Senior Subcontract Administrator – Intelligence Community Programs
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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Subcontract Administrator to join our team! In this role you will get to support complex programs within the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC) for Parsons Government Services Inc. In this critical role, you will administer classified and unclassified subcontracts to ensure full compliance with company, contract, security, and regulatory requirements; build strong relationships with cleared suppliers and internal mission stakeholders; and provide leadership in all aspects of subcontract management across sensitive IC programs.
This is a hybrid position with an on-site requirement of at least three days per week at a Parsons or customer-designated facility supporting Intelligence Community missions.
What You'll Be Doing:
Serve as the primary subcontract administrator for assigned IC-related subcontracts, representing Parsons in both internal and external forums, including with government contracting and security representatives.
Provide senior-level subcontract support to Security & Sustainment, including preparing, analyzing, and evaluating bids and proposals to ensure compliance with:
Intelligence Community contract requirements
Security classification guidance
U.S. Government and company policies and procedures
Lead complex subcontract negotiations of terms and conditions, pricing, milestones, and other key elements for the procurement of equipment, systems, software, and services in support of IC missions.
Administer a variety of subcontract types in the Intelligence Community environment, including:
Cost Plus
Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
Time & Materials (T&M)
Labor Hour
Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
Commercial agreements
Develop and apply supplier evaluation criteria specific to IC requirements, including:
Facility and personnel clearance levels
Foreign ownership, control, or influence (FOCI) considerations
Classified performance history and past performance on national security programs
Negotiate and manage teaming agreements, NDAs, and proprietary data agreements in support of proposal efforts and program execution for IC opportunities.
Conduct comprehensive cost and price analysis of bids and proposals in accordance with:
FAR, DFARS, GSAR
Intelligence Community acquisition and security policies
TINA requirements and other applicable regulations
Advise program management and leadership on:
Contractual rights and obligations
Risk identification and mitigation strategies specific to IC programs
Flow-down of prime contract, security, and information assurance requirements
Ensure all subcontract documentation is compliant with:
Parsons policies and procedures
CPSR (Contractor Purchasing System Review) requirements
Applicable IC, DoD, and agency-specific acquisition and security requirements
Oversee subcontractor setup processes, including:
Verification of appropriate facility and personnel clearances
Collection of required security, export control, and compliance documentation
Submission and tracking of approvals in coordination with Security and Compliance
Maintain awareness of regulatory and policy changes affecting IC procurement, including:
FAR, DFAR, GSAR
Intelligence Community acquisition policies and directives
NISPOM and related security requirements, in coordination with Security
Provide leadership, direction, and training to assigned professional staff, including:
Coaching and mentoring junior subcontract administrators working on IC programs
Sharing best practices for working in classified and sensitive environments
Prepare, maintain, and audit accurate tracking records and subcontract files that support:
CPSR and internal audit requirements
Security and export control compliance
Timely payment, funding, and closeout
Prepare reports and contractual correspondence for:
Project and program management
Internal leadership
Government customers, as required
Conduct periodic on-site and/or classified facility reviews of subcontractor staffing, security, and performance compliance, in coordination with Program Management and Security.
Attend and participate in weekly and monthly Project Management Review (PMR) and program reviews, including those held in classified environments as required by the customer.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Contracts, or a related field.
Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in procurement and subcontract administration, preferably supporting:
Intelligence Community
Department of Defense (DoD)
National security or sensitive government programs
Demonstrated ability to lead and support:
RFPs and RFQs
Subcontract negotiations
Pre-award meetings
Subcontract award and finalization on complex federal/IC efforts
Strong knowledge of various contract types, including:
FFP, FFP LOE
CPFF and other cost-reimbursable types
T&M and Labor Hour
IDIQ
GWACs and other multiple-award vehicles
Commercial contracts under FAR Part 12
Experience with:
CPSR compliance and purchasing system requirements
Corporate procurement policies and processes
Flow-down of prime contract and security requirements on IC or DoD programs
In-depth understanding of:
FAR, DFAR, GSAR
TINA requirements
Associated clauses and provisions commonly used in IC/DoD contracts
Proven ability to work effectively in a classified environment, including coordination with:
Program Security Officers
Facility Security Officers (FSOs)
Information Assurance/IT personnel
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to:
Interact confidently with program managers, contracts, legal, security, finance, and supply chain
Interface professionally with government contracting officers, CORs, and IC customer representatives
Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple concurrent IC programs and priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an integrated program team supporting national security missions.
U.S. citizenship and active TS/SCI clearance required
Polygraph may be required or preferred, depending on customer/program requirements.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
Experience negotiating and managing subcontracts for Intelligence Community, DoD, and other federal national security clients, including support to:
Sensitive compartmented information (SCI) programs
Special access or highly controlled environments
Familiarity with Deltek Costpoint or similar ERP/procurement software used in a cleared government contracting environment.
Experience supporting:
Major proposal efforts to IC customers
Transition and startup of new IC programs
Multi-tier subcontractor environments with cleared teammates
Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position.This position is part of our Corporate team.For over 80 years, Parsons Corporation, has shaped the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.Salary Range: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
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