Defense Subcontracts Lead: Strategy & Negotiations

Cubic Transportation Systems; United States; On-site; USD 119,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401k retirement plan with companymatch

Paid time off

Job summary

Cubic Transportation Systems, a leader in defense and transportation technology, seeks a Subcontracts Manager to oversee complex subcontracts throughout the lifecycle. The role supports Defense programs with proposal development, negotiations, and supplier management.

Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with prime contracts, conducting price and cost analyses, and coordinating with Program Management to mitigate risks and resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple complex subcontracts and supplier relationships.
• Experience with FAR and DFARS requirements in government contracting.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, award, administer, and close out complex subcontracts.
• Conduct competitive and noncompetitive source selections and related activities.
• Support capture and proposal activities with subcontract strategies and supplier engagement.
• Perform price analysis and support cost analysis per government contracting requirements.
• Develop subcontract negotiation strategies addressing price, schedule, and risk.
• Monitor subcontractor performance against cost, schedule, scope, and quality.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, Law, or related discipline

Job description

Cubic Transportation Systems, a leader in defense and transportation technology, seeks a Subcontracts Manager to oversee complex subcontracts throughout the lifecycle. The role supports Defense programs with proposal development, negotiations, and supplier management.

Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with prime contracts, conducting price and cost analyses, and coordinating with Program Management to mitigate risks and resolve issues.