Subcontract Administrator

Amentum•Houston, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a Subcontract Administrator to support NASA’s deep space exploration work. The role awards and administers commercial and non-commercial purchase orders and subcontracts in accordance with company procedures and federal acquisition regulations, from micro-purchase level upward. Work includes developing subcontract models and templates, determining procurement strategies for build-to-print manufacturing, managing supplier performance and procurement records, preparing and evaluating proposals, negotiating terms, and administering task orders and agreements. The administrator also supports audits, source selections, small-business participation, procurement policy development, reporting, and mentoring procurement staff. The position is generally based in an office environment, though tasks may involve inside or outside work. The position may be considered at multiple levels based on experience, requirements, and business needs. A bachelor’s degree in a related field and typically 10 years of experience are stated qualifications. Salary starts at $82,900, with final pay based on experience, skills, and qualifications. U.S. citizenship or permanent residency may be required, and the selected candidate must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

Requirements

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 10 years of experience.
Ability to work outside the normal schedule and adjust schedules to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
Regular attendance in accordance with the established work schedule.
Professional behavior that supports productivity, teamwork, and cooperation.
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency may be required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in an appropriate discipline from an accredited four-year college or university, plus nine years of applicable and progressive experience; additional relevant education may substitute for progressive experience.
Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and enterprise management systems.
Leadership and communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Experience with Maximo or a similar application.
Previous procurement experience in NASA’s federal acquisition environment.

Responsibilities

Award and fully document commercial and non-commercial purchase orders and subcontracts in accordance with company procedures and federal acquisition regulations.
Develop subcontract models and templates for various subcontract types, materials, systems, facility modifications, and services.
Award purchase orders for build-to-print manufacturing, interpreting fabrication drawings as needed to identify effective procurement strategies and sources.
Analyze market trends, follow up on orders, verify deliveries, approve payment reconciliations, maintain records, and assess subcontractor performance.
Prepare requests for proposals, evaluate proposals, and negotiate pricing and other provisions.
Train and mentor mid-career and early-career procurement personnel.
Participate in procurement enterprise management systems and monitor supplier performance.
Support internal and external audit teams and agencies on procurement procedure compliance.
Develop and lead source selection teams, including supplier qualification, sourcing procedures, requirements definition, proposal evaluation criteria, and evaluation processes.
Participate in developing and implementing procurement policies and federal regulations.
Contribute to developing and tracking small-business plans and goals, and conduct outreach to increase small-business participation.
Issue and administer subcontract task orders and analyze and track subcontract data.
Develop and maintain procurement and subcontract metrics and reports.
Initiate, negotiate, and execute Intercompany Work Authorization agreements and Non-Disclosure Agreements.
Review, edit, and approve statements of work and task specifications for thoroughness and accuracy.
Perform other duties as assigned.