Subcontract Administrator

Subcontract Administrator

PGS Worldwide is seeking a Subcontract Administrator in Lexington, KY for a one year contract-to-hire role supporting a leading aerospace & defense company. In this role, you will support logistics and sustainment efforts across multiple programs and platforms with a global supply base. You will manage subcontracts throughout their full lifecycle while ensuring cost, schedule, and performance objectives are achieved.

Required Skills

• Experience in government procurement/subcontract acquisitions with understanding of global supply chain or complex procurement practices
• Ability to conduct data analysis, research, and support negotiations using multiple data sources
• Strong understanding of cost/price analysis and establishing negotiation positions
• Experience with proposal evaluations, price/cost analysis, and negotiations under FAR and DFAR regulations
• Experience working with Statements of Work (SOW)
• Knowledge of collective bargaining agreements (CBA) and labor contracts
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience leading teams or project initiatives with strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multitasking environment
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Skills

• Working knowledge of U.S. Department of Defense contract types
• SAP systems experience
• Experience establishing new suppliers and managing supplier performance
• Working knowledge of labor contracts
• Understanding of Special Operations Forces (SOF) contracts
• Experience managing competitive and non-competitive price agreements
• Experience leading complex negotiations
• Experience leading Subcontract Management Teams (SMT)
• Ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership and external partners

What You'll Do

• Manage subcontracts from request for proposal through contract creation and full lifecycle execution
• Oversee subcontract cost, schedule, and performance
• Implement supplier corrective actions and drive return-to-green efforts
• Provide status updates and reporting to senior and executive leadership
• Collaborate with compliance teams to support audits
• Mentor and support team members on complex subcontract activities as applicable

Military veterans and transitioning military members are encouraged to apply to all PGS Worldwide positions. All of our jobs are military-friendly, and we work with leaders in Aerospace who rely on your military expertise to support mission-critical programs nationwide. As a Veteran Founded company, we know that the military has given you the skills and training you need to succeed in positions like this, and we want to support your success in the civilian sector however we can. We thank you for your service and humbly offer our own in return by helping you take your career to the next level.