Aerospace Subcontract Manager – DoD Contracts & Negotiations

Ilocatum; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ilocatum in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a seasoned Subcontract Administrator to own the full subcontract lifecycle for defense aerospace programs. You will negotiate terms, manage flow-downs, and maintain audit-ready files under FAR/DFARS/ITAR/EAR compliance.

Ideal candidates have 6–8 years in DoD/aerospace contracts, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and proven cross-functional collaboration with engineering, finance, and program management. This role is on-site at our PE-backed manufacturing site.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of DoD/aerospace/government program experience.
• Strong ability to interpret and negotiate subcontract terms under FAR/DFARS/ITAR/EAR.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Ability to manage multiple subcontracts and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced problem-solving and judgment in high-risk contractual situations.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration with engineering, finance, and program management.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to access to export-controlled information.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of subcontract administration, from quoting and award to PO issuance and closeout.
• Analyze SOWs, solicitations, terms, and flow downs to identify business and compliance risks.
• Provide subcontract risk assessments to senior leadership.
• Prepare and review basis of estimates, pricing, schedules, contracts, and NDAs.
• Lead supplier negotiations on terms, scope, funding, and delivery.
• Develop supplier evaluation criteria and build subcontract award packages.
• Negotiate subcontract modifications, additions, and deletions.
• Maintain audit-ready files compliant with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and EAR.
• Partner with Program Managers to ensure obligations and flow downs are met.

Skills

DoD/aerospace experience

Contract negotiation

Subcontract administration

Flow downs

FAR/DFARS/ITAR/EAR knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

U.S. Person requirement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

Ilocatum in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a seasoned Subcontract Administrator to own the full subcontract lifecycle for defense aerospace programs. You will negotiate terms, manage flow-downs, and maintain audit-ready files under FAR/DFARS/ITAR/EAR compliance.

Ideal candidates have 6–8 years in DoD/aerospace contracts, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and proven cross-functional collaboration with engineering, finance, and program management. This role is on-site at our PE-backed manufacturing site.