Subcontract Administrator - Proposal Specialist, Sr.

Talascend is currently seeking a Subcontract Administrator - Proposal Specialist, Sr. for a contract opportunity located in Fulton, MD.

OVERVIEW: 

Our client is seeking an experienced Subcontract Administrator - Proposal Specialist, Sr. to support the Procurement & Subcontracts team in providing proposal support to all lines of business within our Science & Space Division.

What you will do: As a Subcontract Administrator a Proposal Specialist, you play a critical role in supporting proposal activity that propels the company's business win strategy. You will be responsible for a full range of procurement and subcontract administration activities associated with supporting proposal strategies as determined by Business Development.

Shift M-F 8:00-5:00

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Participate in proposal development team planning and execution including color teams.
• Review customer's Request for Proposal (RFP).
• Assess and execute on strategy for responding to proposal requirements.
• Perform all tasks associated with acquiring Teammate and Subcontractor proposals including negotiating Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), establish thorough understanding of scope requirements and regulations, qualify subcontractors/suppliers, prepare comprehensive RFP packages, analyze proposals, negotiate proposals including terms and conditions, and model subcontracts.
• Prepare documentation in accordance with established procedures in support of the company's approved purchasing system.
• Maintain documentation, status, other documents as required in Share Point for file sharing and collaboration.
• Perform visual quality assurance inspection of all proposal deliverables.
• Establishes and maintains effective business relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Support post proposal and phase in operations for new contract wins.
• Execute and administer subcontracts as necessary.
• Develop standard operating procedures and playbook to document process.
• Problem solving.
• Other support as identified.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: 

• Thorough understanding of subcontracting principals in government contracting.
• Experience in FAR/DFAR.
• Strong understanding of various contract types with experience managing cost type subcontracts.
• 2+ years' experience supporting customer proposals.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, along with organizational, analytical, and project/time management skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with proposal leaders, proposal authors, and Business Development personnel, as well as other functions across the organization.
• Experience with Microsoft office suite with proficiency in Excel, Word, and Power Point.
• Must be detail oriented with the ability to work well with a proposal team in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
• Flexibility to work overtime and weekends, as required, to meet proposal schedule and to accommodate meetings across several time zones.
• Critical attention to detail.
• A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance or related field.
• Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen.