Subcontracts Manager

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. Perform procurement and supplier administration for U.S.

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $107,500 - $204,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in procurement and supplier administration for U.S. Government and commercial contracts, with a strong focus on risk analysis, negotiation, and supply chain strategy development. Proven ability to manage high-value subcontracts and lead multifunctional teams to achieve program objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

DoD Procurement/Subcontracts OwnershipFAR/DFARS ComplianceRisk Identification and MitigationSix Sigma MethodologyCost-Type Subcontract Management

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Hard Skills

Procurement ManagementSupplier AdministrationContract NegotiationEarned Value ManagementPrice AnalysisRisk AnalysisMaterial Requirements Planning (MRP)Subcontract Performance MonitoringRFP GenerationCost-Type Subcontract Awarding

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCreativityCommunicationTeam LeadershipPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Enterprise Supplier Risk ToolHigh-Risk Supplier Management

Industry Keywords

U.S. Government ContractsCommercial SubcontractsHigh-Dollar SubcontractsSpecial Program Access SystemsSupplier Relationship Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform procurement and supplier administration for U.S. Government and commercial domestic and international subcontracts
Administer high-dollar FFP and cost-type subcontracts valued from $10K to $100M or more
Manage sourcing and procurement activities from development through production and final contract closeout
Manage tactical and strategic supplier relationships
Monitor incoming material supply to support MRP and independent demand
Interface with Integrated Product Teams, Engineering, Production Control, Operations, Material Program Managers, and Program Office
Develop supply chain strategies and alternatives
Solve unusually complex problems using ingenuity, creativity, and innovation
Perform risk analysis and develop mitigation plans
Lead supplier organization teams and serve as focal point for subcontractor performance
Generate RFPs and review requirements flow-down adequacy
Develop negotiation plans and lead multifunctional negotiation teams
Negotiate price, delivery, payments, and contractual terms
Place and maintain purchase orders
Perform Earned Value Management, milestone monitoring, completion assessments, and trend analysis
Perform price analysis
Coordinate and administer High-Risk Supplier Management and Enterprise Supplier Risk Tool processes
Support capture/proposal efforts and implement and manage subcontracts for program implementation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and minimum of eight (8) years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum of five (5) years’ experience
Experience with direct DoD procurement/subcontracts ownership
Experience working with FAR/DFARS
Experience negotiating price reductions and terms and conditions
Knowledge of risk identification, mitigation, and contingency planning
Experience in Six Sigma and productivity improvement
Experience awarding and managing cost-type subcontracts
Experience in Special Program Access Systems
Experience developing and delivering presentations to key stakeholders
U.S. citizenship required
Ability to work remotely in a U.S.-based role

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (not guaranteed)
Remote work primarily from home