CORPORATE/FUNCTIONAL PRACTICE
Michael Baker International understands that people require choices in where they want to begin to build a sustainable future. For more than 80 years, Michael Baker International has maintained an entrepreneurial work environment that fosters great careers, which ultimately has brought great success to the organization. Michael Baker offers many opportunities to help you grow professionally to build your career. Whether it is in Finance, IT, Human Resources, Technology, Communications, Proposal Production, Legal or our National Practice and Market segments, take your next step with us and help make a difference in the lives of those you work with and those we serve.
DESCRIPTION
The Subcontract Administrator – Buyer, Federal in accordance with company Procurement Policies and Procedures, and client contract requirements, will provide subcontract administration support, including pre- and post-award subcontract administration with program/project teams and maintain responsibility for soliciting and administering subcontracts, modifications, and task and delivery orders. Review prime solicitation packages and draft and issue subcontract solicitation packages to support prime proposal. Conduct price analysis evaluation of subcontractor proposals and write subcontract price analysis narratives for prime contract proposals. Make entries into the procurement systems, process task orders and modifications, and serve as the primary interface between the company and subcontractors in the pre- and post-award phase. Maintain subcontract files and ensure compliance with company policy. Work as part of a team and use effective communication in daily interactions with internal and external clients.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Identifies potential sources with operations and program management for required materials or services and develops and issues Requests for Proposals (RFPs). Receives, reviews, and negotiates, subcontractor proposals. Manages the sources selection process by leading the proposal evaluation team in fact finding, technical evaluations, and cost/price analysis. Negotiates subcontract terms and conditions including estimated cost/price, delivery, quality, and performance requirements. Develops and negotiates required special terms, conducts independent cost/price analysis as needed. Documents the entire negotiation process. Develops the subcontract document; reviews it for compliance with Government, Corporate and Company requirements; and obtains management approval prior to issuance to the subcontracts. Leads the subcontract administration team from award through completion to ensure compliance with all terms and conditions, including price, schedule, and quality. Coordinates and participates in subcontractor surveys and program reviews. Reviews and monitors payments, commitments, and funding status. Negotiates subcontract changes and responds to all formal subcontract inquiries and issues. Provides subcontract status as required. Develops, negotiates, and issues teaming agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and memoranda of understanding. Provides subcontract advice and counsel to program managers, engineering personnel and other related functions such as finance, quality, and contract administration. Enters administrative and financial data on subcontracts into various subcontract databases. Performs subcontract close-out. · With operations and program management, reviews proposals, develops evaluation criteria, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects, or recommends subcontractors, writes subcontract packages for review, prepares awards and administers resulting subcontracts. Negotiates additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts.REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field. Specifically related experience may be considered in lieu of degrees. Relevant certifications through nationally recognized organizations (such as NCMA) not required, but desired. 6+ years of related subcontracts experience in federal contracts, with focus on DoD contracts Experience with procurement in an A&E, military, and/or services environment. Working knowledge of the FAR and DFAR, FAR Parts 15 and 36, desirable FFP, T&M and Cost-type subcontracts experience Experience reviewing and negotiating subcontractor proposals and prices. Solid MS office including Excel. Oracle familiarity and experience a plus Ability to communicate effectively and multi-task with both internal and external clients in a fast paced, quick turn-around environment is a key for success in this position. Business acumen and analytical skills required. Attention to detail/reliable. Problem solving skills, teamwork, and critical thinking skills necessary.COMPENSATION
The range for this role is $75,095 - $118,302. This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.
BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including: