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Principal Subcontracts Administrator

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Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Tue, Nov 10, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

Leading the full lifecycle of subcontracts for a diverse portfolio of government contracts, the remote Principal Subcontracts Administrator will manage subcontracting strategy, proposal evaluation, negotiation, and compliance while serving as a subject-matter expert and trusted partner to internal stakeholders.

Key responsibilities
  • Lead full lifecycle administration of subcontracts, including pre-award, award, and post-award activities
  • Partner with various teams to develop and execute subcontracting strategies aligned with program and regulatory requirements
  • Evaluate subcontractor proposals and manage performance, compliance, and risk throughout the contract lifecycle
Required qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, contracts, finance, or a related field, plus at least 7 years of relevant experience
  • Significant experience administering subcontracts in a U.S. government contracting environment
  • Working knowledge of the FAR, DFARS, and federal acquisition principles
  • Experience with various contract types, including firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement arrangements
  • Demonstrated ability to evaluate subcontractor proposals and support price and cost analysis

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