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GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Subcontracts Administrator will perform the subcontract functions for subcontracts in support of Kratos SRE, Inc. (KSRE) and the MACH-TB 2.0 Program.  Performs as the contractual point-of-contact (POC) for assigned KSRE Subcontracts; to include the pre-award functions such as requests for proposal, administrative documentation, drafting, editing, and negotiation of subcontract agreements and task orders, manages and monitors the subcontractor(s) to ensure timely completion of all efforts associated with the project.  The Senior Subcontracts Administrator administers numerous contract types including Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) and Time & Material (T&M) subcontractor agreements of varying sizes.

The Senior Subcontracts Administrator will oversee and manage overall subcontract compliance for programs in accordance with contract requirements, company policies and procedures, and applicable laws and acquisition regulations. The selected candidate will be a motivated leader and self-starter who can work independently and collaboratively, with program management, as well as Corporate headquarters staff, particularly procurement compliance. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / DUTIES:

• Specific tasks associated include, ensuring compliance with customer flow-down requirements including offset, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) / Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) (FAR/DFAR), prime contract flowdowns, quality, Contactor Data Requirements List (CDRL).
• Supplier development and relationship with subcontractors to ensure subcontract requirements are met and to support growth of the business relationship between Kratos and the subcontractor.
• Manages the Subcontractor Relationship(s) for assigned KSRE Subcontracts.
• Preparation and issuance of all manner of solicitations including RFQs, RFPs, RFI, and IDIQ in support of requirements supporting customer delivery schedules and various Statement of Works (SOW) requirements.
• Creates, executes, and manages various subcontract and Task Order types (Cost Plus Fixed Fee, Time & Materials, Firm Fixed Price, etc.) using source selections techniques as may be required.
• Performs cost and price analysis, develops negotiation strategies, and leads formal negotiations. Negotiates reasonable prices based on price and cost analysis, as may be required.
• Ensure Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) compliance based on Kratos Procurement requirements to all government and commercial contracting laws and regulations as applicable including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), FAR and DFAR.
• Supports assigned KSRE MACH-TB 2.0 Program Management with customer interface specific to Subcontractors; identification, assignment, and management of Subcontractor Scope Traceability to Prime Scope; Prime to Subcontractor Change Management; traceability of Management CDRLs to Supplier Data Requirement Lists (SDRLs); traceability of Technical CDRLs to SDRLs.
• Perform subcontract management of high dollar purchase orders utilizing integrated supply chain models in compliance with all regulatory and corporate requirements.
• Place Task Orders of high dollar levels and procurement complexity
• Perform risk analysis, and develop mitigation plans and solutions to problems
• Other duties may be assigned.

SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
• Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.
• Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.
• Ability to adhere to workplace rules.
• Experience working under CPSR requirements.
• Experience with Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements.
• Experience with contract management systems is a plus.
• May require up to 15% travel to support meetings.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSING REQUIREMENT:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 6 years of relevant experience.
• 10 years relevant previous relevant experience with Subcontracts Management will be considered in lieu of degree.