Supervisor of Subcontracts

Position Description

The Contracting Services Department is seeking a Supervisor to work within the Research and Development Subcontracting Team and support the Senior Manager of Research and Development Subcontracts. The candidate will be the primary focal point and Supervisor of a team of professional Subcontract Administrators. The ideal candidate will have a at least seven (7) years of DoD contract management experience to include comprehensive experience in FAR/DFARS and mandatory flow down clauses, procurement integrity requirements, contract law, contract formation and subcontract administration, cost and price analysis, negotiation, acquisition planning, supplier relationship management and project management. Candidate must have demonstrated experience soliciting and analyzing proposals, SOW development; negotiating terms and conditions, payment and price. The candidate should exhibit leadership and teamwork and demonstrate the ability to build positive and professional relationships to successfully accomplish work assignments. 

The Supervisor will review contract files and terms and conditions to ensure compliance. They will work with staff, internal customers and vendors to resolve problems. They will have extensive signature authority and should be able to conduct business and make critical decisions independently.

Specific Duties

This position will directly report to the Senior Manager of Research and Development Subcontracts in the Contracting Services Department. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Supervise a staff of Subcontract Administrators
• Pre-award review of contract files and terms and conditions to ensure compliance
• Support to Level 1 Programs
• Provide SME Acquisition Planning guidance
• Provide staff training in selected topics
• Onboarding and training of new staff
• Mentor/train Leadership Development Program staff during R&D  rotation
• Perform special tasks, projects, as assigned
• Serves as Sr Manager delegate, as needed

Requirements

• 7 plus years of  DoD contract management experience; DoD Subcontracts experience a plus
• MBA or BS with equivalent combination of education and experience
• Professional certification in Purchasing or Government Contracting is preferred
• Experience in evaluating, negotiating, pricing and administrating of complex subcontracts
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated experience with an ERP purchasing system- SAP experience preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills
• Possess strong organizational skills and the ability to work and establish priorities under pressure in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, work environment
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance