Subcontracts Manager

Magellan Health

. Collaborate with internal business leaders to capture requirements, provide market analysis, develop negotiation strategies and manage the subcontracting process .

Posted 9/23/2026full-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 legal and regulatory requirements. Proficient in developing and maintaining contractual documentation and fostering relationships across various organizational levels.

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Subcontract AdministrationNegotiation StrategiesVendor ManagementFederal Acquisition Regulations (FAR, DFARS)Purchasing Experience

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Hard Skills

Subcontract NegotiationContract DocumentationVendor Due DiligenceMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointCPFF SubcontractsT&M SubcontractsFFP SubcontractsProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Customer ServiceBusiness PartnershipCommunicationFacilitationProject Management

Industry Keywords

Supply ChainBusiness AdministrationContracting PoliciesLegal ComplianceInternal Policy Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with internal business leaders to capture requirements, provide market analysis, develop negotiation strategies and manage the subcontracting process
Communicate with internal stakeholders and negotiate directly with partners, subcontractors and consultants
Build relationships with internal business owners to understand product and service requirements and execute subcontracts
Prepare vendor agreements and related documents, review Prime contract terms and conditions, and ensure proper flowdown
Facilitate and support negotiations and execution of contract documents
Use a risk-based approach to develop negotiation strategies and subcontract language
Support vendor due diligence and evaluation
Obtain approvals from Legal, Compliance, IT, Security, requesting business areas and other stakeholders
Liaise between Legal, internal business units and vendor representatives
Provide expert consultation on subcontract language, contracting policies and procedures, contract issues and document administration
Assist with new vendor implementations and transitions
Monitor and manage expiring subcontracts for renewal or termination
Build and maintain external subcontractor relationships for key vendors
Develop and maintain vendor-related materials
Identify process improvement and cost savings or avoidance opportunities
Coordinate with Program Management on payment milestones, invoicing status, performance issues and funding limitations
Maintain contractual documentation and file setup information, including agreements, modifications, task/delivery orders, funding and invoicing status, representations/certifications, supplier qualifications and correspondence
Process and set up subcontracts and modifications through company purchasing policies and procedures
Perform additional duties aligned with the intent of 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 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 supporting commercial, state and Federal government programs, domestic and international
In-depth understanding of commercial business terminology and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR, DFARS) and their relation to subcontract administration
Every employee must understand, comply with and attest to position-specific security responsibilities and controls, and comply with applicable legal, regulatory, contractual and internal policy requirements

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