Subcontract Specialist

• Sources or procures equipment, materials, services and supplies necessary for operation of the organization and in support of projects and/or prime agreements;
• Recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, follows up on orders placed, verifies delivery, approves payment and maintains necessary records;
• Negotiates and executes standard and complex agreements;
• Interprets and applies the relevant Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), applicable Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs) and Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) to relevant procurements;
• Supports periodic audits and assists in development of processes that ensure compliance;
• Presents procurement operational metrics and compliance dashboards;
• Prepare and implement procurement and subcontract training as needed;
• Performs reviews, analyses, and audits subcontracts and procurement agreements to ensure compliance with respective terms and conditions, Institute policies and procedures, and regulatory requirements;
• Collects needed file documentation and verifies completeness and accuracy;
• Documents market research, conducts price or cost analysis, and verifies other needed procurement documentation;
• Communicates with project teams and follows up on incomplete or unclear requests;
• Communicates directly with subcontractors and negotiates contracts and other agreements;
• Assists project teams with subcontractor management, including processing contractual modifications to adjust subcontractor performance;
• Provides guidance to technical staff about subcontracting requirements and processes; and
• Advocates for inclusion of small and diverse businesses as part of RTI’s Small Business Office;
• Other duties related to the job.

• Bachelor's Degree and 1 year of relevant experience; Master's degree and 0 years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have an understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), applicable Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs), Uniform Contract Code (UCC) and their application to relevant procurements.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, project staff, suppliers and clients.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to travel several times throughout the year to domestic and/or international locations, if requested.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to listen and communicate well both verbally and in writing.

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