Subcontractor Administrator; SCA) III

Purpose and Impact:

Amentum is currently seeking a Subcontracts Administrator I I to support our program remotely in Alice Spring, Australia . Responsible for all phases of subcontract administration, cradle to grave, to include acquisition planning, source selection, cost/price analysis, negotiation, post-award administration and closeout. Responsible for ensuring compliance with government policies and procedures. Responsible for ensuring compliance with government policies and procedures .

This position will be expected to possess a good understanding of government subcontracting, work independently with some instruction, be solution-oriented, contribute meaningfully to team and/or organizational goals, demonstrate good judgement and business acumen, collaborates with stakeholders and other departments when needed.

Day shift - 5 days per week, 8 hours per day

• Prepare, review, and maintain subcontract and procurement documentation, including acquisition plans, agreements, SOWs, certifications, and correspondence, in compliance with regulations such as CPSR and FAR/DFARS.
• Develop, manage, and maintain subcontract files, including monitoring deliverables, modifications, and correspondence, while ensuring compliance and supporting closeout processes.
• Evaluate proposals, quotations, and RFPs; conduct negotiations with subcontractors regarding terms, conditions, and pricing; and prepare associated documentation.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (e.g., HR, finance, AP, and program teams) and external stakeholders (e.g., subcontractors and service providers) to ensure seamless workflow and issue resolution.
• Manage the lifecycle of agreements (NDAs, teaming, subcontracts, CTAs), from drafting to negotiation and execution, ensuring alignment with company policy and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct compliance oversight and provide guidance to project teams on regulations (CPSR, FAR/DFARS) and internal procedures to ensure legal and company standards are met.
• Provide proposal support, including issuing RFPs/RFQs, conducting data calls, and participating in kickoff and stand-up meetings for new projects.
• Deliver subcontracts training for staff, recommend process improvements, and ensure that project and subcontract goals are met.
• Track and evaluate subcontractor performance, including cost, deliverables, compliance with terms, and small business goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

The position is desk based and sedentary in nature, the ability to lift items up to 5kgs may be required occasionally and participating in Site walks occasionally

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills and working knowledge of SharePoint, Microsoft Office Suite, and integrated software applications are required .
• Knowledge of various subcontract types (Cost-Plus, Fixed Price, Time & Materials, and subsets thereof)
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills and working knowledge of SharePoint, Microsoft Office Suite, and integrated software applications are required .

It is a condition of employment that employees obtain and retain the appropriate level of security clearance and medical clearance applicable to each role. The employee will require a Secret clearance

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field, and five (5) years of experience in procurement, subcontracts, supply chain or related field; or one (3) year of related experience.

• Experience with Costpoint or similar ERP system, to include use of the purchasing module

• At least…