Aerospace Subcontract Administrator II for Major Components

System One; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

System One is seeking an experienced Level 2 Indirect Subcontract Administrator to support subcontract management operations. This role focuses on administering complex indirect subcontracts and long-term agreements, including MSAs, LTAs, and milestone-based SOWs, for high-value aerospace-related programs.

You will negotiate terms, align flow-down requirements with prime contracts, collaborate with engineering, quality, and program teams, and maintain risk-controlled subcontract files in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of subcontract administration or procurement experience.
• Experience administering complex subcontracts and long-term agreements.
• Demonstrated experience with terms and conditions negotiation and management.
• Familiarity with milestone-based statements of work and performance-based payment structures.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with ERP/procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa).
• Ability to manage multiple complex priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer the full lifecycle of complex indirect subcontracts, from solicitation and award through closeout.
• Manage subcontracts for large components and assemblies, including cryogenic tanks, large structures, and major fabricated hardware.
• Develop, issue, and evaluate Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and conduct comprehensive proposal and cost/price analyses.
• Ensure subcontract terms align with prime contract flow-down requirements and company policies.
• Lead procurement and subcontract administration for high-value, large-scale components and structures.
• Coordinate with engineering, quality, and program teams to define technical requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Manage long-lead procurement strategies and supply continuity for critical large components.
• Negotiate, establish, and administer long-term agreements (LTAs) and Master Service Agreements (MSAs).
• Develop pricing structures, volume commitments, and performance frameworks for multi-year supplier relationships.
• Manage agreement renewals, amendments, and modifications.
• Draft, review, and negotiate subcontract terms and conditions to protect company interests and manage risk.
• Ensure appropriate flow-down of prime contract requirements, including regulatory and compliance clauses.
• Partner with Legal and Contracts teams to resolve complex terms and conditions issues.
• Develop and administer milestone-based statements of work (SOWs) for complex efforts.
• Establish performance milestones, deliverables, and associated payment schedules.
• Monitor subcontractor performance against milestones and manage milestone acceptance and payment authorization.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key subcontractors and suppliers.
• Resolve subcontract issues including performance concerns, schedule delays, scope changes, and disputes.
• Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and drive continuous improvement.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on requirements, schedule, and budget.
• Ensure all subcontract activities comply with company policies, contractual requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Maintain accurate and complete subcontract files an.

Skills

Subcontract administration

Negotiation

ERP systems

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Coupa

Job description

System One is seeking an experienced Level 2 Indirect Subcontract Administrator to support subcontract management operations. This role focuses on administering complex indirect subcontracts and long-term agreements, including MSAs, LTAs, and milestone-based SOWs, for high-value aerospace-related programs.

You will negotiate terms, align flow-down requirements with prime contracts, collaborate with engineering, quality, and program teams, and maintain risk-controlled subcontract files in a