Subcontract Analyst

Through its wholly owned subsidiaries, American States Utility Services, Inc. contracts with the federal government to provide water and wastewater services that include operating, maintaining, renewing, replacing, and constructing new systems on military installations throughout the United States. The installations where we presently operate are home to nearly 350,000 military and civilian personnel and families.

We proudly deliver these vital services to military installations in Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas (including southeastern New Mexico), Virginia, Florida, Kansas, and Massachusetts.

Serving those who serve.

United States Veterans, Reservists, National Guard Members, and Military Spouses encouraged to apply.

Contract activity with moderate to high risk to the subsidiary. Contract activity may be non-routine and require development of specialized contract vehicles and techniques to accomplish business goals and objectives. Working independently, utilizes judgment and knowledge of government contracting to support all aspects of pre- and post-award subcontracts administration, including issuance of Requests for Proposal, sourcing strategy, proposal reviews, and negotiations in a dynamic business environment.

Involves critical thinking and analysis of significant issue identification and resolution. May require development of new contract policies and processes or assessment of required deviations from established norm. Analyzes new law, regulation and contract trends for potential impact on subsidiary goals and objectives. Functions as subsidiary expert on selected areas and issues on contracts. Advises subsidiary personnel on all matters related to contractual requirements and internal status and reporting.

Requires a lower degree of management attention.

• Extracts from requestor those requirements unique/relevant to the subcontractor and incorporates into RFP.
• Provides contractual guidance to subsidiary team members for appropriate Statement of Work and performs review for completeness and understanding.
• Source of authoritative guidance, advice, and counsel on policies and procedures relating to contract activity to Utility Manager, internal staff and potential subcontractors on procurement issues.
• Provides guidance in the development of Justification for Approvals for other than full and Open Competition, and Sole/Single Source Justifications.
• Identify small and disadvantage business entities in support of small business participation in procurement opportunities.
• Prepares recommended source lists of qualified subcontractors drawing upon their past performance experience and eligibility to participate in procurement opportunities.
• Coordinates the list with subsidiary personnel to identify additional subcontractors to invite to participate.
• Responsible for performing subcontractor market research and, in coordination with ASUS subcontracting staff, assist with ensuring compliance with company’s supplier diversity program, including adherence with Federal Government Small Business Administration (SBA) requirements and prime contract Small Business Subcontracting Plans.
• Creates moderate to increasingly complex RFPs and bids after thoroughly reviewing and understanding the requirements of the RFP.
• Verifies accuracy and completeness of proposal packages. Interfaces with requestor to clarify and ensure that all necessary data has been included.
• Obtain nondisclosure agreements prior to release of plans and specifications to potential subcontractors.
• Examines bids and addresses any deviations, including performing price and/or cost analysis. Verifies subcontractor documents are complete, accurate and delivered to meet critical deadlines.
• Negotiates terms and conditions (contract price, type, FAR/DFAR clauses etc.) and monitors them for compliance with established standards.
• Assures risk management documentation is provided through required insurances, licenses, bonds, and subcontractor/vendor qualification process.
• Develops competitive range determinations, performs price/cost analysis/realism on prospective subcontractor and vendor proposals, and assists the Manager of Contracts, and subsidiary staff in the development of the recommended subcontract award position.
• Develops negotiation strategy with subsidiary personnel and leads negotiation team on complex contractual issues impacting contracts and subcontracts.
• Reviews third party subcontracts (where subsidiary is subcontractor to a prime contractor), non-disclosure agreements, wage determinations and certified payroll requirements, and other contractual instruments with the ability to negotiate terms and conditions with prime contractor.
• Provide RFP debriefing to unsuccessful offerors in accordance with FAR requirements, and notice to successful offeror.

• Administers contracts and subcontracts from inception to completion including conducting post-award conferences with subcontractors to…