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Job Title: Senior Subcontracts Administrator
Company Name: BAE Systems
Location: McLean, VA United States
Position Type: Full Time
Post Date: 01/02/2026
Expire Date: 02/01/2026
Job Categories: Other / General
Job Description
Senior Subcontracts Administrator

Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Subcontracts Administrator to join BAE Systems Intelligence & Security (I&S) team. The individual must be able to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment while supporting proposals/programs with multiple contract types. They will become a member of the multi-disciplinary team to perform the coordination, negotiation, and management of highly complex proposals and subcontracts under minimal supervision. The position requires a comprehensive knowledge of business agreements, government, and commercial contracting methods, including policies, procedures, and Federal regulations, in order to provide appropriate guidance and support. Prepares/reviews proposals, develops evaluation criteria, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes subcontract packages for review, prepares, awards and administers resulting subcontracts. Negotiates additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts. Ability to work independently, as well as manage cross-functional program teams on all subcontract-related issues; multi-tasking is crucial for success. Must be able to assess, prioritize, drive issues to closure and be assertive when required. Exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of duties. Exhibit best practice work habits and collaborate with other subcontract team members to promote operational excellence. Deliver quality customer service to both internal and external customers and foster and maintain good supplier relationships.

Duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Build, Review, and approve CPSR compliant file documentation

Represent BAE Systems as the official interface between program management and other external suppliers

Prepare proposal and other business documents for execution. Examples include Request for Proposal, price analysis, small business plans, and written narrative documents related to subcontractors requirements and/or performance

Review and verify accuracy and completeness of proposal packages

Coordinate subcontractor proposals with internal team

Review subcontractor proposals and negotiate the terms and conditions

Prepare subcontract documents and amendments, including identification and inclusion of cascaded requirements from the prime contract ensuring terms and conditions will be appropriate

Prepare reports and contractual correspondence for project management

Coordinating and providing advice and interpretation of contract/subcontract requirements to both internal and external customers

Perform price analysis to ensure reasonableness of pricing for BAE Systems in accordance with regulatory requirements and company policies

Perform subcontract closeout actions, complete file documentation, and transfer files accordingly

Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate and/or required



Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Bachelors degree and four years minimum of industry experience with federal government contracting and subcontracting administration

Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) programs

Experience managing diverse subcontractors; both large and small businesses

Experience awarding and managing diverse subcontract types

Proficient with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR) and defense contracting

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written

Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.)

Excellent organization and follow-through skills

Costpoint experience

Willingness and desire for continuous improvement

Excellent time management and organizational skills

Ability to find win-win solutions with a make-it-happen attitude

Understanding and knowledge of CPSR audits and requirements



Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $81156 - $137964

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.


About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but its what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a teammaking a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, youll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we dofrom intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
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