Summary
Principal Subcontracts AdministratorICF is seeking an experienced Principal Subcontracts Administrator. Recognized as a functional subject matter expert responsible for leading highly complex subcontracting matters involving elevated contractual, financial, operational, regulatory, and reputational risk. Serves as a strategic advisor to business leadership and supports enterprise initiatives, policies, procedures, and best practices.Primary ResponsibilitiesLead development and negotiation of high-value, high-risk subcontract agreements.Develop acquisition and subcontracting strategies supporting strategic business initiatives.Serve as escalation resource for complex contractual disputes and supplier negotiations.Evaluate enterprise-level subcontracting risks and advise management on mitigation strategies.Interpret FAR, DFARS, agency supplements, customer requirements, and internal policies.Provide guidance regarding CPSR readiness, audit compliance, consent requirements, OCI, supply chain compliance, and socioeconomic obligations.Participate in development of subcontract policies, templates, procedures, and training materials.Recommend process improvements and automation opportunities.Advise Capture and Business Development teams on supplier engagement and subcontracting strategy.Mentor Subcontracts staff across multiple levels, and represent the function in governance forums.Typical Qualifications6+ years of progressively responsible subcontract administration experience.Extensive federal government contracting experience.Demonstrated expertise negotiating highly complex subcontract agreements.Core CompetenciesFAR/DFARS interpretationFederal supply chain complianceCost and price analysisCPSR readinessClient Flowdown developmentExecutive influenceEnterprise risk managementBusiness partnershipChange leadership
Job Description
Principal Subcontracts AdministratorICF is seeking an experienced Principal Subcontracts Administrator. Recognized as a functional subject matter expert responsible for leading highly complex subcontracting matters involving elevated contractual, financial, operational, regulatory, and reputational risk. Serves as a strategic advisor to business leadership and supports enterprise initiatives, policies, procedures, and best practices.Primary ResponsibilitiesLead development and negotiation of high-value, high-risk subcontract agreements.Develop acquisition and subcontracting strategies supporting strategic business initiatives.Serve as escalation resource for complex contractual disputes and supplier negotiations.Evaluate enterprise-level subcontracting risks and advise management on mitigation strategies.Interpret FAR, DFARS, agency supplements, customer requirements, and internal policies.Provide guidance regarding CPSR readiness, audit compliance, consent requirements, OCI, supply chain compliance, and socioeconomic obligations.Participate in development of subcontract policies, templates, procedures, and training materials.Recommend process improvements and automation opportunities.Advise Capture and Business Development teams on supplier engagement and subcontracting strategy.Mentor Subcontracts staff across multiple levels, and represent the function in governance forums.Typical Qualifications6+ years of progressively responsible subcontract administration experience.Extensive federal government contracting experience.Demonstrated expertise negotiating highly complex subcontract agreements.Core CompetenciesFAR/DFARS interpretationFederal supply chain complianceCost and price analysisCPSR readinessClient Flowdown developmentExecutive influenceEnterprise risk managementBusiness partnershipChange leadership
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