ASSOCIATE SPECIALIST - SPECIALIST - Subcontracts

Description

• Review Subcontract needs, issue RFP's, determine flowdown requirements, recommend appropriate contract type, negotiate and issue subcontract awards supporting contracts with Institute clients to evaluate for compliance to Federal regulations and Institute policies.
• Review Subcontract needs, issue RFP's, determine flowdown requirements, recommend appropriate contract type, negotiate and issue subcontract awards supporting contracts with Institute clients to evaluate for compliance to Federal regulations.
• Perform cost/price analysis, market research, negotiations, and approving subcontract invoices.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations, Institute policies and business practices.
• Cradle to grave award and administration of Subcontracts. Awards must comply with government requirements, primarily FAR and CFR.
• Adhere to all compliance and auditing requirements for the conduct of ethical and transparent operations including compliance to Institute, Purchasing, and Subcontracts Policies .
• Awards and administers subcontracts of various types and complexity.
• Address change orders, modifications and disputes in a timely manner.
• Regularly interact with internal customers to include program management, contracts, accounting, legal and others groups as required.
• Research, analyze, coordinate, develop and maintain auditable business documentation.
• Negotiate and award other agreement types to include Teaming Agreements, CRADAs, Basis Order Agreements, and Task Orders to support Institute projects.
• During a subcontract period of performance, monitor the terms of the agreement including progress, plans, invoices and payments.
• Evaluate subcontractor proposals, perform cost/price analysis, market research, negotiations of subcontract terms and conditions, and approving subcontract invoices.

Requirements

• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and Word experience preferred. Knowledge of general business practices and procedures. Strong analytical, critical thinking, writing, and problem-solving skills.
• Requires a Bachelors degree in Business or related with related experience.
• 1 -5 years: Demonstrated experience administering, negotiating and awarding Government Contracts or Subcontracts. Working knowledge and experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARs), Code of Federal Regulations and other supplements.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Direct experience in Purchasing is a plus. Must have a high level of motivation, attention to detail, and energetic approach to job duties. Excellent organization skills necessary.
• Must be able to apply conceptual knowledge to solve problems and progress work timely.
• 1-5 years: Experience in Government Contracts or Subcontracts to include managing contract requirements, negotiating and awarding various contract types and complexity, cost/price justification, and compliance activities is preferred.
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.
• Must have good interpersonal and communication skills to effectively resolve subcontract issues of varying degrees of complexity.
• Must be a motivated self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance