Subcontracts Manager

Who We Are:

AM Pierce & Associates, Inc. (AM Pierce) and Applied Technologies Group, Inc. (ATG), a wholly owned subsidiary of AM Pierce and Associates, a small business providing Engineering & Research, Cyber, C5

ISR, Program & Acquisition Management services and solutions to a diverse government and industry client base. AM Pierce is a woman-owned small business. We are a stable and growing company who offers our employees a rich benefits package, supportive and flexible work environment, and the opportunity to work with experts in their field.

We are seeking a highly experienced Subcontracts Manager to lead Subcontracts.

The estimated salary range for this position is $115,000 - $165,000 annually, based upon an individual's level of experience, skillset, and education. The range that is given is an estimate. At AM Pierce & Associates, it is our goal to provide equitable compensation to all employees.

California, MD (AM Pierce Corporate Headquarters)

Remote (US Only)

The Subcontracts Manager is responsible for the management, administration, and oversight of all subcontracting supporting federal and Department of Defense/War (DoD/W) programs. This position provides leadership throughout the subcontract lifecycle, including solicitation, negotiation, award, administration, performance management, modifications, compliance, and closeout.

• Manage the full lifecycle of subcontracts supporting federal and DoD programs.
• Develop, negotiate, award, and administer subcontracts in accordance with applicable company policies, FAR, DFARS, and other applicable federal acquisition requirements, regulations, and laws.
• Lead and support NDAs, TAs, RFIs/RFQs/RFPs, and Kick-offs with subcontractors and collaboratively with other areas of the company.
• Review subcontractor proposals, terms and conditions, pricing, statements of work, and supporting documentation.
• Lead subcontract negotiations and establish appropriate contractual terms, deliverables, milestones, payment terms, and performance requirements.
• Monitor subcontractor performance with the internal technical lead on Program, including, but not limited to cost, schedule, technical performance, deliverables, and subcontract compliance.
• Administer subcontract modifications, amendments, claims, disputes, and other subcontract actions, including closeouts.
• Maintain complete and accurate subcontract files and documentation in accordance with company policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support internal, customer, government, and third-party audits and reviews.
• Coordinate with internal departments (Finance, Program Management, HR, Security, etc.) to ensure subcontract compliance.
• Leads and participates in responding to internal and external requests for information, investigations, audits, and contract closeout activities.
• Leads and participates in the company's Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) readiness and ongoing compliance, to include, but not be limited to CPSR preparation, documentation, corrective actions, purchasing system controls, and internal audits.
• Evaluate subcontractor compliance with applicable contract requirements.
• Identify subcontract compliance and business risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to the company.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure subcontract administration practices are consistent with applicable regulations, laws, Directives, Memorandums, company policies, etc.

• Clearance: Should have the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance, if needed.
• Education: Bachelor's degree (four-year degree) in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 10 (ten) years of professional experience in subcontracts management and administration.
  • Minimum of 5 (five) years of experience managing subcontracts.
• Experience:
• Demonstrated experience supporting DoD and/or other federal government contracting environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading and/or supporting Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) activities and maintaining an effective purchasing/subcontract management system.
• Strong knowledge and familiarity with the law, FAR, DFARS, other Supplements, and federal acquisition processes.
• Strong knowledge and familiarity with all federal contract types:
  Fixed Price (FP), Labor-Hour (L-H), Time & Materials (T&M), and Cost-Reimbursable.
• Familiarity with General Services Administration (GSA), Multiple Award Schedules, and Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills for interacting with Customers, both internal and external.
• Familiarity with Cost Accounting Standards, cost allowability rules and regulations, Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS), and Truth in Negotiations Act.
• Serve as a…