Subcontracts Administrator

Teledyne Technologies • Huntsville, AL

2d

About The Position

Teledyne Brown Engineering (TBE) is seeking a Subcontract Administrator to solicit subcontractor proposals, conduct negotiations, subcontract administration, and manage close-out activities of subcontracts issued under government and/or commercial contracts. The Subcontract Administrator acts as the Company’s primary representative to the supplier on contractual matters to ensure contractual requirements of the Company are met. This position will be responsible for supporting the preparation of supply chain procurement strategies; analyzing terms and conditions of subcontracts; review proposals for compliance with regulations and policies; negotiate costs, price, and terms of subcontracts and modifications; initiate internal documentation and communicate subcontract requirements internally; support the control of subcontract costs and profits; coordinate closeout of completed subcontracts; ensure compliance with schedules for all deliverables; and prepare special reports and analyses as required. Learning and understanding overarching company operations, processes, and procedures and how the Subcontracts Administrator supports and enhances these operations are key to the success of this role. Tasks and assignments tend to be complex, non-routine and/or require a greater level of expertise. Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and process to meet goals outlined. Duties are performed under very limited supervision. Responsible for participating in the preparation, negotiation, and implementing or managing supply chain risk management requirements. Experience with subcontract/purchase order negotiations and solving issues associated with subcontract execution. Independently negotiates with the subcontractors regarding various issues to include contract terms and conditions, pricing, technical requirements, and scope. Conducts supplier surveillance on a regular basis. Interfaces with senior supplier representatives to conduct proposal evaluations, supplier performance, and translating material to various suppliers, internal and USG audiences. Identifies risks and obstacles to achieving business goals and provides solutions or seeks assistance. Frequently interacts/collaborates with contracts administrators, program managers, proposal pricing, finance, business analysts, and supplier representatives. Responsible for overseeing, documenting, implementing and maintaining the improvements they contribute.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) in business administration, contracts, or related field
• Five (5) years of related experience
• Strong communication (written and verbal) skills
• Ability to manage complex projects
• Experience with various contract types
• Strong working knowledge of the FAR, DFARS, related supplements, and TINA
• Must be able to obtain a Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

• Experience with subcontract/purchase order negotiations and solving issues associated with subcontract execution
• Professional certifications are desirable

Responsibilities

• Solicit subcontractor proposals
• Conduct negotiations
• Subcontract administration
• Manage close-out activities of subcontracts
• Support the preparation of supply chain procurement strategies
• Analyze terms and conditions of subcontracts
• Review proposals for compliance with regulations and policies
• Negotiate costs, price, and terms of subcontracts and modifications
• Initiate internal documentation and communicate subcontract requirements internally
• Support the control of subcontract costs and profits
• Coordinate closeout of completed subcontracts
• Ensure compliance with schedules for all deliverables
• Prepare special reports and analyses as required
• Participate in the preparation, negotiation, and implementing or managing supply chain risk management requirements
• Negotiate with subcontractors regarding contract terms and conditions, pricing, technical requirements, and scope
• Conduct supplier surveillance on a regular basis
• Interface with senior supplier representatives to conduct proposal evaluations, supplier performance, and translating material to various suppliers, internal and USG audiences
• Identify risks and obstacles to achieving business goals and provide solutions or seek assistance
• Oversee, document, implement and maintain improvements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level