Subcontract Administrator - Government Contracts

American Express Global Business Travel•Maryland, United States, MD

About The Position

The Subcontract Administrator supports CWT Defense & Government by administering government subcontracting and vendor activities. The role ensures subcontractors and vendors meet federal regulations, procurement policies, contract requirements, and small business program standards. It manages partner relationships, drafts and administers subcontracting plans and agreements, and advises internal teams on contract administration and compliance. The position also supports sourcing, government inquiries, audits, reporting, service-level monitoring, and the maintenance of subcontracting records. The role is based in Maryland, United States. It is part of CWT, a member of the American Express Global Business Travel family of companies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
3 to 5 years of experience with U.S. government contracts and subcontracts.
Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) requirements.
Understanding of government travel programs and policies.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
Ability to work effectively with government customers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams with moderate supervision.

Responsibilities

Ensure subcontractor and vendor compliance with federal regulations, procurement policies, contract requirements, and small business program standards.
Manage subcontractor and vendor relationships and serve as the primary contact for performance, operational, and compliance issues.
Draft, review, and administer subcontracting plans, subcontract agreements, and vendor contracts, ensuring required clauses are flowed down.
Advise internal teams on subcontracting regulations, contract administration, compliance matters, and corrective action plans.
Lead subcontractor sourcing, including developing and issuing RFPs, evaluating proposals, and recommending qualified partners.
Prepare responses to government inquiries and support audits, reviews, and reporting related to subcontracting programs and compliance requirements.
Collect, analyze, and consolidate subcontractor data for required government reports, including workforce and subcontracting submissions.
Monitor service-level performance by reviewing operational reports, calculating SLA metrics, and preparing consolidated reports for government customers.
Maintain relationships with government program representatives, subcontractors, vendors, and travel industry suppliers to support contract operations.
Maintain records of approved small business partners, subcontractors, vendor agreements, compliance documentation, and supporting files.