Subcontracts Manager

Magellan Health

. Capture business requirements and provide market analysis .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $83,890 - $142,610 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in subcontract administration, negotiation strategies, and procurement best practices, with a strong focus on compliance and risk management. Proficient in managing vendor relationships and contractual documentation while ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

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Subcontract AdministrationNegotiation StrategiesVendor ManagementContract ComplianceSupply Chain Management

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Hard Skills

Purchasing ExperienceSubcontract Negotiation SkillsContract AdministrationCPFF, T&M, and FFP SubcontractsFederal Acquisition Regulations (FAR, DFARS)Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Soft Skills

Customer Service SkillsCommunication SkillsFacilitation SkillsProject Management SkillsTime Management Skills

Industry Keywords

Supply ChainBusiness AdministrationGovernment ProgramsContracting PoliciesProcess Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Capture business requirements and provide market analysis
Develop negotiation strategies and manage the subcontracting process
Communicate with internal stakeholders and negotiate directly with partners, subcontractors and consultants
Execute competitive subcontracts that minimize organizational and customer risk
Apply procurement best practices to achieve supply-chain value
Build relationships with internal business owners to understand product and service requirements
Prepare vendor agreements and related documents
Review prime contract terms and ensure proper flowdown
Facilitate and support negotiations and execution of contract documents
Support vendor due diligence and evaluation
Obtain approvals from Legal, Compliance, IT, Security and relevant business stakeholders
Liaise between Legal, internal business units and vendor representatives
Advise on subcontract language, contracting policies, procedures, contract issues and document administration
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 contractual matters, payment milestones, invoicing, performance issues and funding limitations
Maintain contractual documentation and file setup information
Process and set up subcontracts, modifications and related documents according to purchasing policies and procedures
Perform additional duties aligned with the role as assigned

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 across 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
Required education: Bachelor’s in Business Administration
Employees must comply with applicable legal, regulatory, contractual, security and internal policy requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

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