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Job Title: Sr. Subcontract Administrator                                   

Location: Arnold AFB, TN

Job Family Code: B - Contracts, Procurement, Legal & Proposal Services

Function/Branch: Acquisitions

Directorate: Business Operations

Position Type: Regular, Full Time      

Pay Type: Exempt       

Grade: L08 (BA0808)

Salary Range or Starting Hourly Rate: $82,000 - $112,000 / year

Overview

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Subcontract Administrator, supporting TOS II, at Arnold AFB, TN. The Sr. Subcontract Administrator will be working as a member of an integrated team responsible for supporting the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts.

Open to internal and external candidates.

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Job Summary

The successful candidate will report to the Subcontracts Manager and will award purchase orders and subcontracts for materials and services as required to support operations at AEDC, take a lead position in negotiating terms and conditions with vendors, and will assist in administration of the Acquisition's self-assessment program.

Job Duties:

• Gathers and compiles data essential to the formation and administration of subcontracts.
• Performs bidder prequalification, bid solicitation, bid analysis, negotiation and award of subcontracts (including engineered material / equipment installation) and other subcontracts platforms, such as master and basic ordering agreements.
• Reviews scope requirements prepared by requisitioning organization.
• Performs administration of subcontracts including but not limited to change management, invoicing, performance, interface with internal technical representative, and close-out. Communicate with subcontractors to achieve required services and meet project needs.  Perform reviews of labor requirements (such as Service Contract Act & Davis-Bacon), monitor areas of subcontract performance and resolution of invoices and non-conformances. 
• Represents the Acquisitions branch in negotiating terms and conditions with vendors when required.
• Assists in administration of the Acquisitions purchasing and subcontracts self-assessment (internal audit) process.
• Conducts investigations and inquiries into specific subcontract problems and aids in claims research.
• Maintains working relationships with project subcontracts personnel and project discipline personnel to perform assigned duties.
• Maintains working relationships with subcontractors involved with the performance of assigned tasks.
• Prepares, maintains and monitors project bidder's lists, ensuring input is received from all acquisitions functions and other operational groups.
• Forms, issues, administers, and closes out subcontracts (including blanket orders).  Communicates with subcontractors to achieve required service, meet project needs, and resolution of discrepancies. 
• Directs negotiations in the commitment of Subcontracts, following review and approval of the proposed negotiating plan by the designated supervisor.
• Monitors requirements associated with Service Contract Act, Davis Bacon Act, and Risk and Liability.
• It is a condition of employment to wear company issued PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.
• Determine FAR and DFAR flow down requirements from prime contract to subcontracts.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Business Management related field and 5 years of relevant experience in purchasing and/or subcontracts.
• Master's degree from an accredited university in Business Management related field and 3 years of relevant experience in purchasing and/or subcontracts.
• In lieu of bachelor's degree, 9 years of relevant experience in purchasing and/or acquisition
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Current U.S. Citizen

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in negotiating terms and conditions with vendors.
• Proficiency and experience in the formation of cost and construction subcontracts.
• Proficiency and experience in the formation and administration of subcontracts.
• Proficiency in all phases of subcontracts including knowledge of and skill in communicating effectively with suppliers/subcontractors, bidder prequalification, preparation of bidder's lists, compilation of bid requests, knowledge of applicable commercial legislation, negotiation of contracted terms and conditions, and award of commitments.
• Proficiency in the administration of commitments, monitoring subcontractor performance, associated labor laws, and the resolution of claims and disputes.
• Basic understanding of the Federal Acquisitions Regulation.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

Beyond New Horizons (BNH) is a fully populated joint venture of Astrion and Fluor Federal Services, Inc. formed to provide unmatched Test Operations and Sustainment services for the Arnold Engineering Development Complex.

 We chose our name to serve as an enduring reminder of our commitment to AEDC's rich aerospace research and development legacy anchored in AEDC's Toward New Horizons founding study and the unprecedented opportunities to greatly expand AEDC's capabilities and capacity Beyond those existing today. Leveraging the capabilities of our parent companies, BNH specializes in testing and evaluation for military and space systems combined with proven capability in large-scale Government program management, integration, engineering, and construction services for specialized and technically advanced high-hazard facilities.

Join our Team!

U.S. Citizenship is required. At this time BNH will not sponsor any applicants for employment authorization or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1b, F1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, E-2, E-3, L-1, or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations and refers to the amount BNH is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time jobs will be adjusted based upon the number of hours agreed to work.

$82,000 - $112,000 / year at location Arnold AFB, TN

BNH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, and any other grounds for discrimination prohibited by applicable law.

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