Description

What you’ll do as a Junior Subcontracts Administrator

• Work with Subcontract teammates and Program Managers (PM’s) to determine subcontracting requirements and answer any questions concerning the required subcontract type (FFP, CPFF, T&M, etc.), and to facilitate the completion of all required backup documents to initiate and execute subcontract actions

• Assist Requestors in filling out/creating the subcontract required documentation

• Create and maintain official subcontract files with all required backup documentation

• Assist Subcontract teammates in providing training to the PM’s and other division partners on subcontract requirements as needed

• Provide support and/or requests for information to other corporate teammates, subcontractors, and auditors

• Support any additional subcontract negotiations required by mods, etc.

• Ensure that the subcontract is consistent with legal requirements, customer specifications and government regulations

• Prepare and disseminate information to appropriate employees regarding subcontract status, compliance, modification, deviation, negotiation, and termination

• Build positive relationships with division partners and subcontractors by maintaining excellent internal and external customer service standards

• Assist in Small Business Subcontract Plan Reporting

Junior Subcontracts Administrator Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or equivalent; Associate’s Degree in Business Administration or equivalent plus one to two years of related experience; or No Degree with 3+ years of related experience

• Ability to create and edit files in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and Excel

• Ability to multi-task and manage numerous subcontract request actions by specified due dates

• Desire and interest in growing a career in Subcontracts Administration

Junior Subcontracts Administrator Preferences

• Some knowledge/experience in FAR/DFAR requirements

• Understanding the basics of negotiation and development of contracts

• SharePoint experience

• Some experience using Deltek and/or CostPoint

REMOTE WORK NOTICE: This position is available for fully remote or hybrid work consideration at or near the Washington, DC, Raleigh, NC or Albuquerque, NM area.

Company & Division Information

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 2000 professionals and continues to grow. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.

At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. We realize that employee ownership produces greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as employee owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Our motto is “Engineering and Science That Matters for Fun & Profit” and we live our core values of Passion, Freedom, Service and Growth every day. For additional information and an opportunity to join our unique team, please visit our website at www.ara.com .

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

• Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Preferred

• Bachelors or better in Business Administration

Experience

Preferred

• 3 years: Related experience without a degree

• 1-2 year: Associate’s Degree in Business Administration or equivalent

• 0 years: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or equivalent

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)