Cradle-to-Grave Subcontracts Lead (DoD/FAR)

HRB; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HRB in Fairfax, VA seeks a Subcontracts & Procurement Specialist to own the subcontract lifecycle for DoD programs, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and ITAR/EAR while coordinating closely with engineering and program teams.

The role involves issuing RFPs/RFQs, evaluating proposals, negotiating terms, and maintaining CPSR-ready records in a fast-paced environment. Strong Costpoint experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 7-10 years of subcontract administration or procurement experience within a DoD or defense contracting environment.
• Minimum three years of hands-on Deltek Costpoint Procurement Module experience.
• Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, ITAR, CPSR requirements, and subcontract administration.
• Experience supporting R&D, manufacturing, engineering, or software acquisition programs.
• Experience administering Fixed Price, Cost Plus, and Time & Materials agreements.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic and fast-changing environment.
• Excellent communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead cradle-to-grave subcontract and procurement activities in compliance with FAR, DFARS, ITAR/EAR, and company policies.
• Prepare and issue RFPs and RFQs, evaluate supplier proposals, conduct cost and price analyses, and negotiate terms and conditions.
• Support procurement and subcontract efforts related to R&D, prototype manufacturing, engineering services, software licensing, and technical materials.
• Evaluate, onboard, and manage subcontractors and vendors.
• Draft agreements, modifications, change orders, and flow-down requirements.
• Support proposal development and subcontractor sourcing efforts.
• Maintain audit-ready procurement records and CPSR-compliant documentation.
• Partner with engineering, finance, supply chain, and project teams to support successful program execution.
• Manage supplier performance and develop strong vendor relationships.
• Deliver exceptional support to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Deltek Costpoint

Costpoint 8.0+

Microsoft 365

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Tools

Deltek Costpoint Procurement Module

Deltek Costpoint

Costpoint 8.0+

Microsoft 365

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

HRB in Fairfax, VA seeks a Subcontracts & Procurement Specialist to own the subcontract lifecycle for DoD programs, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and ITAR/EAR while coordinating closely with engineering and program teams.

The role involves issuing RFPs/RFQs, evaluating proposals, negotiating terms, and maintaining CPSR-ready records in a fast-paced environment. Strong Costpoint experience is essential.