Subcontract Administrator

SUBCONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR – FEDERAL / DoD PRIME CONTRACTOR Tysons, VA | 100% Onsite at Corporate HQ $90Ks–$100K, depending on experience Direct Hire | Full-Time Supply Chain or Mechanical Engineering degree strongly preferred Federal / DoD | Prime Contracting | Subcontracts | Procurement If you've built your subcontracting experience on the PRIME CONTRACTOR side of federal/DoD work, I want to talk to you! Adecco Permanent Recruitment is partnering with a large, highly established engineering and mission-critical solutions organization seeking a Subcontracts Administrator to join its growing corporate procurement team in Tysons, VA. We're especially interested in an early-career Subcontracts professional with 2+ years of experience who wants to deepen their expertise, gain exposure to increasingly complex subcontract activity and build a long-term career within a sophisticated federal/DoD prime-contracting environment. THE BACKGROUND WE WANT: ✔ Bachelor's degree REQUIRED ✔ Supply Chain Management or Mechanical Engineering degree strongly preferred ✔ 2+ years of Subcontracts, Procurement, Supply Chain or closely related experience ✔ Experience working for a federal / DoD PRIME CONTRACTOR ✔ Hands-on experience supporting the subcontract lifecycle ✔ Experience developing RFQs/RFPs/solicitations and evaluating supplier/subcontractor proposals ✔ Experience with price & cost analysis ✔ Experience negotiating pricing, terms, conditions & subcontract provisions ✔ Strong supplier / subcontractor relationship management ✔ Understanding of procurement principles, contracts, finance/accounting and commercial terms ✔ Ability to manage multiple priorities and increasingly complex assignments with limited direction ⭐ PRIME-CONTRACTOR EXPERIENCE IS THE KEY: We're specifically looking for candidates who understand the relationship between a major prime contractor and the subcontractors/vendors it engages to execute work for federal, defense and other highly regulated customers. That means experience helping: Solicit → Evaluate → Negotiate → Award → Administer → Manage Subcontractor Performance We're looking for someone who understands how a prime contractor buys and manages subcontracted services and scope — not simply someone who has purchased materials or processed purchase orders. WHERE YOUR EXPERIENCE MAY COME FROM : Ideal candidates may currently work for a: Federal Prime Contractor | DoD Contractor | Defense Contractor | Government Services Contractor | Engineering / EPC Contractor | Mission-Critical Infrastructure Contractor | Federal Facilities / O&M Contractor Your resume might include titles such as: Subcontracts Administrator | Subcontract Administrator | Subcontracts Specialist | Subcontracts Analyst | Procurement Specialist | Procurement Analyst | Buyer | Supply Chain Specialist | Contracts & Subcontracts Specialist IMPORTANT DISTINCTION: Experience working directly for a federal government agency is different from the prime-contractor subcontract administration experience we're targeting for this particular position. We're specifically seeking candidates who have worked inside a prime-contracting organization , where they supported the solicitation, negotiation, award and administration of subcontractors/vendors performing portions of the prime's contractual scope. If you've worked for a DoD/federal prime contractor managing its subcontractor relationships , that's exactly the type of experience we'd love to see. WHAT YOU'LL DO: • Develop & administer subcontracts • Create RFQs/RFPs and complex solicitations • Evaluate subcontractor proposals • Conduct price & cost analysis • Negotiate pricing, terms & commercial conditions • Support subcontract awards • Administer subcontract requirements throughout performance • Partner with internal program & operational teams • Manage supplier/subcontractor communications • Support compliance with contractual & procurement requirements • Resolve subcontract performance and commercial issues • Recommend procurement/process improvements • Manage increasingly complex subcontract assignments with greater independence WHY CONSIDER IT? Build Your Subcontracts Career: This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 2–6 years of experience who wants to continue developing into a stronger Subcontracts professional. Get Exposure to Complex Work: Support sophisticated federal/DoD and mission-critical programs where procurement and subcontract management directly affect project execution. Learn From an Experienced Team: Join an established corporate Subcontracts organization where you'll have experienced colleagues around you while still owning meaningful work. Corporate Visibility: Work closely with Procurement, Programs, Operations, Finance and other internal stakeholders from the organization's Tysons corporate headquarters. Long-Term Growth: Ideal for someone who wants to build deeper expertise in federal/DoD subcontracting, negotiations, cost analysis and subcontract lifecycle management. COMPENSATION : Targeting approximately: 2+ years of relevant experience: Low-to-high $85K - $90K 4–6 years of relevant experience: Approximately $95K–$100K + Annual bonus + Expedited career growth + Stellar benefits + Tuition reimbursement & continuing education Final compensation will depend on directly relevant experience and qualifications. IMPORTANT : This position is 100% onsite in Tysons, VA at the organization's corporate headquarters. Candidates should be comfortable commuting onsite on a full-time basis. WHO WILL REALLY STAND OUT? Someone early enough in their career to be hungry to learn and grow , but experienced enough to already understand: How does a prime contractor source subcontractors? How do you build and evaluate a solicitation? How do you analyze pricing and cost? How do you negotiate subcontract terms? How do you administer the subcontract after award? How do you protect the prime while maintaining a productive subcontractor relationship? If that sounds like the work you're doing today — particularly within a federal or DoD prime contractor — I'd love to speak with you. Send your résumé directly to for confidential consideration. #Subcontracts #SubcontractsAdministrator #SubcontractAdministrator #FederalContracting #GovernmentContracting #DoD #DefenseContracting #PrimeContractor #Procurement #FederalProcurement #SupplyChain #StrategicSourcing #Contracts #ContractAdministration #CostAnalysis #PriceAnalysis #RFP #RFQ #SupplierManagement #MechanicalEngineering #SupplyChainManagement #TysonsVA #NorthernVirginiaJobs #VirginiaJobs Equal Opportunity Statement - The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: * The California Fair Chance Act * Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance * Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers * San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance *