Principal Subcontracts Administrator

CACI International•Melbourne, FL

4d•$70,100 - $147,400•Onsite

About The Position

CACI has an opportunity for a Principal Sub Contracts Administrator. This role involves facilitating and managing complex/critical Procurement and Subcontract management activities for indirect/overhead projects and direct/customer programs. The position requires the ability to lead all aspects of the subcontract acquisition process from proposal stage through program award, execution, and closeout. The role also includes supporting the acquisition process by interfacing with Program Management and Engineering to define requirements, collaborating with stakeholders to develop Supplier Statements of Work (SOW), conducting market research and source selections, preparing and issuing solicitations (RFQs, RFPs, RFI), analyzing supplier proposals/quotes using price/cost analysis techniques for negotiating and definitizing awards, maintaining procurement/subcontract file documentation in compliance with internal and Government FAR/DFAR/DPAS/CPSR regulations, and serving as a responsible party for supplier invoice approvals, dispute resolution, and PO/Subcontract closeout. Collaboration with key internal stakeholders such as Contracts, Engineering, Quality, Material Planning, Operations, Program Management, and Finance is essential. The role involves managing and reporting supplier/subcontractor cost, schedule, and technical performance to ensure CACI and Customer objectives are achieved. Developing, managing, and growing strategic relationships with Suppliers to achieve Program, Customer, and Corporate goals for sales, orders, and profit is also a key responsibility. The Principal Subcontracts Administrator will partner with functional leadership and internal stakeholders to develop, refine, and publish supply chain policies, procedures, and forms. They will use negotiation expertise to draft and negotiate contract vehicles, including Subcontracts, Letter Subcontracts, Teaming Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, and Sole Source Agreements. Initiating corrective action measures and recovery plans with Suppliers when necessary, assessing trends in performance to prevent delays or cost overruns, and applying ingenuity and innovation to drive solutions to complex subcontracting problems and identify areas for supplier performance improvement and cost reduction are also part of the role. Finally, the position serves as the initial point of contact for Subcontracts issues and Supplier contractual support.

Requirements

US citizenship due to contract requirement and nature of the work.
Bachelor's degree in Business Management/Administration, Finance, Engineering, or related or equivalent experience.
Ability to qualify for a SECRET security clearance.
Minimum 7 years' experience in government contracting procurement/subcontracts environment managing supplier performance in the areas of technical scope, schedule, and cost.
Experience in the following contract types: FFP, FPIF, T&M, Labor Hour, Cost-Plus (w/fixed-fee, incentive fee, or award fee).
Experience evaluating, onboarding, and developing new Suppliers for fabricated.
Ability to navigate FAR/DFARS regulations and internal procedures for compliance.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite of Products.

Nice To Haves

TS/SCI security clearance.
10 years' experience working in an procurement/subcontracts setting for a defense contractor.
Master's degree.
Expertise in managing complex subcontracts, including hardware, software, complex services subcontracts, critical components and assemblies, and fabricated/ machined items.
Effective communicator with a wide array of professional levels and functions.
Ability to work as an effective leader, while maintaining a "team" mentality in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Ability to provide input on improving and growing Supply Chain's overall performance and team cohesion through training / mentoring, interviewing potential candidates, and supporting other staffing decisions.
Ability to support Contractor Business System Audits and Reviews as required.
Ability to follow strategic direction set by Program and functional leadership.

Responsibilities

Facilitating and managing complex/critical Procurement and Subcontract management activities for indirect/overhead projects and direct/customer programs.
Leading all aspects of the subcontract acquisition process from proposal stage through program award, execution, and closeout.
Interfacing with Program Management and Engineering to help define requirements.
Collaborating with stakeholders to develop Supplier Statements of Work (SOW).
Conducting market research and source selections.
Preparing and issuing solicitations including RFQs, RFPs, RFI, etc.
Analyzing Supplier Proposals/Quotes using price/cost analysis techniques for negotiating and definitizing awards.
Maintaining Procurement/Subcontract file documentation, ensuring compliance to all internal and Government FAR/DFAR/DPAS/CPSR procurement regulations.
Serving as a responsible party for supplier invoice approvals, dispute resolution and PO/Subcontract closeout.
Collaborating with key internal stakeholders such as Contracts, Engineering, Quality, Material Planning, Operations, Program Management, and Finance.
Managing and reporting supplier/subcontractor cost, schedule, and technical performance, while ensuring CACI and Customer objectives are achieved.
Developing, managing, and growing strategic relationships with Suppliers to achieve Program, Customer, and Corporate goals for sales, orders, and profit.
Partnering with functional leadership and internal stakeholders to help develop, refine, and publish supply chain policies, procedures, and forms.
Using negotiation expertise to include drafting and negotiating contract vehicles, including Subcontracts, Letter Subcontracts, Teaming Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, and Sole Source Agreements.
Initiating corrective action measures and recovery plans with Suppliers when necessary and assessing trends in performance to prevent delays or cost overrun.
Applying ingenuity and innovation to drive solutions to complex subcontracting problems and identifying areas for supplier performance improvement and cost reduction.
Serving as initial point of contact for Subcontracts issues and Supplier contractual support.