Senior Subcontracts Manager

Arete Associates•West Falls Church, VA

67d•Onsite

About The Position

At Areté, we are on the forefront of developing innovative solutions, with great minds from all backgrounds, to help solve the nation’s most complex security challenges. We strive for an inclusive, collaborative team environment that approaches differences as opportunities for innovation and excellence. As an employee- owned company, we foster an atmosphere that propels diverse career opportunities and professional growth. Discover your future with us. We are seeking a Senior Subcontracts Manager with extensive experience in subcontract management to include cost and price analysis to support critical subcontract activities across multiple programs. This role includes leading complex subcontract negotiations, advising senior management on subcontract strategy, developing solicitations, evaluating detailed cost proposals, and administering subcontracts and service agreements. This position is based in our Falls Church, VA office and is an exempt, non-supervisory full-time role.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 8-10 years of experience in subcontract management under federal prime contracts in a CPSR-compliant procurement system.
Experience with full life-cycle management of Firm Fixed Price, Cost-type, and Time & Materials subcontracts for research and development services and products in science and technology domains.
High level of knowledge of U.S. Federal government procurement regulations including market research, competition, source justification, cost/price analysis, negotiation, and closeout.
Experience and knowledge in CPSR audits and maintaining a CPSR-approved Purchasing System.
Experience in performing internal audits/reviews of company-issued Purchase Orders/Subcontracts.
Knowledge of ITAR and EAR.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with colleagues, management, and executives.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access).
Proficiency in working within an MRP / Materials Management System with a preference for experience with Deltek Costpoint.

Responsibilities

Manage the full lifecycle of subcontracts from initiation to subcontract close out across all company business areas in compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and prime contract requirements. Subcontract scope includes goods and services in research, development, limited rate production, and full‑rate production. Items range from R&D support to complex custom systems for U.S. Federal Government and commercial clients.
Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, and company Purchasing Manual Policies and Procedures. Maintain Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR)-compliant subcontract files and recommend updates to internal subcontract procedures as needed.
Perform, lead, and document detailed cost and price analyses of subcontractor proposals, including cost breakdown evaluation, cost reasonableness assessments, price analysis techniques, and FAR Part 15 cost principles compliance. Coordinate fact‑finding and technical evaluations with subcontractors.
Lead and execute subcontract negotiations and awards, including modifications, in accordance with purchasing policies. Administer subcontracts throughout execution, monitor performance, and perform closeout activities. Maintain comprehensive subcontract documentation consistent with company requirements.
In collaboration with the Procurement Manager and Manufacturing VP, refine and adjust subcontract policies and procedures in response to evolving program needs, pricing trends, and regulatory changes.
Issue Purchase Orders and Subcontracts in Costpoint based on approved Purchase Requests.
Serve as a strategic business advisor to Program Management throughout the subcontract lifecycle. Monitor subcontractor performance with Program Management and Production Management and provide performance assessments to leadership.
Conduct and lead market research activities. Collaborate with Program Managers and Contracts Managers to develop statements of work, specifications, evaluation criteria, and solicitations.
Support external audits. Update FAR/DFARS flow-downs for subcontract packages.
Work with the Export Administrator to maintain export control compliance within the subcontracting function.
Perform additional duties as assigned.