Enterprise Operations Subcontracts Administrator Professional Rocket Center

Your role and responsibilities

As a Federal Subcontracts Administrator, you will be responsible for negotiating, monitoring, and administering subcontracts through the acquisition process. You will manage subcontractor relationships and subcontracts, including the bidding process, negotiations, and execution; monitor subcontractor performance; develop and negotiate subcontract documents; and work closely with the contracts and negotiations department (C&N) to incorporate necessary flow-down clauses. You will maintain audit readiness.

This role reports directly to Federal Procurement First Line Leader.

• Lead the formulation of price strategy and price-to-win in conjunction with prime contract and project leads, review prime solicitation packages, and draft subcontract solicitation packages to support prime proposal. Strategize pricing and scheduling, communicate with subcontractor teammates, assess responses, and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Conduct price analysis evaluation of subcontractor proposals and write subcontract price analysis narratives for prime contract proposals.
• Utilize IBM procurement systems, process task orders and modifications, and serve as the primary interface between IBM and subcontractors in the pre- and post-award phase.
• Negotiate subcontract agreements, prepare small business subcontracting plans on proposal efforts, and ensure appropriate prime contract flow downs and firm or agency provisions are incorporated into subcontract agreements.
• Process subcontract negotiations for reasonable pricing and favorable terms, with guidance from management and input from stakeholders.
• Maintain subcontract files and ensure compliance with Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) requirements and the IBM Federal Procurement Blue Book:
  Create and manage audit files that meet customer requirements and adhere to IBM policies.
• Work as part of a team and use effective communication in daily interactions with internal and external clients. Help resolve subcontract requirements by offering advice based on interpretation and expertise. Serve as a liaison, facilitating communication between subcontract stakeholders and coordinating with program managers and matrixed organizations.
• Work with peers.

• Internal / external stakeholders
• Commercial Procurement
• Federal Procurement compliance officer
• IBM Small Business Liason Officer (SBLO)

• Compliance to Federal regulations & IBM policy
• Acting with speed to enable revenue growth.

Associate's Degree/College Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

• Integral knowledge of Government Contracting to include FARS/DFARS
• Comprehensive understanding of Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) requirements
• Understanding of end-to-end procurement process
• Experience in procurement & Extensive knowledge of subcontract administration practices, procedures, and processes supporting federal contracts.
• Experience with various types of contracts, including Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Firm Fixed Price Level of Effort (FFPLOE), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF);
  Term and Level of Effort (LOE), Time and Materials (T&M); and various Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) types.

• Experience with negotiating subcontract terms, conditions, non-disclosure and teaming agreements.
• Experience with government subcontract file documentation and CPSR requirements, as well as the proposal process in support of federal acquisitions.
• In-depth understanding of relevant laws, regulations, terms, conditions, and policies governing assigned subcontracts, including FAR, DFAR, and CAS.

• Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being
• Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long-term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs
• Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law
• Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals
• Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences

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