Senior Subcontracts Manager

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

📋 Description

• Supervise the entire lifecycle of subcontractor performance, encompassing teaming, proposal strategy, solicitation, negotiation, award, and closeout.

• Create and implement subcontracting strategies for assigned portfolios.

• Provide guidance to project teams regarding subcontract administration, internal processes and tools, federal engagements, and high-value strategic contracts.

• Ensure subcontract activities adhere to FAR, DFARS, and company policies.

• Maintain precise subcontract files and oversee data entry into internal systems.

• Lead negotiations concerning terms, pricing, schedules, and performance metrics.

• Apply best practices and process enhancements throughout the subcontract organization.

• Serve as the main point of contact for subcontract activities within the portfolio.

• Collaborate with project managers, procurement, and finance teams.

• Prepare RFP/RFQ packages, conduct technical evaluations, and negotiate terms and conditions.

• Monitor subcontractor performance, analyze data, and ensure timely project completion.

• Assist in capture and proposal phases by formulating subcontracting strategies.

• Oversee subcontract components of proposal preparation, which include cost analysis, management plans, and compliance documentation.

• Negotiate Teaming Agreements and Non-Disclosure Agreements.

• Execute pre-award compliance reviews and final evaluations.

• Grant award authority to junior team members.

• Develop and manage team performance, workload distribution, and professional development.

• Promote training and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Lead the utilization of iCertis Contract Lifecycle Management for subcontract awards.

• Leverage Coupa, CostPoint, and other enterprise tools.

• Conduct government contract administration, including flow downs, change management, inspection, acceptance, payment, warranty, closeout, and records retention.

• Assist in source selection and evaluation through cost and price analysis, negotiation memoranda, and CPSR-compliant files.

• Draft, negotiate, and utilize subcontracts, purchase orders, teaming agreements, and other contracts.

• Suggest policy modifications and establish procedures that impact the organization.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study and 7+ years of pertinent professional experience required, or a comparable combination of education and experience.

• Comprehensive knowledge of Cost Reimbursable, Firm Fixed Price, and Time & Material subcontract awards.

• Profound understanding of FAR/DFARS compliance.

• Familiarity with Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) and Teaming Agreement (TA) best practices.

• Experience in the Defense, National Security, or Intelligence sectors is preferred.

• Proficient with ERP systems, including Coupa and/or Costpoint, Contract Lifecycle Management systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Proven experience leading teams in a customer service-focused team environment within a matrixed organization.

• Experience with CPSR-compliant policies and procedures and supporting audits.

• Expertise in supporting commercial and U.S. Government requirements, preferably with the U.S. Department of Defense and/or other federal government programs.

• Experience in issuing and managing subcontracts under prime contract awards in a highly technical environment.

• Excellent communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

• Capability to interface effectively with departments, management, staff, customers, potential customers, and government representatives.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.

• Life and disability insurance.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Paid holidays.

• Paid time off.

• Short-term incentives.

• Long-term incentives.

• Program-specific awards.

• Reasonable accommodations during the employment process.