Senior Subcontract Administrator

Redwire is accelerating humanity’s expansion into space by delivering reliable, economical, and sustainable infrastructure for future generations.

Join our team of innovators and get a chance to work alongside a team of talented, curious people that are passionate about designing and deploying solutions that are accelerating humanity’s expansion into space.

We are seeking a Lead Subcontracts Administrator to join our team! The individual must be able to work in a fast paced, challenging environment with multiple contract types supporting both Federal and commercial programs. The individual must be a U.S. Citizen and possess a Top Secret clearance. The work location will be at the Redwire facility in Chantilly, VA.

They will become a member of the multi-disciplinary team to perform the coordination, negotiation and management of highly complex proposals and subcontracts under minimal supervision. Position requires a comprehensive knowledge of business agreements, Federal and commercial contracting methods, including policies, procedures and regulations in order to provide appropriate guidance and support. Where no process or policy exists, experience in drafting such guidance is highly desired. This individual will also draft, and assisting in drafting a host of templates and job aids to improve the efficiency and standardization of subcontracting across Redwire. Prepares/reviews proposals, develops evaluation criteria, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes subcontract packages for review, prepares, awards and administers resulting subcontracts. Negotiates additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts.

Ability to work independently, as well as manage cross functional program teams on all subcontract related issues; multi-tasking is crucial for success. Must be able to assess, prioritize, drive issues to closure and be assertive when required. Exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of duties. Exhibit best practice work habits and collaborate with other subcontract team members to promote operational excellence. Deliver quality customer service to both internal and external customers and foster and maintain good supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

Build, Review, and approve compliant file documentation

Represent company as the official interface between program management and suppliers; may require travel to supplier locations

Strong working knowledge and experience administering government contracts/subcontracts. Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to include Export Control Requirements (ITAR/EAR)

Prepare proposal and other business documents for execution. Examples include Request for Proposal, price analysis, small business plans, and written narrative documents related to subcontractor’s requirements and/or performance

Review and verify accuracy and completeness of proposal packages

Coordinate subcontractor proposals with internal team

Review subcontractor proposals and fact-find and negotiate with suppliers on price, schedule, terms and conditions and any other contractual requirements

Prepare subcontract documents and amendments, including identification and inclusion of cascaded requirements from the prime contract ensuring terms and conditions will be appropriate

Prepare reports and contractual correspondence for project management

Monitoring subcontractor’s performance, managing deliverables and payment of invoices

Coordinating and providing advice and interpretation of contract/subcontract requirements to both internal and external customers

In concert with the Program/Technical team perform price analysis to ensure reasonableness of pricing in accordance with regulatory requirements and company policies

Perform subcontract closeout actions, complete file documentation, and transfer files accordingly

Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate and/or required

Limited travel may be required less than 10%

Ideal Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, or a related field, and 8+ years’ work experience in aerospace or manufacturing industry; or 12 years related experience in lieu of a degree

Experience supporting a wide range of U.S. Government and/or commercial programs

Experience managing diverse subcontractors, both large and small businesses

Experience awarding/managing diverse Subcontract Types

Communicates effectively, both verbally and written

Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point)

Excellent Organization and follow through skills, driven to excellence

Experienced working in ERP systems and data entry and analysis. Costpoint experience is highly desired

Willingness and desire for continuous improvement

Must be able to organize and prioritize multiple projects of competing authority and varying scope

Ability to find win-win solutions; a “make it happen” attitude

Understanding/knowledge of audits and SOX requirements

Must be US Citizen and have a TS Clearance