Subcontracts Manager

Cubic Corporation

1d • $119,000 - $128,000

About The Position

The Subcontracts Manager – Defense manages complex subcontracts and related actions in support of Defense programs, ensuring compliance with prime contract requirements, applicable laws and regulations, company policies, and subcontract terms. The role covers the subcontract lifecycle, including proposal support, sourcing, solicitation development, proposal evaluation, cost and price analysis, negotiations, subcontract formation and administration, supplier performance management, and closeout.

The Subcontracts Manager works closely with Program Management and other functional organizations to support program execution, manage supplier performance, identify and mitigate risk, and resolve subcontract issues. The position typically works under limited supervision and regularly exercises independent judgment and substantial decision-making authority.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, Law, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 6–8 years of progressive experience in federal government contracts, subcontract management, procurement, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in subcontract formation, negotiation, administration, supplier management, and subcontract closeout in a government contracting environment.
• Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS requirements and their application to subcontracting.
• Experience conducting price analysis and supporting cost analysis for subcontract actions.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple complex subcontracts and supplier relationships.
• Experience supporting government proposals, source selections, subcontract negotiations, and program execution.
• Ability to identify contractual, supplier, cost, schedule, and performance risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic program environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting Department of Defense programs.
• Experience providing technical guidance, mentoring, or work direction to other subcontract professionals.
• Professional certification in contracts, procurement, or supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, award, administer, and close out complex subcontracts, amendments, modifications, and related agreements for Defense programs.
• Conduct competitive and noncompetitive source selections, including preparing solicitations, evaluating supplier proposals, negotiating, forming subcontracts, awarding, administering, and closing them out.
• Support capture and proposal activities by developing subcontract strategies, coordinating supplier engagement, obtaining supplier proposals, supporting proposal evaluations, and aligning subcontract requirements with prime contract and program requirements.
• Perform price analysis and support cost analysis in accordance with company procedures and applicable government contracting requirements.
• Develop and execute subcontract negotiation strategies covering price, cost, schedule, technical requirements, contractual terms, risk, and supplier performance.
• Ensure applicable FAR and DFARS requirements, prime contract flow-down requirements, and company policies are addressed throughout the subcontract lifecycle.
• Monitor subcontractor performance against cost, schedule, delivery, scope, quality, technical, and contractual requirements.
• Identify subcontract and supplier risks and develop mitigation, corrective action, and recovery plans in coordination with Program Management and other stakeholders.
• Lead resolution of subcontract performance issues, claims, changes, disputes, scope changes, schedule concerns, and other contractual matters; recommend appropriate actions when necessary.
• Keep Program Managers and appropriate functional stakeholders informed of subcontract performance, scope growth, cost impacts, schedule concerns, supplier risks, and other matters that may affect program execution or Cubic’s contractual obligations.
• Serve as a primary business interface with assigned subcontractors and maintain supplier relationships while protecting Cubic’s contractual and business interests.
• Negotiate Non-Disclosure Agreements, Memoranda of Understanding, Teaming Agreements, and other agreements supporting subcontract activities, in accordance with company policies and delegated authority.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and compliant subcontract files and documentation in accordance with company policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support internal and external reviews and audits of subcontract files, processes, and transactions.
• Support make/buy decisions, subcontract planning, sourcing strategies, and other program or supply chain initiatives as required.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level