Senior Subcontracts Administrator

ARS is currently looking for a Senior Subcontracts Administrator here in our Dayton, Ohio headquarters. This position is within the procurement organization responsible for managing/supporting programs and proposals with complex subcontract requirements. The roll requires the ability to manage complex subcontract/subcontractor requirements in support of major Government proposals and awarded programs. All actions must comply with all policies required under an approved purchasing system.

Why Work with us?

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers. 

Roles/Responsibilities:

• Develop, negotiate, and administer T&M, Labor Hour, Fixed Price, Cost Reimbursable/Award Fee type Subcontracts, Non-disclosure Agreements and Teaming Agreements consistent with government client requirements in accordance company, FAR/DFAR procurement policies and procedures.
• Create subcontract files fully compliant with public laws/FAR/DCMA requirements under an approved purchasing system.
• Advise program staff and make decisions regarding subcontract/subcontractor management approaches.
• Review Government issued proposals for procurement impacts and work the procurement requirements with the capture team. This includes
• Conduct a thorough review of prime solicitations and awards ensuring the subcontract RFP/awards contains all appropriate flow-downs and requirements.
• Evaluate subcontract proposals for compliance and risks to the solicitation ensuring all aspects to requirements are considered from pricing or cost to include the management volume.
• Perform price and cost analysis, resulting from negotiation of price/cost and price/cost-related terms and other subcontract or other agreement provisions.
• Identify subcontractor requirements such as the submittal of sealed packages and advise capture team on compliance with requirements
• Identify and comply with Small Business Subcontracting Plan and Small Business Participation Plan requirements.
• Support post-award subcontract management, ensuring compliance with required performance criteria and create and implement effective acquisition.
• Work daily with Program Managers, Project Controllers, and other program staff to administer and track subcontract actions. 
• Serves as team lead for projects or work areas.
• Participates in training of peers in compliance and subcontract procedures.
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Requirements:

• Must be a US citizen
• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 5-7 years at a minimum of subcontracts administration experience to include T&M, Labor Hour, Cost Reimbursable/Award Fee and Fixed Price Contracts
• Extensive experience in Federal Government contracting

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation, including criminal history and identity check.

Must abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a).  This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

Must abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).  This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.