Position Description

Looking for a Subcontracts Administrator opportunity at a place you can make a difference every day? Discover this great opportunity and bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact with our Corporate team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly engaged and collaborative team as a Subcontracts Administrator Lead at Serco North America, where we support independent growth and personal development.

The Subcontracts Administrator conducts subcontract negotiation, competitions, and administration of subcontracts; reviews proposal submissions and acts as a lead level authority to identify and assist proposal team in reviewing proposal submissions.

This position will be based out of our Herndon, VA office with flexibility to work remotely 2 days a week. (or fully remote possibility based on candidate)

In this role, you will:

• Develop competitive and single/sole source Request For Proposals (RFPs) for federal and commercial services and products of medium complexity; compile various bid/compliance documents and inspect them for completeness; evaluate bids and complete subcontract/purchase order awards; manages supplier performance issues to resolution; performs subcontract close-out and a variety of other procurement-related tasks.
• Responsible for preparing compliant RFP packages for requirements of varying complexity.
• Issues competitive and sole/single source solicitations and serves as the primary point of contact for the bidding suppliers.
• Evaluates competitive bids on a lowest-price-technically-acceptable (LPTA) and best-value basis and awards subcontracts/purchase orders to successful bidders under limited supervision. 
• Supplier interaction and involves subcontract negotiations. 
• Acquires products or services in a timely manner.
• Ensures subcontract agreements and purchase orders accurately reflect price, schedule, terms, and conditions as negotiated with suppliers independently under supervision.
• Relies on experience to structure agreements in a manner that is professional and minimizes ambiguities.
• Understands procurement file documentation requirements and demonstrates capability to complete, compile, and review individual documents for suitability.
• Understands the difference between compliant and non-compliant documents and can work with the appropriate parties to correct any deficiencies.
• Exhibits an understanding of compliance.
• Develops a strong understanding of the Procurement activities in the contract pre-award phase.
• Negotiates and establishes Non-Disclosure Agreements and standard Teaming Agreements, with some oversight.
• Serves as a lead role for soliciting third party pricing to support Serco proposals.
• other duties as needed

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Bachelor's degree 
• Minimum 10 years of experience with the following:
  • Experience working in a Government Contractor environment
  • Working knowledge of subcontracting fundamentals and possess the understanding of federal, state, and industry regulations
  • Working knowledge of FAR and DFAR
  • Must have computer skills and be able to understand electronic processing; to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications; Word, Excel, & PowerPoint
• Excellent written, verbal, and communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts
• Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or similar

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000 employees strive to make an impact every day across 100 sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com.

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.