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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Principal Subcontract Administrator, to join our team! In this role you will get to support the Subcontracts team managing Parsons Government Services Infrastructure Solutions Sector.
What You'll Be Doing:
Represents the organization as the primary subcontract administrator on assigned subcontracts making internal and/or external presentations as required.
Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. Build effective relationships with both suppliers and internal/external customers.
Reviews drafts as necessary, and negotiates terms and conditions of non-disclosure and teaming agreements
Prepares recommended source lists of qualified subcontractors, drawing upon their past performance experience. Coordinates the list with project management and client recommendations.
Prepares Request for Proposal form and verifies accuracy and completeness of proposal packages. Interfaces with affected sections to clarify and ensure that all necessary data has been included
Prepares, analyzes and evaluates bids and proposals to ensure they meet Government requirements, company policy and department operating procedures.
Perform comprehensive Cost and Price Analysis of bids and proposals.
Administer subcontracts of various types and complexity to include Cost Plus, FFP, T&M and Labor Hour.
Develop supplier evaluation criteria, negotiate subcontract provisions, and support the generation of subcontract packages for review, approval, and awards to suppliers.
Support the negotiation of additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts.
Negotiate terms and conditions, pricing, milestones, and other applicable elements for the procurement of equipment and services to provide for subcontract awards in accordance with company policy and department standard operating procedures.
Advises management of contractual rights and obligations and provides review and interpretation of terms and conditions.
Maintains an awareness of regulatory changes and their impact on subcontracts.
Provides leadership negotiating and modifying standard and non-standard subcontracts.
Identifies and resolves subcontract issues and problems and provides leadership in developing solutions, making recommendations to management
Provides direction and training to assigned professional staff.
Create proper file documentation in accordance with Parsons and CPSR regulations.
Ensure all files are Parsons and CPSR compliant.
Perform subcontractor setup process for all new subcontractors with adherence to Parsons requirements, including documentation collection, submission, and tracking approval process.
Additional Functions/Other duties as assigned or required.
US citizenship
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration (or related field)
Candidates with 15+ years of experience will be considered in leu of degree.
10+ years of related work experience involving typical procurement activities, including construction subcontracting.
Ability to lead and confidently support Request for Proposal (RFP) and review meetings, contract pre-award meetings, final negotiations, and draft/finalization of contract.
Perform risk analysis of RFPs (identify risks and prepare mitigation strategies) and providing input for pricing strategies, prepare formal contract correspondence and ensure compliance with contract policies, procedures, and standard operating practices to provide successful proposal and contract execution.
Knowledge of negotiating various contract types, including Firm Fixed-Price (FFP), Firm-Fixed-Price Level-of-Effort (FFP LOE), Cost-plus-fixed-fee (CPFF) Term and Level of Effort (LOE), Time and Materials (T&M), and Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ), Government-wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs), Contract types.
Experience and knowledge of CPSR, Procurement Policies and Purchasing Systems. Experience with creating file documentation in compliance with CPSR requirements.
Excellent working knowledge of Subcontract Management and Procurement concepts; Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR), General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR), and Truth in Negotiations (TINA).
Must possess the ability to counsel management, provide leadership in developing and communicating new concepts; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule and coordinate multiple work phases; determine the appropriate approach at the task or project level.
Outstanding communication skills (written and oral) with the ability to successfully interact at all levels of a matrix organization; ability to develop relationships within all levels of the organization. Proven customer service skills.
Ability to coach, train, and mentor other team members.
Extensive organizational and time management skills; must be able to multi-task with a high degree of accuracy and detail in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment. Ability to adjust quickly and adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team; capable of representing the organization as a prime contact on subcontract matters with program management, vendors, and customers and, provide leadership to less experienced professional employees on projects.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
Experience in negotiating and managing construction subcontract agreements in support of Federal Clients
Knowledge and experience with Deltek Costpoint
Security Clearance Requirement:
NoneThis position is part of our Corporate team.For over 80 years, Parsons Corporation, has shaped the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field, or 15+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
- 10+ years of related procurement and subcontracting experience, including construction subcontracting.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Ability to lead and support RFPs, contract pre-award meetings, negotiations, and contract finalization.
- Perform comprehensive cost and price analysis and risk analysis of RFPs; provide pricing strategy input.
- Knowledge of and experience negotiating various contract types (FFP, FFP LOE, CPFF, T&M, IDIQ, GWACs).
- Experience and knowledge of CPSR, procurement policies, purchasing systems, and CPSR-compliant file documentation.
- Working knowledge of subcontract management, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), DFARS, GSAR, and Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA).
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills; ability to counsel management, train and mentor staff.
- Knowledge and experience with Deltek Costpoint.
Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
