Subcontracts Administrator

Arcfield was purpose-built to protect the nation and its allies through innovations in digital transformation, space mission engineering and launch assurance, miniaturized sensors and satellites, advanced modeling and simulation, cybersecurity, and conventional and hypersonic missile support. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA with 16 global offices, Arcfield employs more than 1,500 engineers, analysts, IT specialists, and other professionals with more than 60 years of collective proven experience supporting missions in cyber and space defense, space exploration, hypersonic and nuclear deterrence and warfighter readiness. Visit arcfield.com for more details.

The individual will be responsible for subcontract administration support, including pre- and post-award subcontract administration within an internal subcontracts team and maintain responsibility for soliciting and administering subcontracts and modifications. This role involves supporting multiple proposals/programs with multiple contract type subcontracts (CPAF, CPFF, T&M and FFP), developing and issuing Requests for Proposals (RFPs), receive, review and negotiate subcontractor proposals, negotiating subcontract terms and conditions including estimated cost/price, delivery, quality and performance requirements, performing price analyses, preparing a compliance procurement folder that adheres to all Government and Corporate requirements, providing subcontract advice and counsel to program managers, engineering personnel and other related functions such as finance, quality and contract administration, and performing subcontract close-out.

Responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:

• Partner with the Program to collaborate on creative sourcing approaches for various types of procurements under tight timelines.
• Prepare RFPs and solicit bids from qualified suppliers, ensuring clear specifications, terms, and conditions. Evaluate supplier proposals and negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and contractual terms to secure the best value for Arcfield's customers.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate single/sole-source and competitive bids, negotiate pricing/schedule and/or terms and conditions, while working closely with the Program and Finance teams to issue compliant Subcontract Agreements.
• Actively manage subcontractor performance through consistent communication to ensure proper adherence to subcontract terms and conditions.
• Successful candidate will be able to work quickly while balancing multiple priorities while applying creative approaches to meet Program schedule while forming a network within Arcfield and within our supply base and must possess strong communication and writing skills, as well as the ability to form strong, collaborative relationships with a network of colleagues and suppliers.

• 8+ years of professional full-time experience with Bachelor's degree; or 6+ years of professional full-time experience with Master's degree.
• Working knowledge of U.S. Government contracting and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)/Defense Federal Acquisitions Regulation Supplement (DFARS) is required
• The ability to produce CPSR compliant procurement files, as well as accountability for compliant files in a quick-turn, complex environment.
• Experience working in Deltek Costpoint to issue quick-turn procurements for varying contract types and at varying dollar value thresholds.
• Experience working competitive and non-competitive procurements with multiple contracting formats
• Prior Government procurement/subcontract experience
• Experience with evaluating and negotiating terms and conditions to identify and mitigate risk based on subcontract award type, commodity, and anticipated award value
• Experience with evaluating source justifications to ensure compliance with the subcontract award type
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and/or accomplish them simultaneously
• Must be proficient in basic office software applications (such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and Sharepoint)

EEO

Arcfield proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active-Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law.