Defense Contracts Specialist — Subcontracts & Compliance

Mettle Ops; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Mettle Ops, a Michigan-based defense contractor, seeks a Contract Specialist / Subcontracts Administrator to manage government contracts, subcontracts, and a growing portfolio. You will work directly with the Contracts Manager, handling routine administration, record-keeping, and compliance while growing into more senior responsibilities.

A background in FAR/DFARS is preferred and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 3–5 years of contracts or subcontracts experience preferred.
• Exposure to U.S. Government contracts with FAR/DFARS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administering U.S. Government prime contracts and commercial agreements through the full lifecycle.
• Maintain contract files, logs, and modification records per internal procedures.
• Track deliverables, CDRLs, and milestone due dates; alert manager of obligations.
• Support coordination with DCAA/DCMA on audits and surveillance.
• Support subcontract issuance, administration, and file maintenance.

Skills

Contract administration

Government contracting

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAM.gov

PIEE/iRAPT

CPARS

SPRS

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

Mettle Ops, a Michigan-based defense contractor, seeks a Contract Specialist / Subcontracts Administrator to manage government contracts, subcontracts, and a growing portfolio. You will work directly with the Contracts Manager, handling routine administration, record-keeping, and compliance while growing into more senior responsibilities.

A background in FAR/DFARS is preferred and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset is essential.