Subcontract Administrator

JT4•Ridgecrest, CA

1d•$93,600 - $101,920•Onsite

About The Position

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges. Acts as the primary interface between subcontractors and the programs being supported for all subcontract related issues. Subcontracts Administrator will operate under the supervision of Procurement Manager and will seek review of non-routine decisions. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, willing to work in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines.

Requirements

Must possess a bachelor's degree and a minimum of seven-ten years of direct subcontract, federal government and commercial experience in negotiation and administration of subcontracts.
Must possess a working knowledge of FAR/DFARS contracting policies and procedures.
DoD experience is required.
Fundamental knowledge of Subcontract Administration to include Time and Materials (T&M), Labor Hour, Cost Reimbursable and Fixed Price Contracts, Basic Ordering (ID/IQ) subcontract experience is a must, and fundamental understanding of cost accounting principles to include direct and indirect cost components and factors.
Working knowledge of the Maximo Purchasing system is a plus.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, a working knowledge of PC software packages (Word, Excel, Adobe Professional and Power Point) typically associated with procurement, and an
Ability to effectively negotiate subcontracts
Must be able to deal with a variety of personnel and customers in a professional and courteous manner in diversified situations
Excellent planning, organizational and analytical skills
Must be able to meet critical deadlines, and be able to work independently with minimal supervision
Position requires the ability to maintain a government security clearance
Must possess a valid, state-issued driver's license
Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Security Clearance.
Tasking is in support of a federal government contract that requires U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of the Maximo Purchasing system is a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepares recommended source lists of qualified subcontractors, drawing upon their past performance experiences
Prepares Request for Proposal/Quotation and verifies accuracy and completeness of proposal packages
Interfaces with various business groups -- program, project, safety, security, data management, and accounting to clarify and ensure that all necessary data has been included
Receives subcontractors' responses to requests for proposals/quotations, determines each subcontractor's ability to meet company and project requirements, analyzes estimates and costs, negotiates specifications/statements of work, price, and other contractual provisions with subcontractors to correspond with the FAR, DFAR, and JT4, LLC policies and mission needs
Ensures compliance of managed subcontracts and consulting agreements by maintaining auditable files per Government requirements and JT4, LLC policies and procedures
Maintain strong business relationships with first-tier subcontractors
Work closely with the Range Managers and other functional groups (Engineering, IT, Finance, etc.)
Prepares procurement documents and change orders, including identification and inclusion of FAR Flow Down requirements from the prime contract. Ensures that terms and conditions will be appropriate
Prepares reports and contractual correspondence for project management and client. Maintains accurate tracking records tailored to the assigned subcontracts
Maintains and updates procurement files to include records of payment
Performs procurement closeout actions, completes file documentation, and forwards procurement files to storage
Serves as liaison between subcontractor and Subject Matter Experts (End Users).
Develop plans to promote cost reduction initiatives and performance improvements (technical and quality) to drive flawless supplier execution for JT4
Other duties as assigned.
Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.