Subcontract Administrator

MHI Ship Repair & Services is a major marine repair and conversion contractor serving the U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command, Maritime Administration and Commercial ship owners and operators worldwide. Our shipyard is conveniently located in the Mid-Atlantic region at the port of Hampton Roads, Norfolk Virginia.

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

•  Reviews all subcontracts requisitions for accuracy, compliance with specs, adherence to budget and authorization for purchase.
• Prepares and executes subcontract purchase orders.  Issues RFPs/RFQs, and evaluates proposals to include completing a cost/price analysis.  
• Reviews and negotiates terms and conditions, and handles post-award administration and subcontract closeout with minimal supervision.  
• Maintains subcontract files in accordance with appropriate procurement procedures and government-approved purchasing system requirements.          
• Follows-up and monitors subcontracts to evaluate subcontractor's ability to meet schedules, cost and technical requirements.
• Ensure subcontractors are in compliance with all company policies, procedures and ethics requirements.
• Interfaces with project team and production to discuss contractual issues, to provide early identification of risks and potential liabilities.
• Works with managers and subcontractors to assist in resolution of impasses or other difficult related issues and recommends alternative courses of action as appropriate
• Assist accounting with solving any processing problems with subcontract invoices.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Responsible for seeking out and investigating qualified subcontractors and soliciting price information.
•  Performs other duties as necessary and appropriate to this position.    

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, procurement, accounting or related field.
• At least two years of government subcontracting experience to include knowledge of FAR/DFARS.  Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Good organizational skills.
• Strong analytical abilities and quantitative skills.  Must be capable of performing detail oriented work.
• Must possess excellent negotiation, persuasion and problem solving skills. requiring a high degree of initiative and sound judgment.
• Requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.  
• Must have ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Computer skills including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

MHI Ship Repair & Services offers competitive wages and an excellent benefit package.

Affirmative Action/EOE Employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.