Subcontract administrator

MUST BE A US CITIZEN (Please do not apply if you are not)

Company Introduction

At BlackSea Technologies, we don't just innovate; we revolutionize. We are a close-knit team of creative and innovative thinkers specializing in full lifecycle development of cutting-edge maritime technology. At BlackSea, you won't just find a job; you'll find a community of experts who aspire to solve diverse and complex challenges. Be part of a company where your ideas matter, your expertise is valued, and your contributions make a real impact. Together, we are not just sailing; we are charting a course to push boundaries of what's possible.

Salary Range

$125,000 - $150,000

Travel: Occasional

Job Responsibilities

• Write & issue RFPs and RFI's to subcontractors.
• Prepare, negotiate, award, and administer subcontracts, purchase orders, task orders, and modifications (fixed-price, cost-reimbursable, T&M, and IDIQ vehicles).
• Incorporate and verify required FAR/DFARS clauses and prime contract flowdowns, including data rights, cybersecurity (DFARS 252.204-7012 and CMMC), specialty metals, counterfeit parts, and small business subcontracting provisions.
• Conduct cost and price analysis, obtain certified cost or pricing data when required, and support the preparation of price reasonableness determinations.
• Review subcontractor proposals and support source selection and sole-source justifications.
• Monitor subcontractor performance, deliverables, schedules, and invoicing; process change orders and contract modifications; resolve disputes and claims in coordination with Legal.
• Ensure compliance with small business subcontracting plans and report on goals (e.g., eSRS / SF 294 / SF 295 as applicable).
• Verify subcontractor eligibility (SAM registration, debarment and exclusion checks, CAGE code, representations and certifications).
• Support government audits and reviews, including DCAA, DCMA, and Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) activities.
• Maintain complete and auditable subcontract files and ERP/contract management records.
• Support government property, ITAR/export compliance, and consent-to-subcontract requirements as applicable.
• Support subcontract closeout, including final invoices, release of claims, and property disposition.
• Prepare status reports, metrics, and forecasts for management and program teams.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Contracts Management, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years of subcontract or procurement administration experience supporting U.S. Government (DoD preferred) prime contracts.
• Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and cost accounting standards (CAS) as they apply to subcontracting.
• Experience with cost and price analysis and negotiation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and an ERP or contract management system (e.g., Deltek, SAP, Oracle, Unanet).
• U.S. citizenship

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification such as CFCM, CPCM (NCMA), CPSM, or CPPB.
• Experience supporting a DCMA-approved purchasing system or CPSR.
• Experience with FAR Part 15, Part 12, and Part 44 subcontracting requirements, and with cyber compliance (NIST SP 800-171 / CMMC).
• Experience with cost-type and fixed-price subcontracts on major defense programs.