new concepts for unique requirements.

Must be customer focused and possess:

• The ability to understand complex requirements and develop innovative solutions.

• Excellent verbal/written communication and the ability to make presentations to a variety of audiences.

• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills to influence and guide employees, managers, customers and other external parties.

• The ability to organize, schedule, and coordinate subcontract activities during multiple work phases.

• Excellent computer skills and familiarity with standard office tools (ie. MS Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, etc.).

• SAP experience is desirable.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; capable of representing the organization as the primary contact on subcontract matters with program management, subcontractors, and customers, and provide leadership to less experienced professional employees on projects.

• Ability to work extended hours and travel as required.

• The ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance required.

Posted On: Wednesday, August 6, 2025