Subcontract Administrator

STR is seeking a highly motivated candidate with Government subcontract administrator experience with U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) contracts to join an outstanding and growing Contracts team. This role will report to the Subcontracts Team Lead. This role will support all functions related to subcontract administration. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to lead subcontracting activities with a growing and diverse set of partners, take on project oversight responsibilities, and gain valuable experience. The successful candidate will have high energy, a commitment to excellence, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record of success in federal government contracting.

The successful candidate desires a role as a team player, possesses a personal commitment to quality and contribution to the greater organization, pays close attention to detail, possess strong organizational skills, and has a proven track record of success in Federal Government subcontract administration.

This position offers the flexibility to work a remote or hybrid schedule.

Pursuant to applicable Federal law and regulations, positions at STR may require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.

Description & Responsibilities:

• Perform life cycle subcontract administration for a high volume of government contracts within a diverse portfolio under the direction of the Subcontracts Team Lead and Director of Contracts & Compliance.
• Operate consistently with STR’s Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and model these values in all activities and interactions.
• Conduct both competitive and sole-source solicitations of STR’s subcontractors.
• Manage proposals directly with STR’s subcontractors, to include sending requests for proposals, perform proposal analysis, compliance activities, and proposal revision coordination.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and with legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements in day-to-day execution and during audits.
• Draft and negotiate subcontract agreements, to include interpreting proper flow down requirements from the prime contract.
• Review, negotiate and execute non-disclosure agreements and other types of special agreements.
• Support post-award subcontract monitoring and management.
• Maintain compliant records and support purchasing system compliance activities, including customer communications with the DCMA and supporting Contractor Purchasing System Reviews (CPSRs)
• Collaborate, coordinate, and communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers, partners, and stakeholders.
• Recommend process improvements to scale and optimize subcontract activities and practices.
• Participate in special projects, as assigned.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Ideal candidate will have worked in a Government Contracting environment with subcontract experience
• This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government. 
• Preference for three (3) or more (3+) years of government subcontract experience with DoD and Intelligence customers
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and general contracts law principles
• Experience with various contract types (i.e., CPFF, FFP, T&M, Cost-Reimbursement, Labor-Hour)
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply federal regulations and related acquisition policies and guidance
• Candidate should possess the following attributes:
  • Ability to collaborate, communicate, and coordinate effectively and in a professional manner across the organization
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to establish and meet deadlines
  • Proficient organization skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • Desire to work independently and in a team environment
  • Ability to maintain professional and effective relationships with internal and external customers
• Bachelor’s degree; work experience will be considered in lieu of degree
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Working experience using Deltek Costpoint

STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, and Carlsbad, CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.

STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.

STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at www.str.us for more info.

STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at appassist@str.us and provide your contact info.

Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.