Defense Subcontracts Manager: Complex Negotiations

Cubic Corporation; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

The Subcontracts Manager - Defense at Cubic Integrated Supply Chain leads complex defense subcontracting activities across the full lifecycle, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and prime contract requirements.

Responsibilities include proposal support, source selections, price and cost analyses, negotiations, subcontract formation, administration, performance management, and closeout, with routine liaison to Program Management to mitigate risk and safeguard Cubic's interests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, Law, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 6-8 years of progressive experience in federal government contracts, subcontract management, procurement, or a related discipline.
• Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS requirements and their application to subcontracting.
• Experience conducting price analysis and supporting cost analysis for subcontract actions.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple complex subcontracts and supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, award, administer, and close out complex subcontracts in support of Defense programs.
• Conduct competitive and noncompetitive source selections and related activities.
• Support capture and proposal activities by developing subcontract strategies and coordinating supplier engagement.
• Perform price analysis and cost analysis in accordance with procedures and contracting requirements.
• Develop and execute subcontract negotiation strategies addressing price, cost, schedule, technical requirements, risk, and performance.

Skills

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Negotiation

Contract management

Government contracts

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Subcontracts Manager - Defense at Cubic Integrated Supply Chain leads complex defense subcontracting activities across the full lifecycle, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and prime contract requirements.

Responsibilities include proposal support, source selections, price and cost analyses, negotiations, subcontract formation, administration, performance management, and closeout, with routine liaison to Program Management to mitigate risk and safeguard Cubic's interests.