Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from ARA
Job overview
The Staff Subcontract Administrator at ARA manages the full lifecycle of federal subcontracting, ensuring compliance and supporting program managers to facilitate successful subcontract execution.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves cradle-to-grave subcontract support from solicitation to closeout, collaborating with program managers, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance, training staff, maintaining communication on subcontract status, and providing excellent customer service internally and externally.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have 3-6 years of related experience in federal subcontracting, knowledge of FAR/DFAR, negotiation skills, experience with various contract types, and proficiency in Microsoft Office; SharePoint and Deltek/CostPoint experience are preferred.
Career development
ARA offers employee ownership with opportunities for creativity, initiative, and growth supported by training and tools, fostering a challenging and innovative work environment.
Work environment and culture
ARA values employee ownership, innovation, experimentation, and growth, promoting a culture of passion, freedom, service, and growth with a focus on employee satisfaction and performance.
Company information
Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company founded in 1979, with over 2000 professionals providing technical solutions in defense, civil technologies, software, environmental technologies, and more.
Job location and travel
This position offers fully remote or hybrid work options near Washington, DC, Raleigh, NC, or Albuquerque, NM.
Company overview
ARA, or Applied Research Associates, Inc., is a research and engineering firm specializing in providing innovative solutions in national security, infrastructure, energy, environment, and health sectors. Founded in 1979, ARA generates revenue through government and commercial contracts, offering services such as advanced modeling, simulation, software development, and systems engineering. Key historical milestones include its contributions to defense technologies and disaster response systems, establishing ARA as a trusted partner for both government agencies and private sector clients.
How to land this job
Position your resume to emphasize your cradle-to-grave federal subcontracting experience, highlighting your ability to manage the entire subcontract lifecycle from solicitation to closeout as described in the job.
Highlight your knowledge of FAR/DFAR regulations, experience with various contract types (FFP, CPFF, T&M, CR), and your skills in negotiation and subcontract development to align with the core requirements.
Apply through multiple platforms including ARA's corporate career site and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and increase your chances of being noticed.
Connect with current subcontract administrators or program managers at ARA on LinkedIn; use ice breakers such as commenting on recent ARA projects, expressing interest in their subcontracting processes, or asking about remote work culture at ARA to start meaningful conversations.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description like 'federal subcontracting,' 'FAR/DFAR,' 'contract negotiation,' 'subcontract closeout,' and relevant software like 'Microsoft Word,' 'Excel,' 'Deltek,' and 'CostPoint' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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