We are on the lookout for a focused Subcontract Administrator to join our exceptional team at Oak Ridge Associated Universities in Oak Ridge, TN.
Growing your career as a Full Time Subcontract Administrator is a fantastic opportunity to develop useful skills.
If you are strong in presentation, adaptability and have the right personality for the job, then apply for the position of Subcontract Administrator at Oak Ridge Associated Universities today!
APPOINTMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular (FTR) LOCATION: Oak Ridge, TN or Remote (US Based Locations) SALARY RANGE: $88,545 to $94,743 PURPOSE: To perform complex cradle to grave subcontract administration for a wide variety of services for high dollar value, risk, and complexity for Federal, State, and commercial customers. Responsibilities include subcontract sourcing, negotiation, documentation, awards, and administration for multiple-service subcontracts that directly support ORAU prime and/or subcontracts, but not limited to commercial, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)-based, Cooperative Agreements and Grants.
Responsible for supporting and understanding the prime to subcontract relationship, specifically with respect to terms and conditions for review and negotiation, working closely with internal customers to support appropriate acquisition planning, requisition preparation, overall procurement status and support, and external suppliers for the provision of supplies and services.
Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures regarding subcontract administration and developing and delivering training as needed.
Complete complex cradle to grave subcontract administration activities including but not limited to acquisition planning, support (Request for Proposal/Request for Quote (RFP/RFQ) development and issuance, sourcing, proposal/quote evaluation criteria development, evaluation), negotiation, award documentation, execution, amendments, closeout, and termination of subcontracts. Serve as the primary contact between Procurement and the assigned internal customer, to provide assistance and guidance on the development and review of procurement-related documents: Statement of Objectives, Statements of Work, Sole Source Justifications, Evaluation Criteria, and award decisions. Perform review of supplier quotes, proposals, and requests for subcontract amendments, with respect to (1) Terms and Conditions to ensure appropriate FAR/supplemental clause flow-downs, and (2) the establishment of fairness and reasonableness of price/cost in accordance with applicable federal regulations and ORAU policies. Provide support to program units regarding corporate proposal support where subcontracting is required, including issuance of requests for pricing, and negotiation of terms and conditions. Provide input, interpret, and explain policies, procedures, and business requirements for internal/external customers, and suppliers; recommending changes in practices when requested, ensuring compliance with applicable Federal, state, local regulations, and ORAU policies. Bachelor's degree in business, scientific, technical, education or related field and six to nine years of job-related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience performing duties as described may be substituted for the minimum requirements. Master's Certificate in Government Contract/Subcontracting preferred.
Thorough understanding of prime and subcontract relationship. Firm understanding of the industry standard competitive quote/proposal (ie., Request for Information, Request for Quote and Request for Proposal) development, cost/pricing analysis, evaluation, negotiation, and source selection procurement process. Demonstrated experience working with government and commercial contracting/subcontracting. Working knowledge of uniform contract structure and government contracting/subcontracting vehicle types. Extensive experience writing and editing subcontracts to include flow down of prime terms and conditions as appropriate. Project management skills, with the ability to recognize the level of effort for a given task. Effective and persuasive communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to communicate with all levels of peers, management, both internally and externally. Demonstrated experience with research, recommended revision, and application of policies and procedures. Extensive knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local contract/subcontract procurement laws, regulations, procedures, and guidelines. General knowledge and applied understanding of subcontracts with Higher Education Institutions. Extensive experience and knowledge of general contract/subcontract procurement processes and procedures with a focus on federal government (contract/subcontract/procurement) processes and procedures in accordance with the FAR, the Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation (DEAR), and other agency regulations supplements. Working knowledge of and interaction with other functional areas including legal, accounting, finance, and program technical personnel. Demonstrated understanding and application of subcontracting principles, concepts, practices, and standards. *The candidate's starting salary will be determined upon hire and ORAU will use salary survey data, internal comparators, and the candidate's qualifications to determine salary.
TOTAL REWARDS ORAU has a strategic approach to providing total rewards to employees through a fair, equitable, and competitive total compensation package. The goal of our total rewards system is to integrate compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance, recognition, development, and career opportunities to attract, engage, and retain the talent required to achieve ORAU's business objectives. The benefit component of our total rewards program supports business goals by offering the following benefits based on employee eligibility:
Legally required benefits Group Health insurance including: Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Retirement plan contribution matching Disability insurance Group life insurance Travel Accident Insurance Section 125 reimbursement accounts Other voluntary employee paid benefit and insurance offerings The ORAU total reward package also promotes work-life balance. Mindful of the need for employees to care for themselves and their families, ORAU offers the following additional work-life benefits based on employee eligibility:
Telework Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays Flexible work schedules or compressed work weeks Occupational Health and Wellness Programs Employee Assistance Program Benefits of working as a Subcontract Administrator in Oak Ridge, TN:
? Excellent benefits
? Opportunities to grow
? Advantageous package
