Senior Subcontracts Administrator
Location: Tampa, FL (On-Site)
Job Family: Supply Chain
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $125,000 - $135,000 annually
Travel: Less than 10%; supplier visits and other company locations as needed
Requirements: U.S. Person; background investigation and drug screen required
Position Summary:
SRG Government Services is supporting a growing defense manufacturing organization seeking a Senior Subcontracts Administrator in Tampa, FL. This role supports complex acquisition and subcontract strategies associated with design, construction, facility stand-up, and modernization programs supporting national defense.
The Senior Subcontracts Administrator will lead the full subcontract lifecycle, from acquisition planning, solicitation, and source selection through negotiation, award, performance management, modifications, and closeout. This role partners closely with supply chain, program management, engineering, contracts, and construction teams to maintain compliant, timely, and effective subcontract execution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and issue Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Requests for Quotations (RFQs) for complex subcontracting requirements.
- Evaluate supplier responses, conduct source selections, prepare source justifications and cost/price analyses, and negotiate pricing, schedules, and terms and conditions.
- Draft, review, negotiate, award, and administer subcontracts and modifications, including Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Time & Materials (T&M), and other contract types.
- Ensure subcontract compliance with FAR, DFARS, applicable regulations, company policies, and contract requirements.
- Monitor supplier performance, delivery, quality, contractual milestones, and financial, schedule, and performance risks.
- Apply change-management practices to protect scope and schedule integrity during facility activation and stand-up activities.
- Serve as the primary subcontractor point of contact; resolve issues and disputes through clear communication and collaboration.
- Maintain complete, accurate, audit-ready subcontract files, records, and compliance documentation.
- Prepare and present subcontract status, performance, risk, and compliance reports to management, suppliers, and customers.
- Partner with Program Management, Engineering, Contracts, Construction, and other departments; support additional procurement initiatives.
- Identify and lead continuous-improvement opportunities across subcontract administration processes and controls.
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in subcontract administration, procurement, or supply chain management.
- Demonstrated experience with FAR/DFARS requirements and government contracting on complex, large-scale programs.
- Experience managing subcontract solicitations, cost/price analyses, negotiations, awards, contract modifications, and supplier performance.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ERP software systems.
- Ability to lead projects, support team development, and serve as a subject-matter resource.
- U.S. Person status required; must successfully complete background investigation and drug screening.
- Ability to work on-site in Tampa, FL and travel less than 10% as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience in the defense or aerospace industry.
- Experience supporting DoD modernization, facility stand-up, or related construction/facility programs.
- Master's degree or professional certification such as CPSM or CPCM.
Work Environment:- Primarily on-site in Tampa, with occasional visits to supplier sites and manufacturing locations.
- Limited travel (less than 10%) to support supplier visits or other company locations.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
The ideal candidate is a seasoned subcontract professional with hands-on FAR/DFARS experience, strong commercial judgment, and the ability to manage complex supplier relationships across a regulated defense program. Experience supporting facility construction, modernization, or manufacturing stand-up efforts would be especially valuable.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
SRG Government Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
SRG4 Government Services is a leading provider of information technology, training, engineering, accounting, and intelligence analytical services for agencies in the intelligence, defense, homeland security, cybersecurity, and federal civilian markets. SRG4 utilizes an innovative approach to identify and qualify talent that is unique to the federal contracting industry, featuring a cutting-edge platform that allows us to rapidly and precisely match professionals to client requirements. We have a proprietary database of over one million candidates and maintain continuous contact with our qualified talent.
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