Defense Subcontracts & Procurement Expert

Socket.dev; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Research Institute is seeking an experienced Subcontracts and Procurement Specialist to manage cradle-to-grave subcontracting and procurement for DoD-related R&D, hardware, and software projects at our Fairfax, VA site.

Ideal candidates will bring DoD contracting expertise, hands-on Deltek Costpoint experience (v8.0+), and CPSR-compliant purchasing knowledge. Collaboration with engineering, program management, and finance is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 5–7 years of procurement/subcontract administration and management experience in DoD/defense environments.
• 3 years of hands-on experience with Deltek Costpoint Procurement Module.
• Experience with FAR, DFARS, ITAR/EAR and CPSR compliance.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Ability to work with multi-functional teams and manage multiple suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead cradle-to-grave subcontract and procurement actions in compliance with FAR, DFARS, ITAR/EAR, and company policies.
• Prepare and issue RFPs/RFQs, evaluate proposals, perform cost/price analyses, and negotiate terms for Cost, T&M, and FFP.
• Manage procurement and subcontracts supporting R&D, hardware manufacturing, software licensing, and specialized materials.
• Evaluate, onboard, and manage subcontractors/vendors per business criteria.
• Draft agreements, modifications, change orders, and flow-down requirements.
• Support proposal development with competitive subcontractor/vendor RFPs/RFQs and pricing support.
• Ensure CPSR-ready records and documentation for compliance.
• Collaborate with engineering, finance, and project teams to meet technical requirements and schedules.
• Manage supplier performance and build vendor relationships.
• Provide professional support to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Deltek Costpoint procurement

FAR/DFARS/ITAR/EAR

Sourcing negotiations

Subcontract management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or supply chain

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

MS365

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Deltek Costpoint 8.0+

Job description

Riverside Research Institute is seeking an experienced Subcontracts and Procurement Specialist to manage cradle-to-grave subcontracting and procurement for DoD-related R&D, hardware, and software projects at our Fairfax, VA site.

Ideal candidates will bring DoD contracting expertise, hands-on Deltek Costpoint experience (v8.0+), and CPSR-compliant purchasing knowledge. Collaboration with engineering, program management, and finance is essential.