Description
As a Federal Subcontract Administrator, you will support a large-scale federal healthcare program by managing the intake, coordination, and execution of professional services subcontracts. This role is highly operational and collaborative, focused on translating program needs into accurate contract documentation, tracking work through established processes, and driving contracts to completion across multiple stakeholders.
You will work closely with internal program, delivery, and finance teams, as well as external suppliers, to ensure subcontract requests are properly scoped, documented, and progressed in alignment with federal requirements and internal processes.
Key ResponsibilitiesManage internal requests related to subcontracting needs, including coordinating inputs for statements of work, labor estimates, and supporting documentation
Support subcontract lifecycle activities including work-at-risk requests, new subcontracts, amendments, and task-based engagements tied to federal client programs
Coordinate subcontract activities across internal teams (program, delivery, finance, legal, procurement) to ensure timely progression and resolution of issues
Track multiple subcontract requests concurrently, often at different stages, while managing shifting timelines related to funding and program needs
Serve as a point of contact for subcontractors, including facilitating regular status discussions and follow-ups to ensure alignment on scope, timelines, and expectations
Review subcontract documentation for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with internal standards and federal requirements
Monitor subcontract progress against contractual commitments and escalate risks, delays, or issues as appropriate
Maintain clear documentation, provide status updates, and follow up consistently to drive work to completion
Apply established processes while remaining adaptable to changing priorities and program demands
Basic Qualifications2+ years of experience in contracts, procurement, subcontract administration, or professional services support
Experience supporting labor-based or professional services engagements
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage repetitive processes across multiple workstreams
Clear written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging internal and external stakeholders
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience
Preferred QualificationsExperience supporting federal contracts or public sector programs (preferred, not required)
Healthcare, IT services, or large enterprise program exposure
Comfort working in fast-paced, process-driven environments with frequent follow-ups and dependencies
Additional InformationRole is based in Arlington, VA (on-site)