
Subcontracts Administrator
Lorton, VAJob$61–90K/yrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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Job overview
The Subcontracts Administrator oversees the full subcontract procurement lifecycle, from preparation and negotiation through administration and closeout. The role supports federal government operations by coordinating with internal stakeholders, supporting proposal efforts, monitoring subcontractor performance, and ensuring compliance with corporate policies and government requirements. It also provides guidance to program teams and helps manage contractual and business risks.
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Full job description
Req ID: 42884
Summary
Subcontracts Administrator
Lorton, VA
Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employers core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level!
Chenega MIOS supports the military, federal, and commercial entities at home and abroad. Together, the companies aligned under the MIOS SBU offer a diverse and complementary range of capabilities that strengthen our capacity for shared knowledge and mission-focused service to our customers.
The Subcontracts Administrator performs cradle-to-grave subcontract administration, overseeing all phases of the subcontract procurement lifecycle. The Subcontracts Administrator will interface with contracts and subcontracts administration, leadership, subsidiary representatives, and other internal stakeholders to prepare Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Teaming Agreements (TAs), Subcontract Agreements; support Bid and Proposal efforts, special reporting and data calls, while ensuring adherence to corporate policies, procedures, and contractual requirements.
Responsibilities
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Manage cradle-to-grave subcontract administration activities.
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Prepare, negotiate, and administer NDAs, TAs, Subcontract Agreements and Purchase Orders.
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Conduct cost/price analysis to determine fair and reasonable pricing and negotiate contractual terms and conditions.
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Ensure compliance with government customer requirements, in accordance with company policies and government regulations (FAR/DFAR).
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Support proposal efforts through pre-award planning, supplier sourcing and RFPs/Qs.
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Monitor subcontractor performance, deliverables, funding, and invoicing activities.
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Create and maintain audit ready subcontract files, records, and contract management systems.
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Identify and mitigate contractual and business risks.
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Provide subcontract guidance to program teams and management.
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Support audits, reporting requirements, and subcontract closeout activities.
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Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
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Bachelors degree OR
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Associates degree and 2+ years of additional experience OR
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High school diploma or GED equivalent and 4+ years of professional experience may be used in lieu of education.
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3+ years of experience administering federal government subcontracts.
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Background check
Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience supporting subcontract administration and procurement activities within an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) environment.
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Experience negotiating routine to moderately complex subcontracts
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Working knowledge of Deltek Costpoint, Conga or other similar ERP systems
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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Ability to quickly shift priorities in a deadline driven environment.
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Willingness to help teammates with workloads when project volume is high.
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Ability to occasionally work longer hours or on weekends to meet project requirements.
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Working knowledge of government acquisition laws, regulations, and guidelines (FAR/DFAR).
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Business, logistics, and accounting knowledge.
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Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Possess strong skills in organizing and managing time across multiple time zones, tasks, and customer needs.
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Must have the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
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Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook); SharePoint and Teams.
How youll grow
At Chenega MIOS, our professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe theres always room to learn.
We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers.
Benefits
At Chenega MIOS, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our team members and offer them a broad range of benefits.
Learn more about what working at Chenega MIOS can mean for you.
Chenega MIOSs culture
Our positive and supportive culture encourages our team members to do their best work every day. We celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness and offering them the flexibility to make daily choices that can help them be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. We offer well-being programs and continuously look for new ways to maintain a culture where we excel and lead healthy, happy lives.
Corporate citizenship
Chenega MIOS is led by a purpose to make an impact that matters. This purpose defines who we are and extends to relationships with our clients, our team members, and our communities. We believe that business has the power to inspire and transform. We focus on education, giving, skill-based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities.
Learn more about Chenegas impact on the world.
Chenega MIOS News- https://chenegamios.com/news/
Tips from your Talent Acquisition Team
We want job seekers exploring opportunities at Chenega MIOS to feel prepared and confident. To help you with your research, we suggest you review the following links:
Chenega MIOS web site - www.chenegamios.com
Glassdoor - https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Chenega-MIOS-EI\_IE369514.11,23.htm
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/1472684/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/chenegamios/
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Estimated Salary/Wage
USD $61,400.00/Yr. Up to USD $90,000.00/Yr.
Chenega Corporation and family of companies is an EOE.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Native preference under PL 93-638.
We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program
How this job compares
Set against the 5,201 open Procurement jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$61–90K/yr
- Virginia median$87–139K/yr150 salary ranges
- US median$96–149K/yr2,944 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $76K, is 35% below the Virginia median midpoint ($116K) — in the lowest quarter of Procurement salary ranges in Virginia.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 240 open Procurement jobs in Virginia and 5,201 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Virginia
- Serco32 open
- Amazon25 open
- M. C. Dean17 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Procurement postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (4,054 postings).
- Education
- 2,414 of the 5,201 open Procurement jobs (46%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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