Federal Subcontracts Lead — Compliance & Strategy

MAXIMUS; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Accommodations for disability

Job summary

MAXIMUS is seeking an experienced Subcontracts Manager to lead policy compliance and oversee government contracts in a matrixed environment. You will manage proposals, task orders, and modifications under FAR/DFARS while ensuring consistent, compliant execution across business units.

You will collaborate with project managers, procurement, and finance to align strategies with program objectives, and you will mentor teammates through knowledge sharing and trainings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study and 7+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong experience managing subcontracts under Prime contract awards, including Cost Reimbursable, Firm Fixed Price, and Time & Material awards.
• Experience in FAR/DFARS, NDA, TA best practices, and CPSR compliance.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, CLM systems, and performing data analytics, reporting, or tool development strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Compile, analyze, and maintain subcontract data and historical documentation.
• Identify and resolve complex subcontract issues independently, engaging stakeholders as needed.
• Prepare and administer subcontract awards, task orders and modifications in line with government regulations and Maximus policies.
• Monitor subcontractor performance, addressing disputes, discrepancies, and performance issues.
• Evaluate subcontractor proposals based on pricing, capabilities, compliance, and performance history.
• Collaborate with project managers, procurement, and finance to align subcontracting strategies with project objectives.
• Represent the company with subcontractors, suppliers, and government representatives to support business goals.
• Work closely with project managers, procurement, and finance teams to align subcontracting strategies with overall project objectives.
• Act as a resource and/or subject matter expert for teammates for knowledge sharing, capacity building, and contributions to internal trainings or skills-building.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Customer service oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

ERP systems

CLM systems

Data analytics tools

Job description

MAXIMUS is seeking an experienced Subcontracts Manager to lead policy compliance and oversee government contracts in a matrixed environment. You will manage proposals, task orders, and modifications under FAR/DFARS while ensuring consistent, compliant execution across business units.

You will collaborate with project managers, procurement, and finance to align strategies with program objectives, and you will mentor teammates through knowledge sharing and trainings.