Subcontracts Manager

Magellan Health

. Collaborate with internal business leaders to capture business requirements .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $83,890 - $142,610 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in subcontract administration, negotiation strategies, and vendor management, with a strong focus on compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations. Proven ability to collaborate across organizational levels and manage multiple tasks effectively while maintaining strong customer service.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Subcontract AdministrationContract Negotiation SkillsVendor ManagementFederal Acquisition Regulations (FAR, DFARS)Purchasing Experience

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Hard Skills

Subcontract Language KnowledgeContract AdministrationCPFF, T&M, and FFP Subcontracts ExperienceProcess ImprovementDocumentation Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCustomer Service SkillsTime Management SkillsCollaboration SkillsProject Management Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

CFCMCPMCPSM

Industry Keywords

PurchasingSubcontracting ProcessVendor Due DiligenceContract Terms and ConditionsGovernment Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with internal business leaders to capture business requirements
Provide market analysis and develop negotiation strategies
Manage the subcontracting process to deliver value and minimize organizational and customer risk
Communicate and negotiate with partners, subcontractors and consultants
Build relationships with internal business owners to understand requirements and execute subcontracts
Prepare vendor agreements and related documents
Review prime contract terms and conditions and ensure proper flowdown
Facilitate or support negotiations and execution of contract documents
Support vendor due diligence and evaluation
Obtain approvals from Legal, Compliance, IT, Security and other stakeholders
Liaise between Legal, internal business units and vendor representatives
Advise on subcontract language, contracting policies, procedures and contract issue resolution
Assist with new vendor implementations and transitions
Monitor expiring subcontracts and manage renewals or terminations
Build and maintain external subcontractor relationships
Develop and maintain vendor-related materials
Identify process improvement and cost-saving opportunities
Coordinate with Program Management on payment milestones, invoicing, performance issues and funding limitations
Maintain contractual documentation, subcontract records, modifications, orders, funding and invoicing information
Process and set up subcontracts and modifications according to purchasing policies and procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of Purchasing experience
5+ years of subcontracts administration experience
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Business-related field required
Knowledge of legal subcontract language and proven subcontract negotiation skills
Strong customer service and business partnership skills
Excellent communication, facilitation, consultation, training and project management skills
Ability to collaborate effectively across different organizational levels, functions, businesses and geographies
Ability to identify barriers and elevate issues
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Demonstrated time management skills
Proficiency with Microsoft applications, including advanced Word and Excel and intermediate PowerPoint
Experience administering CPFF, T&M and FFP subcontracts for services, research and development, systems integration, and software and hardware delivery
Experience supporting commercial, state and Federal government programs, domestic and international
In-depth understanding of commercial business terminology and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR, DFARS)
Required work experience in contract administration and management, military/government and procurement
CFCM, CPM and CPSM certifications preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Short-term incentives may be available
Comprehensive benefits package
Health, life, voluntary and other benefits
Benefits and perks supporting physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing
Tobacco-free workplace