What are the responsibilities and job description for the Subcontract Administrator position at Pantex Plant?
Location: Amarillo, TX (Downtown PAC)
Job Title: Subcontract Administrator
Career Level From: Associate
Career Level To: Senior Specialist
Organization: Procurement Operations (50993707)
Job Specialty: Supply Chain-Multi Function
What You'll Do
The Subcontract Administrator is responsible for the comprehensive planning, solicitation, award, and administration of various contract types, ensuring strict adherence to established corporate policies and procedures. This position requires a high degree of discretion and independent judgment in managing significant business operations and financial commitments for the company. The Subcontract Administrator will meticulously interpret specifications and statements of work, conduct thorough proposal analyses (including both price and technical evaluations), and make decisive judgments balancing multiple objectives. Furthermore, this role involves in-depth research and interpretation of regulations and complex contract requirements to establish clear objectives, performance criteria, and measurement methodologies for effective contract administration.
Key Responsibilities
At Pantex, you won't just find a job—you’ll discover a career of purpose safeguarding national security through work performed nowhere else on Earth. We empower dedicated, innovative individuals like you to achieve their greatest impact surrounded by exceptional talent and limitless opportunities for professional growth.
When you #JointheMission, you choose a lifetime career where your commitment is genuinely valued and rewarded. At Pantex, we believe that extraordinary talent thrives when supported by a balanced life. Discover the flexibility that empowers you to excel, coupled with a benefits package designed for your total peace of mind from comprehensive health coverage and robust retirement planning, to opportunities for continuous learning through education reimbursement.
Notes
The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.
If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10 CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.
Pantex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.
Pantex is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.
Job Title: Subcontract Administrator
Career Level From: Associate
Career Level To: Senior Specialist
Organization: Procurement Operations (50993707)
Job Specialty: Supply Chain-Multi Function
What You'll Do
The Subcontract Administrator is responsible for the comprehensive planning, solicitation, award, and administration of various contract types, ensuring strict adherence to established corporate policies and procedures. This position requires a high degree of discretion and independent judgment in managing significant business operations and financial commitments for the company. The Subcontract Administrator will meticulously interpret specifications and statements of work, conduct thorough proposal analyses (including both price and technical evaluations), and make decisive judgments balancing multiple objectives. Furthermore, this role involves in-depth research and interpretation of regulations and complex contract requirements to establish clear objectives, performance criteria, and measurement methodologies for effective contract administration.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, solicit, award, and administer diverse contract types in full compliance with corporate policies and procedural guidelines.
- Interpret and analyze complex specifications and statements of work to ensure clear understanding and execution of contract requirements.
- Conduct detailed analysis of proposals, encompassing both price and technical evaluations, to support informed decision-making.
- Exercise significant discretion and independent judgment in evaluating various courses of action and making critical choices free from immediate supervision, particularly on matters of strategic and financial importance.
- Research, interpret, and apply relevant regulations and contract requirements to all subcontracting activities.
- Establish well-defined objectives, performance criteria, and measurement metrics for effective contract administration and oversight.
- Formulate, affect, interpret, and implement management policies or operating practices pertaining to subcontracting.
- Execute major assignments directly related to the company's core business operations, significantly impacting overall business performance.
- Possess and utilize the authority to commit the company in matters with substantial financial implications.
- Ensure all contractual agreements align with corporate goals and regulatory mandates.
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- OR Applicants without a bachelor's degree may be considered based on a combination of at least 8 years of completed education and/or relevant experience.
- Not Applicable
- Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in significant business operations.
- Proven expertise in interpreting complex specifications, statements of work, and contractual language.
- Strong analytical skills for evaluating proposals, including both technical and cost components.
- Thorough understanding of relevant regulations and contract requirements (e.g., Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) if applicable).
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in contract management software and standard office applications.
At Pantex, you won't just find a job—you’ll discover a career of purpose safeguarding national security through work performed nowhere else on Earth. We empower dedicated, innovative individuals like you to achieve their greatest impact surrounded by exceptional talent and limitless opportunities for professional growth.
When you #JointheMission, you choose a lifetime career where your commitment is genuinely valued and rewarded. At Pantex, we believe that extraordinary talent thrives when supported by a balanced life. Discover the flexibility that empowers you to excel, coupled with a benefits package designed for your total peace of mind from comprehensive health coverage and robust retirement planning, to opportunities for continuous learning through education reimbursement.
Notes
The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.
If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10 CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.
Pantex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.
Pantex is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.