Subcontracts Administrator I

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We are seeking a Subcontracts Administrator I. This position is based in our Niwot, CO office. This is an exempt, non-supervisory, full-time position.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collects information needed to support senior subcontracts administrator, such as running financial background checks, debarment status. Coordinates with purchasing to set up new vendors. Responsible for collaborating with contracts to establish NDA's.
• Prepares RFP and RFQ packages to support SBIR's, STTR's and production.
• Prepares documents for consulting agreements.
• Ensure subcontract documents comply with established procedures.
• Analyze contract requirements, special provisions, terms, and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, and corporate policies and business unit procedure.
• Ensures post award compliance on the supplier's performance (cost, schedule, technical, policies and procedures, and all other terms and conditions) of awarded agreements.
• Supports Market Research by collecting information needed for price/cost analysis.
• Prepares and send subcontract close out packages.
• Collaborate with Purchasing Manager to assist in training of new employees as needed.
• Support FAR/DFAR compliance by regularly checking for updates issued by government.
• Additional duties, as assigned.

We have an impressive range of benefits, programs, and perks that we offer:

Generous PTO and Leave Times

• Flextime Scheduling
• Bereavement
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Parental Leave

Financial Benefits

• 401K Retirement Plan Contribution
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Continuing Education Funds

Health, Medical, and Wellness Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Vision Reimbursement

Qualities We Look For

• Creativity
• Integrity
• Passion
• Responsiveness
• Collaboration

Experiences and Background We Look For:

• Bachelor's degree and 0-2 years of experience in subcontract management under federal prime contracts in a CPSR-compliant procurement system.

The salary range for this role is $60,000/yr to $68,000/yr; however, Arete considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to: the position and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Other Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required to meet position eligibility.

Selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Successful passage of a criminal background screen is required to meet position eligibility. Arete will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Successful passage of a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test is required to meet position eligibility.

Other Considerations

Arete is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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