Director of Subcontracts

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Provide strategic guidance, policy oversight, and operational direction for all subcontract administration functions within the business area.

• Lead, mentor, and nurture the subcontract administration team, encompassing hiring, training, professional development, performance evaluations, and succession planning.

• Establish and execute goals, objectives, operational practices, and performance standards for subcontract management.

• Promote continuous improvement, digital transformation, and standardization of subcontract and procurement processes.

• Advise senior leadership on the status of subcontracting, as well as risks, compliance, and operational performance.

• Oversee the complete subcontract lifecycle, including planning, solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, award, administration, modifications, and closeout.

• Review and authorize complex subcontract packages while ensuring direct oversight of subcontractor cost, schedule, quality, technical performance, and compliance.

• Ensure adherence to FAR, DFARS, CAS, TINA, Service Contract Act, export control requirements, ACO consent, and federal and corporate regulations.

• Develop, maintain, and enforce subcontracting policies, procedures, and templates.

• Prepare for and lead CPSR readiness initiatives and corrective actions, coordinating responses to DCMA, DCAA audits, and customer reviews.

• Collaborate with capture and business development teams on subcontracting strategies, source selection, qualification, pricing, risk assessment, and acquisition planning.

• Lead intricate subcontract negotiations and manage subcontractor performance, financials, schedules, compliance, and supply chain risks.

• Coordinate subcontract funding, invoicing, accruals, cost tracking, and closeout activities with Finance.

• Develop reporting metrics and ensure accurate entry of subcontract data within ERP systems.

• Oversee compliance and reporting for small business subcontracting plans and support supplier diversity initiatives.

• Manage subcontract disputes, claims, and terminations effectively.

• Support international subcontracting initiatives under ITAR/EAR compliance.

• Assist with FOIA-related subcontract documentation.

• Represent Amentum in industry forums.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Contracts, or a related field.

• 12+ years of progressive experience in subcontract or procurement roles.

• 5+ years of management or leadership experience.

• Comprehensive understanding of FAR, DFARS, CAS, CPSR, and federal procurement regulations.

• Experience providing audit support.

• Proficiency in ERP procurement systems.

• May require domestic or international travel.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Paid time off and holidays.

• Retirement benefits, including 401(k) matching.

• Educational reimbursement.

• Parental leave.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Tax-saving options.

• Disability and life insurance.

• Pet insurance.