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Senior Subcontracts Administrator

BWX Technologies
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 28 Jul 2025
💰 $154,000/yr($102,000/yr$154,000/yr)

About the role

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.

 

 

 

BWXT is currently seeking a Senior Subcontracts Administrator in support of our Government Operations business group!

 

The primary office location is strongly preferred to be in Lynchburg, VA however, well-qualified candidates who are unable to relocate will be considered. This role will be expected to travel to Lynchburg approximately 25% of the time for the initial 3-months for training and collaborative exercises. Once initial training has been completed, this role will involve travel up to 25% of the time per year.

The successful candidate will be responsible for cradle to grave procurement support to include the timely development and execution of acquisition strategies, creating and managing subcontract inquiries, leading supplier negotiations, performing source selection, award execution, and managing post-award subcontract administration and supplier oversight.

 

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Coordinates with internal stakeholders and prepare solicitation documentation for complex acquisitions to include statements of work, technical specifications, terms and conditions, source selection evaluation factors, and other requirements as part of Requests for Proposal as appropriate for the procurement of services, specialized materials, and/or equipment.
  • Prepares bid packages, conducts bidder conferences, analyzes, and evaluates proposals, performs price and/or cost analysis, negotiates subcontract terms and pricing, lead source selection, prepares award and supporting documentation, and manages subcontract administration.
  • Coordinates with internal stakeholders to qualify suppliers, evaluate proposals, and maintain subcontract files in accordance with established procedures.
  • Under limited supervision, responsible for preparation and administration of subcontracts, task orders and subsequent amendments consistent with customer requirements, government regulations, and BWXT procurement policies and procedures.
  • Ensures compliance with all Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), FAR supplements, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARs), Other Transaction Authority (OTA), public law requirements, and BWXT policies and procedures.
  • Reviews customer solicitations and provides recommendations for supply chain support to BWXT’s proposal team.
  • Ensures, after subcontract award, the receipt, accuracy, and timeliness of subcontractor submitted documents relating to the subcontract deliverables as well as monitoring performance relative to schedule, cost, and technical objectives.
  • Support urgent program timelines for procurements and serve as the focal point for bid receipt, cost/price evaluation, coordination of technical reviews, and contract modifications.
  • Monitors subcontractor performance using supplier score card, managing deliverables, monthly reporting, payment of invoices, and alignment with higher-tier agreement contract terms.
  • Participates with program functional areas to coordinate subcontract funding, invoice processing and program reviews.
  • Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders in departments such as contracts, legal, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, and programs, as well as with management, end-users

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