Staff Subcontracts Administrator- Remote

ARA•Albuquerque, NM

3d•Remote

About The Position

The Corporate Contracts & Procurement team of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Staff Subcontract Administrator. This is a virtual position that will support the dedicated employees and leaders who have made ARA the success it is today. Our team’s mission is to provide procurement expertise through communication and collaboration while allowing our technical partners to focus on delivering results. We are looking for a Staff Subcontract Administrator who is a self-starter with excellent communication skills, outstanding customer service, is detail-oriented, and thrives working in a team environment. The successful candidate is passionate, results-driven, and committed to excellence and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Possess familiarity or fundamental knowledge of a cradle-to-grave federal subcontracting environment, beginning with the solicitation phase and ending with subcontract closeouts.
Demonstrated knowledge/experience in FAR/DFARS requirements
Demonstrated knowledge/experience 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

Nice To Haves

SharePoint experience
Experience using Deltek and/or CostPoint

Responsibilities

Deliver Cradle-to-Grave subcontract support from solicitation through subcontract closeout
Collaborate with Subcontracts 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 that the subcontract is consistent with legal requirements, customer specifications and government regulations
Assist the Senior Subcontract Administrators in providing training to PM’s and other program support staff on subcontracting processes, compliance requirements, and best practices
Prepare and disseminate critical subcontract status updates, risk assessments, compliance findings, modifications, deviations, claims, terminations, and closeout actions
Stay current on regulatory changes, legislation, and industry best practices
Build and maintain positive relationships with division partners and subcontractors
Provide support and/or requests for information to co-workers, subcontractors, and auditors
Interact daily with internal and external customers