Subcontracts Administrator (SCA) I to IV

Amentum is currently seeking a Subcontracts Administrator to support our program in Alice Springs Australia. Responsible for all phases of subcontract administration cradle to grave to include acquisition planning source selection cost/price analysis negotiation post-award administration and closeout. Responsible for ensuring compliance with government policies and procedures. Responsible for ensuring compliance with government policies and procedures. This position will be expected to possess a good understanding of government subcontracting work independently with some instruction be solution-oriented contribute meaningfully to team and/or organizational goals demonstrate good judgement and business acumen collaborates with stakeholders and other departments when needed. We will consider any/all levels of experience from SCA Level I through SCA Level IV

Responsibilities/Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Prepare review and maintain subcontract and procurement documentation including acquisition plans agreements SOWs certifications and correspondence in compliance with regulations such as CPSR and FAR/DFARS.
• Develop manage and maintain subcontract files including monitoring deliverables modifications and correspondence while ensuring compliance and supporting closeout processes.
• Evaluate proposals quotations and RFPs; conduct negotiations with subcontractors regarding terms conditions and pricing; and prepare associated documentation.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (e.g. HR finance AP and program teams) and external stakeholders (e.g. subcontractors and service providers) to ensure seamless workflow and issue resolution.
• Manage the lifecycle of agreements (NDAs teaming subcontracts CTAs) from drafting to negotiation and execution ensuring alignment with company policy and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct compliance oversight and provide guidance to project teams on regulations (CPSR FAR/DFARS) and internal procedures to ensure legal and company standards are met.
• Provide proposal support including issuing RFPs/RFQs conducting data calls and participating in kickoff and stand-up meetings for new projects.
• Deliver subcontracts training for staff recommend process improvements and ensure that project and subcontract goals are met.
• Track and evaluate subcontractor performance including cost deliverables compliance with terms and small business goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Qualifications:

SCA I

• Bachelors degree in business administration or related field and two (2) years of experience in procurement subcontracts supply chain or related field; or a masters degree and one (1) year of related experience.
  • Two (2) years of experience in procurement or related fields may be substituted for each year of the four (4) years of college.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills and working knowledge of SharePoint Microsoft Office Suite and integrated software applications are required.
• Knowledge of various subcontract types (Cost-Plus Fixed Price Time & Materials and subsets thereof).

SCA II

• Bachelors degree in business administration or related field and two (2) years of experience in procurement subcontracts supply chain or related field; or one (1) year of related experience.
  • Two (2) years of experience in procurement or related field may be substituted for each year of the four (4) years of college.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills and working knowledge of SharePoint Microsoft Office Suite and integrated software applications are required.
• Experience with various subcontract types (Cost-Plus Fixed Price Time & Materials and subsets thereof)

SCA III

• Bachelors degree in business administration or related field and five (5) years of experience in procurement subcontracts supply chain or related field; or one (3) year of related experience.
  • Two (2) years of experience in procurement or related field may be substituted for each year of the four (4) years of college.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills and working knowledge of SharePoint Microsoft Office Suite and integrated software applications are required.
• Experience with various subcontract types (Cost-Plus Fixed Price Time & Materials and subsets thereof)

SCA IV

• Bachelors degree in business administration or related field and eight (8) years of experience in subcontracts procurement supply chain or related field or a Masters degree and six (6) years of experience.
  • Two (2) years of experience in procurement or related field may be substituted for each year of the four (4) years of college.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills and working knowledge of SharePoint Microsoft Office Suite and integrated software applications are required.
• Experience with various subcontract types (Cost-Plus Fixed Price Time & Materials and subsets thereof)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Costpoint or similar ERP system to include use of the purchasing module

WORK ENVIRONMENT PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND MENTAL DEMANDS

• The position is desk based and sedentary in nature the ability to lift items up to 5kgs may be required occasionally.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT

It is a condition of employment that employees obtain and retain the appropriate level of security clearance and medical clearance applicable to each role. The employee will initially require a NV1 with the intent of applying for a Top-Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) Department of Defense Security Clearance (Australian) or TS/SCI (U.S.) clearance

STATEMENT OF WORK REQUIREMENTS

All personnel assigned to work at site shall be:

• At least 18 years of age.
• Able to fluently read write and speak English
• Australian or US Citizen

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read understand and implement the general and specific operational safety quality and environmental requirements of all plans procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status.