Subcontract Administrator Lexington, KY Posted: 3/26/2026
Job Description
Job ID#:
216332
Job Category:
Other Professional
Position Type:
Associate - W2
Duration:
12 months
Positions Available:
2
We have an outstanding Contract position for a Subcontract Administrator to join a leading Company located in the Lexington, KY surrounding area.
**US Citizenship is required.**
**Candidate must possess an Active Secret Security Clearance.**
As the Subcontract Administrator, you will be responsible for managing subcontracts of varying complexity throughout their lifecycle, from request for proposal to contract creation, and ensuring cost, schedule, and performance are met.
Job Responsibilities:
Administering/Managing subcontracts from request for proposal to contract creation and through the life cycle of the effort.
Overseeing cost, schedule, and performance of subcontracts.
Implementing supplier corrective actions and return to green efforts as required.
Providing status reports to senior and executive leadership.
Collaborating with Compliance to support audits.
(LG4 and LG5 only) Mentoring and serving as a knowledge resource on complex subcontracts, including those with Spec/SOW-driven requirements.
Basic Hiring Criteria:
X(dependent on LG) year experience in Government procurements/subcontract Acquisitions; Comprehensive understanding of Global Supply Chain and/or complex Government procurement concepts and best practices.
Ability to conduct data analysis or research and/or understanding of negotiations to include multiple data sources.
Comprehensive understanding of negotiations and ability to analyze cost/price to establish a negotiation position.
Demonstrated experience with proposal evaluations (Price/Cost Analysis) and negotiations, including Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Acquisition Regulations (DFAR).
Experience with Statements of Work.
CBA (collective Bargaining Agreements.
Labor Contract experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience leading teams and project initiatives; Demonstrated critical thinking / problem-solving abilities including experience with lean initiatives and supporting cross-functional teams.
Ability to work both independently and within a team structure.
Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of products (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
Strong organizational skills.
Desired Qualifications:
Working knowledge of standard US Department of Defense contract types.
SAP Systems Experience.
Ability to establish new suppliers and manage supplier performance.
Working knowledge of Labor Contracts.
Understanding of the Special Operations Forces (SOF) contract.
Background in establishing/managing competitive and non-competitive price agreements.
Experience in leading complex negotiations.
Experience leading Subcontract Management Team (SMT).
Ability to effectively communicate with executive leadership, suppliers and other external personnel on significant matters, often requiring coordination between functional organizations.
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
The California Fair Chance Act
Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers