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Overview

**Steampunk** is seeking a **Subcontracts / Contracts Administrator** to support our growing federal portfolio. The successful candidate will be responsible for the full range of subcontract administration while also assisting with prime contract management. This position requires a proactive, self-motivated professional with deep knowledge of federal subcontracting regulations, strong negotiation skills, experience supporting prime contract administration, and a solid grasp of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). The role calls for someone who can operate independently while thriving in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Contributions

Responsibilities

+ Independently administer the full lifecycle of subcontracts, including solicitations, RFP/RFQ preparation, proposal evaluations, negotiations, awards, modifications, and closeout.

+ Draft, review, and negotiate subcontracts, non-disclosure agreements, and teaming agreements, ensuring appropriate FAR/DFARS clause flow-downs and company risk mitigation.

+ Independently review contracts and agreements, assess contractual risks to the company, draft alternative terms and conditions (if necessary), and negotiate favorable outcomes.

+ Conduct cost/price analyses and support supplier selection, negotiations, and performance management.

+ Develop professional, working relationships with subcontractors, Contracting Officers, and internal stakeholders.

+ Provide subcontract guidance to program teams, ensuring compliance with prime contract requirements and government regulations.

+ Support prime contract administration activities, including review of award documents, preparing requests for or responses to modifications, completing contract briefs, and maintaining compliance records.

+ Apply strong contract and subcontract administration skills to compliance, reporting, issue resolution, security requirements, GFE management, and closeout.

+ Serve as the primary point of contact with subcontractors, managing communications, resolving issues, and monitoring performance.

+ Support proposal development efforts by reviewing RFPs, developing subcontract requirements, and coordinating with capture/proposal teams.

+ Collaborate with legal, finance, and program management to resolve subcontract and contract issues.

+ Contribute to the development and refinement of company subcontracting and contract administration policies, procedures, and best practices.

Qualifications

Required

+ Bachelor’s degree required.

+ 4+ years of increasingly responsible experience in federal subcontract administration with additional exposure to prime contract administration.

+ Strong knowledge of the FAR, the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), and federal procurement practices; ability to apply clause flow-downs effectively.

+ Experience with a variety of contract types (FFP, Labor Hour, T&M) for both prime and subcontract agreements.

+ Proven ability to negotiate subcontract terms, draft modifications, and resolve performance or compliance issues.

+ Demonstrated ability to support prime contract tasks such as reviewing RFPs, evaluating award documentation, and monitoring deliverables.

+ Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work with minimal oversight.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365; experience with Deltek Costpoint and SharePoint strongly preferred.

+ Ability to use corporate Artificial Intelligence tools to complete administrative tasks.

+ Ability to support in-office work at McLean, VA at least 3 days per week.

Preferred

+ Professional contracting certification (CPCM, CFCM, or equivalent).

+ Experience with GSA Schedules or other GWAC/IDIQ vehicles.

+ Knowledge of the DFARS

About** **steampunk

Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $80,000 to $95,000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk’s total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Steampunk is a **Change Agent** in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors. Through our **Human-Centered delivery methodology** , we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges. As an **employee owned company** , we focus on investing in our employees to enable them to do the greatest work of their careers – and rewarding them for outstanding contributions to our growth. If you want to learn more about our story, visit http://www.steampunk.com .

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**Job Location** _US-VA-McLean_

**Posted Date** _9 hours ago_ _(1/15/2026 2:57 PM)_

**_Job ID_** _7318_

**_Clearance Requirement_** _None_