Subcontracts Specialist

The Digital Modernization Sector of Leidos is seeking a Subcontract Specialist to support its Fed Civ IT Business Area in Gaithersburg, MD or Reston, VA, or Washington, DC or Webster, TX or other remote locations in the US. This role will lead full life cycle (“cradle-to-grave”) subcontract management activities for Federal Civilian programs.   

The Subcontract Specialist will manage overall subcontract compliance for the program in accordance with contract requirements, company policies and procedures, and applicable laws and acquisition regulations. The selected candidate will be a motivated leader and a self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.

Primary Responsibilities

The Subcontract Specialist is responsible for activities that span the entire procurement cycle, including but not limited to: negotiation of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and teaming agreements, preparation of solicitation packages to subcontractors, evaluation of subcontractor proposals, price analysis, negotiation of terms and conditions, subcontract administration, issue resolution, and closeout activities.  

• Negotiates NDAs and Teaming Agreements.
• Creates moderate to complex RFP solicitations in accordance with Government and Leidos requirements. 
• Develops prime contract flow down documents.

• Coordinates closely with the Contract Administrator assigned to program to ensure subcontracting activities and prime contract flow downs are carried out in a manner consistent with prime contract requirements and operational objectives.
• Sources, solicits and evaluates supplier proposal responses.
• Conducts price and cost analysis.
• Negotiates pricing and terms/conditions with subcontractors.
• Administers subcontracts of various types and complexity.
• Identifies and resolves moderate to complex issues and problems on assigned subcontracts and makes recommendations to management.
• Performs subcontract close-out activities.
• Analyzes risks and identifies risk mitigations.
• Acts as primary interface between subcontractors and the program for all subcontracts related issues. 
• Regularly interacts with program management, contracts, project control, finance, business development and with customers, as required. 
• Must have the interpersonal skills to deal effectively with subcontractor management regarding subcontract issues of varying degrees of complexity and the drive to work issues to resolution. 

Basic Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field with 2 - 4 years of prior relevant experience or Master’s degree with 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Must be US Citizen.
• Prefer experience in subcontracting services and purchasing non-commercial equipment and related functions with particular emphasis on negotiation and subcontracts administration.
• Experience negotiating terms and conditions.
• Experience with Services.
• Successful track record of managing a variety of subcontract types, interfacing with internal customers, other functional support staff, and suppliers.
• Strong organizational, written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently, establish priorities, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment.
• Working knowledge of the FAR, DFAR and FAA AMS
• Working knowledge of CPSR compliance requirements.

Original Posting Date:

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.