Junior Subcontract Administrator – Remote Work Available

Description :
What you’ll do as a Junior Subcontracts Administrator

Work with Subcontract teammates and Program Managers (PM’s) to determine subcontracting requirements and answer any questions concerning the required subcontract type (FFP, CPFF, T&M, etc.), and to facilitate the completion of all required backup documents to initiate and execute subcontract actions

Assist Requestors in filling out/creating the subcontract required documentation

Create and maintain official subcontract files with all required backup documentation

Assist Subcontract teammates in providing training to the PM’s and other division partners on subcontract requirements as needed

Provide support and/or requests for information to other corporate teammates, subcontractors, and auditors

Support any additional subcontract negotiations required by mods, etc.

Ensure that the subcontract is consistent with legal requirements, customer specifications and government regulations

Prepare and disseminate information to appropriate employees regarding subcontract status, compliance, modification, deviation, negotiation, and termination

Build positive relationships with division partners and subcontractors by maintaining excellent internal and external customer service standards

Assist in Small Business Subcontract Plan Reporting

Junior Subcontracts Administrator Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or equivalent; Associate’s Degree in Business Administration or equivalent plus one to two years of related experience; or No Degree with 3+ years of related experience

Ability to create and edit files in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and Excel

Ability to multi-task and manage numerous subcontract request actions by specified due dates

Desire and interest in growing a career in Subcontracts Administration

Junior Subcontracts Administrator Preferences

Some knowledge/experience in FAR/DFAR requirements

Understanding the basics of negotiation and development of contracts

SharePoint experience

Some experience using Deltek and/or CostPoint

REMOTE WORK NOTICE: This position is available for fully remote or hybrid work consideration at or near the Washington, DC, Raleigh, NC or Albuquerque, NM area.
Company & Division Information
Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 2000 professionals and continues to grow. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.
At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. We realize that employee ownership produces greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as employee owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Our motto is “Engineering and Science That Matters for Fun & Profit” and we live our core values of Passion, Freedom, Service and Growth every day. For additional information and an opportunity to join our unique team, please visit our website at .
Behaviors : Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivation : Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Education : Bachelors
Experience : 3 years: Related experience without a degree
1 years: Associate’s Degree in Business Administration or equivalent
0 years: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or equivalent

Applied Research Associates