Senior Subcontracts Administrator; Secret

Senior Subcontracts Administrator (Secret)

Position Title: Senior Subcontracts Administrator (Secret)
Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO
Relocation Assistance: None available at this time
Remote / Telework: Hybrid - requires minimum of 2 days on site
Clearance Required: DoD Secret
Work Schedule: Day shift
Travel: Up to 10% of the time

IMPORTANT READ BEFORE APPLYING

• This position supports a classified Department of Defense mission and is not an entry‑level or clearance‑sponsoring role.
• Applicants must meet all minimum requirements to be considered.
• Only U.S. citizens with an active DoD Secret security clearance will be considered.
• Clearance level must be clearly listed on the resume.
• Resumes must be submitted in month/year format.
• Applicants who do not meet these requirements should not apply.

Description of Duties: We are seeking a detail‑oriented and proactive Senior Subcontracts Administrator to manage and administer a portfolio of subcontractors supporting Amentum's Missile Defense Division. This role ensures subcontracting activities are executed in compliance with federal regulations, corporate policies, and contract requirements while supporting the delivery of mission‑critical services.

We support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) under the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract and are responsible for the full lifecycle management of complex, high‑value subcontracts.

Subcontract Management:

• Act as a proactive subject‑matter expert overseeing the full lifecycle of complex subcontracts, with advanced knowledge of FAR and DFARS, strategic sourcing, risk mitigation, and technical collaboration.
• Determine appropriate solicitation methods and contract types for a broad range of requirements.
• Serve as a business advisor to task‑order teams and project leadership.
• Continuously assess existing processes and recommend improvements related to compliance, efficiency, risk mitigation, and sound business practices.
• Conduct market research to support subcontracting decisions.
• Analyze and evaluate task‑order and subcontractor proposals and negotiate deviations related to scope, schedule, and terms and conditions.
• Act as the primary point of contact interfacing with subcontractors and internal project leadership.
• Conduct cost and price analysis and provide supporting justification for subcontract awards.
• Monitor subcontract performance and status to identify the need for amendments, extensions, or modifications.
• Prepare subcontract modifications, including additions, deletions, and formal documentation of subcontractor communications.
• Establish, negotiate, and administer subcontracting instruments such as Master Service Agreements and Basic Ordering Agreements.
• Develop subcontract requirements documents with clearly defined objectives, outcomes, and deliverables.
• Perform formal closeout of subcontracts upon project completion.
• Maintain effective communication to ensure timely execution of subcontract actions.

Performance Monitoring:

• Ensure all requirements are performed in accordance with statements of work and delivery schedules.
• Maintain positive and productive business relationships with subcontractors.
• Provide dispute resolution support as required.

Compliance and Record‑Keeping:

• Maintain subcontract files in accordance with Subcontracts Policies and Procedures to support internal and external audits.
• Ensure final contract documents accurately reflect negotiated agreements.
• Regularly review FAR and DFARS requirements to ensure ongoing compliance with applicable government regulations.

• Demonstrate the ability to perform tasks with minimal guidance and under tight timelines while managing shifting priorities.
• Be responsive, flexible, organized, and detail‑oriented.
• Be a highly motivated self‑starter capable of working independently and collaboratively.
• Possess strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Understand contractual risks and apply that understanding during subcontract negotiations.

• U.S. Citizen.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• 10+ years of general full‑time professional experience (advanced…