Principal Subcontract Administrator (Remote - DMV area)

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Principal Subcontract Administrator to join our team!

Skills/Competencie s

An extensive knowledge of subcontracting activities typical to the engineering and construction industry is required. In addition, excellent written and oral communications skills, a working knowledge of PC software packages typically associated with procurement, and an ability to effectively negotiate subcontracts is also required, as well as proven ability to perform in a lead capacity.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Provide subcontract support to Parsons Defense and Intelligence Business Unit
• Represents the organization as the primary subcontract administrator on assigned subcontracts making internal and/or external presentations as required.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of Parsons.
• Build effective relationships with both suppliers and internal/external customers
• Reviews drafts as necessary, and negotiates terms and conditions of non-disclosure and teaming agreements.
• Prepares, analyzes and evaluates bids and proposals to ensure they meet Government requirements, company policy and department operating procedures.
• Perform comprehensive Cost and Price Analysis of bids and proposals.
• Administer subcontracts of various types and complexity to include Cost Plus, FFP, T&M and Labor Hour.
• Develop supplier evaluation criteria, negotiate subcontract provisions, and support the generation of subcontract packages for review, approval, and awards to suppliers. In addition, support the negotiation of additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts.
• Negotiate terms and conditions, pricing, milestones, and other applicable elements for the procurement of equipment and services to provide for subcontract awards in accordance with company policy and department standard operating procedures. Advises management of contractual rights and obligations and provides review and interpretation of terms and conditions.
• Maintains an awareness of regulatory changes and their impact on subcontracts.
• Provides leadership negotiating and modifying standard and non-standard subcontracts.
• Identifies and resolves subcontract issues and problems and provides leadership in developing solutions, making recommendations to management
• Provides direction and training to assigned professional staff.
• Create proper file documentation in accordance with Parsons and CPSR regulations.
• Ensure all files are Parsons and CPSR compliant.
• Perform subcontractor setup process for all new subcontractors with adherence to Parsons requirements, including documentation collection, submission, and tracking approval process.
• Additional Functions Other duties as assigned or required.
  

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) or higher in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or other related discipline with minimum 10+ years of experience in defense contracting, Supply Chain Management/subcontract administration, procurement, negotiations, proposal preparation and bid analysis with the US Government and a combination of commercial, state, local government, or international clients.
• Ability to lead and confidently support Request for Proposal (RFP) and review meetings, contract pre-award meetings, final negotiations, and draft/finalization of contract, to include performing risk analysis of RFPs (identify risks and prepare mitigation strategies) and providing input for pricing strategies, prepare formal contract correspondence and ensure compliance with contract policies, procedures, and standard operating practices to provide successful proposal and contract execution.
• Knowledge of negotiating various contract types, including Firm Fixed-Price (FFP), Firm-Fixed-Price Level-of-Effort (FFP LOE), Cost-plus-fixed-fee (CPFF) Term and Level of Effort (LOE), Time and Materials (T&M), and Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ), Government-wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs), Contract types.
• Experience and knowledge of CPSR, Procurement Policies and Purchasing Systems. Experience with creating file documentation in compliance with CPSR requirements.
• Excellent working knowledge of Subcontract Management and Procurement concepts; Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR), General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR), and Truth in Negotiations (TINA).
• Must possess the ability to counsel management, provide leadership in developing and communicating new concepts; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule and coordinate multiple work phases; determine the appropriate approach at the task or project level.
• Outstanding communication skills (written and oral) with the ability to successfully interact at all levels of a matrix organization; ability to develop relationships within all levels of the organization. Proven customer service skills.
• Ability to coach, train, and mentor other team members.
• Extensive organizational and time management skills; must be able to multi-task with a high degree of accuracy and detail in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to adjust quickly and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; capable of representing the organization as a prime contact on subcontract matters with program management, vendors, and customers and, provide leadership to less experienced professional employees on projects.
• Provides technical guidance to lower-level Subcontract Administrators. May make assignments, review work, and offer training in subcontracting procedures. May give input toward performance evaluations and salary increase recommendations.
• Knowledge and experience with Deltek Costpoint is preferred.
• Strong computer skills in MS Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, and SharePoint as well as the ability to learn new computer applications.
• US citizenship required due to Federal Contract provisions. Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Must be 18 years or older.

Security Clearance Requirement:

NoneThis position is part of our Corporate team.For over 80 years, Parsons Corporation, has shaped the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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