Lead Subcontracts Administrator

Description

Job Description:

The Health Group has an immediate opening for a Lead Subcontracts Administrator (Lead SCA). In this position, the Lead SCA is an integral part of the program team who is responsible for developing, negotiating, and administering subcontract agreements and acquisition aspects in new business proposals of high dollar value, risk, creativity, and complexity. The position requires a thorough knowledge of federal subcontracting, and experience in providing creative solutions to business and program requirements. The individual will:

• Create subcontract solicitations from customer requirements and/or solicitations after analyzing which requirements flow down from the prime;
• Analyze and estimate price proposals utilizing various cost and price analysis techniques; and
• Negotiate terms and conditions, specifications/statement of work, price, date of delivery and other contractual and licensing provisions with subcontractors.

In addition, the position requires ability to manage multiple priorities, excellent written and oral communication skills, attention to detail, and team building techniques in a diverse and dynamic environment. The employee has latitude to make moderate adjustments commensurate with the area of responsibility. The position requires day-to-day interface with Leidos management and staff as well as senior management of suppliers, team members and subcontractors. The candidate will lead and /or assist in new business proposals. The ability to work a high volume of relatively complex work independently with minimal oversight while managing multiple priorities and maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction is essential.

Please note: Work location for this position is remote.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Has the ability to identify relatively complex problems and risks related to terms and conditions and make recommendations for appropriate mitigation steps.
• Will communicate with parties external to the organization (e.g., sub-contractors, vendors, etc.) and internal team members from other functions supporting the same division(s) or program(s).
• May assist management by coaching more junior staff on policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Demonstrates business acumen and has a general understanding of the impacts of contract and proposal activities on other functions within the organization.
• Demonstrates the value of the function with interactions with internal customers and external suppliers, operating with a customer service-oriented perspective that continually seeks to improve business results consistent with organizational core values, such as:
• Demonstrating negotiation skills used to maximize Leidos’ return and minimize our risk; and
• Establishing strong, positive relationships with suppliers that can be leveraged to assist in problem resolution

Qualifications:

- Bachelor 's degree and 8 - 12 years of related experience. Additional years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.

- Prefer Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration OR a related field.

- Expert knowledge within government subcontracts arenas with particular emphasis on IDIQ-type subcontracts.

- Excellent negotiation skills, including experience negotiating complex terms and conditions.

- Must have experience with all contract types and a working knowledge of FAR/DFAR.

- Ability to work in fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

- Must have the interpersonal skills to deal effectively with management and staff regarding Subcontracts issues with high degrees of complexity and work issues to resolution.

- Prior software procurement a plus

- Ability to establish relationships internally and within the Leidos community.

- Proficient in MicroSoft Suite, especially Excel.

No two career paths will ever look the same. At Leidos, we know the most talented and diverse IT and engineering professionals will always have a multitude of career choices; your time at Leidos will be a wise investment in your career and in yourself. We welcome your perspective and ideas, in order to foster collaboration and deliver world-class solutions.

We look for solutions that not only transform businesses, but change the world.

When you join Leidos, you join a Fortune 500 company and one of Ethisphere Institute’s “World's Most Ethical Companies”

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