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Introduction

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Your role and responsibilities

As a Federal Subcontracts Administrator, you will be responsible for negotiating, monitoring, and administering subcontracts through the acquisition process. Manages subcontractor relationships and subcontracts, including the bidding process, negotiations, and execution; monitors subcontractor performance; develops and negotiates subcontract documents; and works closely with the contracts and negotiations department (C&N) to incorporate necessary flow-down clauses. Maintains audit readiness.

This role reports directly to Federal Procurement First Line Leader.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Lead the formulation of price strategy and price-to-win in conjunction with prime contract and project leads, review prime solicitation packages, and draft subcontract solicitation packages to support prime proposal. Strategize pricing and scheduling, communicate with subcontractor teammates, assess responses, and coordinate with stakeholders.

• Conduct price analysis evaluation of subcontractor proposals and write subcontract price analysis narratives for prime contract proposals.

• Utilize IBM procurement systems, process task orders and modifications, and serve as the primary interface between IBM and subcontractors in the pre- and post-award phase.

• Negotiate subcontract agreements, prepare small business subcontracting plans on proposal efforts, and ensure appropriate prime contract flow downs and firm or agency provisions are incorporated into subcontract agreements.

• Process subcontract negotiations for reasonable pricing and favorable terms, with guidance from management and input from stakeholders.

• Maintain subcontract files and ensure compliance with Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) requirements and the IBM Federal Procurement Blue Book : Create and manage audit files that meet customer requirements and adhere to IBM policies.

• Work as part of a team and use effective communication in daily interactions with internal and external clients. Help resolve subcontract requirements by offering advice based on interpretation and expertise. Serve as a liaison, facilitating communication between subcontract stakeholders and coordinating with program managers and matrixed organizations.

• Work with peers.

• Actively engages regularly with:

Subcontractors (suppliers)

Internal / external stakeholders

Commercial Procurement

Federal Procurement compliance officer

IBM Small Business Liason Officer (SBLO)

Example KPIs for the role include:

• Compliance to Federal regulations & IBM policy

• Acting with speed to enable revenue growth.

Required education

Associate's Degree/College Diploma

Preferred education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

· Integral knowledge of Government Contracting to include FARS/DFARS

· Comprehensive understanding of Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) requirements

· Understanding of end-to-end procurement process

· Experience in procurement & Extensive knowledge of subcontract administration practices, procedures, and processes supporting federal contracts.

· Experience with various types of contracts, including Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Firm Fixed Price Level of Effort (FFPLOE), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF); Term and Level of Effort (LOE), Time and Materials (T&M); and various Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) types.

Preferred technical and professional experience

· Experience with negotiating subcontract terms, conditions, non-disclosure and teaming agreements.

· Experience with government subcontract file documentation and CPSR requirements, as well as the proposal process in support of federal acquisitions.

· In-depth understanding of relevant laws, regulations, terms, conditions, and policies governing assigned subcontracts, including FAR, DFAR, and CAS.

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OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:

- Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being

- Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs

- Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law

- Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals

- Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.

IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.

Job Title

Subcontracts Administrator

Date posted

21-Apr-2026

Job ID

110578

City / Township / Village

Rocket Center

State / Province

West Virginia

Country

United States

Work arrangement

Hybrid

Area of work

Enterprise Operations

Employment type

Regular

Contract type

Regular

Projected Minimum Salary per year

68,000.00

Projected Maximum Salary per year

127,000.00

Position type

Professional

Travel required

Some travel may be required based on business demand

Company

(0147) International Business Machines Corporation

Shift

General (daytime)

Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No



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