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Amentum · 2 months ago

Subcontract Specialist

Amentum is seeking a Subcontract Specialist to perform pre-award, solicitation, and post-award contracting functions for various service and construction projects. The role involves reviewing purchase requests, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with federal acquisition laws and Amentum policies.

Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support
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Responsibilities

Reviews purchase requests for commodities, service and construction projects
Obtains quotes/proposals; negotiates and administers assigned subcontracts/purchase orders
Analyzes requirements, recommends revisions to the statement of work or specifications as necessary, and decides on the type of contract, milestones, and procurement plan
Prepares solicitation documents. Solicits quotes or proposals from prospective contractors
Analyzes quotes or proposals for conformance with the solicitation
Performs written cost or price analysis, including evaluating costs to determine reasonableness
Coordinates the technical evaluation to determine acceptability of technical proposals
Establishes contractor responsibility and develops negotiation strategy
Evaluates contractor's financial, technical and performance capabilities
Negotiates with potential contractors
Recommends contract award to Procurement Manager
Prepares subcontract or purchase order award documentation
Performs pre-award, award, administration and closeout of subcontract or purchase order actions in accordance with Amentum policies and procedures
Reviews contractor insurance certificates and bonding for adequacy
Negotiates purchase order and subcontract modifications
Conducts vendor capability surveys and maintains approved vendor source files
Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Federal Acquisition regulationsContract negotiationCost analysisNCMA certificationIBM Maximo softwareMulti-tasking abilityIndependent judgmentMicrosoft Office proficiencyCommunicationOrganizational skills

Required

Three (3) years direct contract/subcontract experience working with Federal Government contracts
Associate degree in business or accounting or in lieu 2 years additional verifiable experience in government contracting
Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition laws, regulations, and procedures (FAR/DFARS)
Various types of contracts, methods of contracting, and selection factors to plan appropriate procurement strategies, and to conduct negotiations in the pre-award and post award phases of contracting
Commercial and industrial business practices (e.g., market trends, sources and use of cost analysis techniques) sufficient to identify sources, analyze cost, pricing data, contract proposals, and to evaluate the offers for responsibility
Ability to use Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Power Point) at an intermediate level
Valid state Driver's License with acceptable driving record pertinent to the position
Ability to successfully pass any background checks and/or drug testing required on the contract
U.S. Citizenship

Preferred

NCMA or DAWIA certification
Bachelor's degree
Experience with IBM Maximo ® Asset Management software

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life insurance
401(k) plan
Eleven paid holidays

Company

Amentum is a technology and engineering company for security, defense, and energy.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$321.16M
2025-03-12Post Ipo Secondary· $321.16M
2024-09-27IPO
2020-01-01Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Ajay Nagar
Vice President
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Darren Burton
Chief People Officer
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