Senior Subcontracts Administrator

AeroVironment

. Serve as the primary interface between Program Management, Subcontracts, Contracts, Engineering, Finance, Quality, Supply Chain, and subcontractors .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $101,000 - $171,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the full lifecycle of subcontracts, including proposal development, execution, and performance management, while ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS requirements. Proficient in financial management, risk assessment, and cross-functional collaboration to support U.S. Government contracts.

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Subcontract ManagementFAR/DFARS ComplianceEarned Value ManagementSupplier Performance MetricsCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Proposal DevelopmentCost AnalysisRisk ManagementNegotiationBudget ManagementSupplier ManagementContractual RequirementsPerformance MonitoringChange ControlTechnical Evaluations

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal CommunicationWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

Integrated Program Management Data and Analysis ReportEarned Value Management Metrics

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Secret ClearanceU.S. Citizenship (if required)

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDefenseAdvanced TechnologyU.S. Government ProgramsSubcontractor Performance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary interface between Program Management, Subcontracts, Contracts, Engineering, Finance, Quality, Supply Chain, and subcontractors
Manage the full lifecycle of subcontracts from proposal development and source selection through award, execution, modifications, performance management, and closeout
Develop and execute subcontracting strategies aligned with program objectives, company policies, and FAR/DFARS requirements
Manage subcontract baselines during proposal phase, including scope, budget, capacity, risk, delivery requirements, and payment terms
Evaluate potential sources, negotiate and award subcontracts, and monitor subcontractor performance
Monitor technical performance baselines, execution status, and conformance
Communicate and resolve issues across program functional elements and suppliers
Plan, define, communicate, monitor, and control subcontractor scope
Analyze subcontractor changes and develop alternatives balancing technical, cost, schedule, quality, and contractual requirements
Track technical reviews, delivery milestones, quality performance, corrective actions, and key performance indicators
Monitor subcontractor cost performance against budget and Estimates at Completion
Maintain subcontract budgets, customer funding, cost analysis, Earned Value Management metrics, and IPMDAR evaluation
Lead subcontractor program and performance reviews, including agendas, briefing materials, action items, and recovery plans
Manage changes through established change-control and control-board activities
Identify, manage, and communicate subcontract risks and opportunities
Prepare executive-level briefings and mechanisms for monitoring progress, identifying risks, supporting intervention, and resolving issues
Interpret supplier schedules and assess impacts on program schedules, milestones, critical paths, and customer commitments
Develop and maintain subcontract execution plans, supplier management plans, and performance-monitoring processes
Develop and maintain Requests for Proposals, including sourcing, selection, evaluation criteria, risk analysis, and cost and price analysis
Review supplier proposals, technical evaluations, Bases of Estimate, pricing, schedules, risks, and overall proposal quality
Coordinate supplier technical performance, qualification, production readiness, inspections, testing, delivery, and acceptance requirements
Develop and monitor corrective-action, recovery, and intervention plans
Cultivate productive subcontractor relationships while protecting company interests
Identify, allocate, and manage resources within the subcontract management team and cross-functional program organization
Improve subcontract processes, reduce risk, improve performance, and support organizational and program objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree and 8+ years of experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or program management, supply chain management, proposals, procurement, contracts, or subcontract management
Demonstrated experience managing the full lifecycle of subcontracts
Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one and ability to obtain and maintain SAP access, if required
Experience managing subcontract or program cost, schedule, technical, quality, and contractual requirements
Experience with global supply chain, supplier management, and supplier quality
Experience managing program or subcontract financials, including customer funding, budgets, Estimates at Completion, invoices, and cost analysis
Experience with subcontractor sourcing, compliant source selection, proposal evaluation, Basis of Estimate review, cost and price analysis, negotiations, and subcontract award
Experience managing supplier or subcontractor risks, opportunities, corrective actions, recovery plans, and performance issues
Experience working cross-functionally with Program Management, Contracts, Engineering, Finance, Quality, Supply Chain, and subcontractor organizations
Experience with capture execution, compliant source selection, negotiations, and proposals
Strong written, verbal, analytical, negotiation, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, make sound business decisions, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
Experience managing subcontracts supporting aerospace, defense, advanced technology, or other complex U.S. Government programs
Experience defining proposal strategy, leading proposal teams, analyzing and shaping Requests for Proposals, and producing and delivering winning proposals
Experience with Earned Value Management, Integrated Program Management Data and Analysis Report, supplier performance metrics, or other program financial-management processes
Experience leading supplier program reviews, technical reviews, production-readiness activities, corrective-action reviews, and recovery efforts
Applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR/EAR or be approved for an export license; some positions require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) with company matching
Flexible work schedule options
5/40 work schedule preferred
9/80 work schedule may be available based on business and program requirements
Paid holiday shutdown may be available depending on business unit, role, and customer contract requirements