Job Description
The World at Abt
Solving the world’s most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt Associates. Creating a more equitable world is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges.
We are a team of 3,000+ people in over 50 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment, energy, and innovation do we affect change and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We welcome diverse ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints – joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game.
To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and collaboration. Our open culture allows you to balance your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being. Creating a more equitable world starts from within – we look after people around the world, and we’ll do the same for you.
Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now’s your chance.
The Opportunity
As a Subcontracts Administrator, you will be responsible for supporting the entire procurement lifecycle for the domestic team. You will take part in subcontract negotiation, pre-award proposal support, administration of subcontracts, and analyzing estimates of service, material, equipment and production costs. Success in the role involves being able to juggle multiple tasks at once, positive collaboration with stakeholders and counterparts, and excellent time management skills across competing priorities. Other responsibilities include monitoring company performance on routine contractual obligations, originating all company correspondence of contractual significance, and maintaining files and systems of record documentation.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Negotiate, draft, and administer subcontracts of differing dollar values, risk, and complexity (T&M, CPFF, FP, subaward, etc.) with US and foreign entities, ensuring compliance on cost, schedule, legal, and performance aspects under general supervision.
- Provide strategy input and advise internal stakeholders on procurement issues in support of company business operations.
- Support new business development initiatives including the negotiation of non-disclosure and teaming agreements.
- Manage pre-award procurement activities to include reviewing the Client RFP to assess procurement risks, drafting and issuing RFPs to subcontractors and evaluating responses, negotiating price and terms and conditions with subcontractors, and supporting proposal color team reviews.
- Maintain CPSR compliant file documentation to include cost/price analyses.
- Develop intellectual capital and deliver procurement training to internal clients.
- Support special projects and process improvement activities with company-wide impact.
What We Value
- Demonstrated understanding of the procurement lifecycle
- Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation)
- Problem solving and negotiation skills
- Demonstrated sense of urgency.
- Working knowledge of Oracle system, applications and processes
- Experience negotiating and administering subcontracts in an approved purchasing system environment.
- Previous experience administering CPFF subcontracts.
- Ability to think strategically.
- Ability to manage conflicting priorities in fast paced environment.
- Bachelor’s degree + 5 years of experience OR Master’s degree + 3 years of experience
- Hands on experience with government contracts
- Superb communication skills
- Great attention to detail
What We Offer
We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits, flexible schedules, and professional development.
Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of approximately $69,118.15 to $110,589.04 and may vary by ten percent depending on candidate geographic location. Salary offers are made based on internal equity and market analysis.
Disclaimer: Abt Associates will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.
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