Job Description
About the Role
We’re looking for a seasoned Subcontracts professional who thrives on variety, problem-solving, and collaboration. In this role, you’ll be the key point of contact for the full subcontract life cycle—from teaming strategies and negotiations to day-to-day administration and supplier performance oversight. You’ll partner closely with operations and cross-functional leaders to make sure our subcontracting approach is strategic, compliant, and driving value for our customers.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the end-to-end subcontracting process, including:
- Proposal support, NDAs, and teaming agreements
- Solicitation development, proposal evaluation, and cost/price analysis
- Negotiating terms and conditions and awarding subcontracts
- Administration, performance management, and closeout activities
- Partner with sector leadership to shape competition and negotiation strategies that balance compliance with operational needs.
- Translate prime contract requirements into clear subcontractor deliverables by reviewing awards and flowing down clauses efficiently.
- Act as the bridge between suppliers and internal teams, resolving issues quickly and collaboratively.
- Monitor supplier performance, track compliance, and ensure timely delivery of critical goods and services.
- Support Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) readiness and maintain accurate, audit-ready subcontract files.
- Provide proactive advice and solutions to leadership on procurement challenges and opportunities.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of subcontract experience (or Master’s with 6+ years; equivalent experience accepted).
- Proven success in subcontract negotiation, administration, and supplier performance management.
- Strong working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and CPSR compliance.
- Hands-on experience with Deltek Costpoint and proposal support.
- Excellent relationship-building skills, with the confidence to engage executives and represent subcontracting strategies.
- Sharp analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities—both written and verbal.
- Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, etc.), plus the organizational skills to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Bonus Points If You…
- Have a knack for spotting opportunities to streamline processes or save costs.
- Enjoy bringing order to complex challenges and thrive on collaboration across departments.