Principal Subcontracts Administrator

STR is seeking a highly motivated Principal Subcontracts Administrator to join our growing Contracts & Supply Chain team. The Principal, Subcontracts professional will lead and manage the full lifecycle of subcontracts across a diverse portfolio of government contracts. Responsibilities will include subcontracting strategy, solicitation, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, post-award administration, compliance, performance management, modification, and closeout.

The successful candidate will serve as a subject-matter expert and trusted business partner to Program Management, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, Contracts, Legal, and other internal stakeholders. The role requires sound judgment, strong negotiation and communication skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced federal contracting environment.

This position offers the opportunity to lead complex subcontracting activities, advise internal stakeholders, support purchasing-system compliance, contribute to process improvements, and help scale STR’s subcontract management practices as the company grows.

What you will do:

Lead full lifecycle administration of a portfolio of subcontracts, including pre-award, award, post-award administration, modification, closeout, and records retention

Partner with Contracts, Legal, Security, Quality, Finance, IT, and Program teams to develop and execute subcontracting strategies aligned with program requirements, prime contract obligations, company policies, and applicable acquisition regulations

Oversee subcontractor due diligence, onboarding, risk classification, screening, periodic reviews, and compliance monitoring

Prepare and issue requests for proposals and other solicitations to subcontractors

Evaluate subcontractor proposals for price, cost, technical, schedule, contractual, and compliance considerations, as applicable

Lead proposal analysis, including review of labor rates, indirect rates, assumptions, exceptions, terms and conditions, and cost or pricing information, as appropriate

Draft, negotiate, and execute subcontracts, subcontract modifications, nondisclosure agreements, teaming-related agreements, and other special agreements

Interpret and apply applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), prime contract requirements, and subcontract flowdown requirements

Manage subcontract modifications, changes, deliverables, invoices, funding actions, approvals, and other post-award requirements

Monitor subcontractor performance, including cost, schedule, technical performance, deliverables, compliance, and overall risk

Partner with Program Management, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, Contracts, Legal, and other stakeholders to resolve subcontract-related issues and support successful program execution

Support purchasing-system compliance activities, including communications with the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), preparation for Contractor Purchasing System Reviews (CPSRs), audit responses, and remediation activities

Identify subcontracting risks and recommend mitigation strategies related to pricing, terms and conditions, intellectual property, data rights, cybersecurity, export controls, security requirements, organizational conflicts of interest, and other applicable compliance areas

Develop and improve subcontracting procedures, templates, tools, and training to increase efficiency, consistency, and scalability

Maintain appropriate records and evidence to support audits, customer reviews, certifications, and regulatory inquiries

Serve as a trusted advisor and subject-matter expert on subcontracting matters across the organization

Utilize purchasing and ERP systems

Experience using AI‑enabled tools and a strong willingness to learn and apply AI to drive efficiency and improve quality and effectiveness in Contracts and Supply Chain processes

Who you are:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance, if required for assigned programs, for which US citizenship is needed by the US Government.

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, contracts, finance, or a related field, plus at least 7 years of relevant experience; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered

Significant experience administering subcontracts in a U.S. government contracting environment

Experience supporting DoD and/or Intelligence Community customers

Working knowledge of the FAR, DFARS, federal acquisition principles, and applicable subcontract flowdown requirements

Experience with multiple contract types, such as firm-fixed-price (FFP), cost-plus-fixed-fee (CPFF), time-and-materials (T&M), labor-hour, and other cost-reimbursement arrangements

Experience drafting, negotiating, administering, and managing subcontracts and related agreements

Demonstrated ability to evaluate subcontractor proposals and perform or support price and cost analysis

Experience supporting purchasing-system compliance, audits, CPSR preparation, or related government reviews

Strong written, verbal, analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills

Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage competing priorities

Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Ability to collaborate, communicate, and coordinate effectively with internal and external stakeholders

Nice to have:

Professional certification, such as NCMA’s Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM), or a related credential.

Experience supporting DoW, classified programs or Intelligence Community customers.

Experience working with DCMA, the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), CPSRs, or other government audits and reviews.

Experience with subcontract closeout, claims, disputes, equitable adjustments, or termination activities.

Familiarity with export control, cybersecurity, intellectual property, data rights, and government property requirements.

Experience implementing or improving subcontract management systems, processes, and internal controls.

Experience mentoring or providing functional leadership to other contracts, procurement, or subcontract professionals.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $140,000.00 - $175,000.00

The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.