Senior Subcontracts Administrator Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of senior subcontracts administrator. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for interpretations and guidance regarding customer flow-downs including FAR/DFAR.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Knowledge of IDIQ, FFP, T&M subcontracts
• Knowledge of CPRS requirements
• Knowledge of the terms and conditions appropriate for different contract types (FFP, CPFF, CPIF, T&M, IDIQ, ) and their proper use
• Knowledge of government subcontract administration duties including subcontract flow downs, change management, inspection, acceptance, payment, warranty, close-out and records retention
• Construction contracting experience strongly preferred
• Experience with various types of contracts, including FFP, CPFF Completion and LOE, T&M, and various IDIQ types
• Knowledge of basic construction law and contracts language
• Works well in multi facet team situation

In response to your job posting for senior subcontracts administrator, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for support to Program Staff and Accounts Payable with the accurate payment of invoices against Subcontracts and purchase orders.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Excellent command of English language and grammar with strong verbal and written communication skills for composing and interpreting a variety of internal and external business correspondence
• Certification by ISM is preferred
• Experience in a CPSR compliant environment
• Maintains professional competence by attending specific formal and informal procurment training seminars, company-mandated training, self-sponsored training, and NCMA meetings
• Knowledge of word processing, electronic spreadsheet, analysis techniques and workstation tools
• Proficiency in word processing, electronic spreadsheet, analysis techniques and workstation tools
• Experience in identifying and mitigating contract risks coordinating appropriate reviews in accordance with company policy and procedures
• Familiar with Deltek systems

In response to your job posting for senior subcontracts administrator, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for subject matter expertise for the interpretation and application of procurement rules and regulations and ensures subcontracts are in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, identifies and advises management regarding subcontracts risks, and coordinates internal and external audits.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Works within the frame of defined project procedures
• Provide strategy, advice, counsel and recommendations to internal staff and potential subcontractors on procurement issues in support of Company business operations
• Assist in the identification and formulation of teaming strategies in the support of new business development initiatives, including the negotiation of non-disclosure and teaming agreements
• Conduct pre-award subcontracts solicitation activities
• Maintain responsibility for developing, negotiating, and administering highly complex and relatively high risk subcontracts and other agreement types, ensuring compliance on cost, schedule, legal and performance aspects under general supervision
• Provide strategy and business counsel on cross –cutting subcontract issues within the Procurement group
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, subcontracts guidelines, client or donor requirements and applicable procedures
• Develop intellectual capital and train internal clients on subcontracts- related issues

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the senior subcontracts administrator position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for guidance to company management regarding government regulations and compliance (CAS and FAR).

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Develops subcontract specifications, terms and conditions for the procurement of technical services
• Implements and ensures compliance with full and open competition requirements to the maximum extent practical on all subcontract procurements, in compliance with regulatory, client or donor requirements and Company policy
• Within prescribed guidelines, develops solicitation terms and drafts agreement documents
• Drafts and documents unique partnering or teaming arrangements, such as consortia and strategic alliances
• Coordinates with other team members and business partners throughout the Company for consistency in approach and review of all subcontracts
• Develops and delivers training to internal staff on US Government regulations that affect buy-side business agreements
• Working knowledge of US Government domestic agency regulations
• Experience with CPSR-compliant policies and processes strongly preferred

I would like to submit my application for the senior subcontracts administrator opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for training for all contracts, procurement and subcontracts personnel related to both internal policies and procedures and applicable external laws and regulations.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Strong background in CPSR compliance and requirements
• Experience working with all types of subcontracts
• Experience supporting multiple programs/internal customers simultaneously in a dynamic environment
• In-depth knowledge of and experience working with both commercial and government contract terms and conditions
• Expertise in flow-downs and other government requirements
• In-depth knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and the Department of Defense supplement (DFARS), especially of regulations pertaining to procurement and subcontracts
• Experience working in an approved purchasing system environment
• Experience drafting and administering Individual Subcontracting Plans