Manager Subcontracts

Cubic; United States; Remote; USD 119,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Cubic is seeking a Subcontracts Manager to oversee complex defense subcontracts from proposal through closeout. You will draft, negotiate, and administer subcontracts, support bidding and proposals, perform price analyses, and manage supplier performance to ensure compliance with prime contracts and government regulations.

You will collaborate with Program Management, lead risk mitigation, and act as a primary interface with subcontractors while protecting Cubic’s contractual interests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in business, supply chain, procurement, finance, law, or related field.
• 6–8 years of progressive experience in federal government contracts, subcontract management, or related discipline.
• Experience with FAR/DFARS requirements and government contracting processes.
• Experience negotiating, administering, and closing subcontracts in a government environment.
• Strong ability to manage multiple complex subcontracts and supplier relationships.
• Experience supporting government proposals, source selections, and program execution.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, award, administer, and close out complex subcontracts in Defense programs.
• Conduct source selections and manage subcontract activities from proposal to closeout.
• Support capture and proposal activities with subcontract strategies and supplier engagement.
• Perform price and cost analysis supporting subcontract actions.
• Develop and execute subcontract negotiation strategies covering price, cost, schedule, and risk.
• Monitor subcontractor performance against contract requirements and milestones.
• Identify risks and coordinate mitigation actions with Program Management.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Verbal/written communication

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, or Law

Job description

Business Unit: Cubic Integrated Supply Chain Company Details: When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation to make people’s lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities to help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to our customers and partners. We have a top-tier portfolio of businesses, including Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Defense (CD). Explore more on Cubic.com. Job Details: The Subcontracts Manager – Defense manages complex subcontracts and related actions in support of Defense programs to ensure compliance with prime contract requirements, applicable laws and regulations, company policies, and subcontract terms. The role is responsible for subcontract activities throughout the lifecycle, including proposal support, sourcing, solicitation development, proposal evaluation, cost and price analysis, negotiations, subcontract formation, administration, supplier performance management, and closeout. The Subcontracts Manager works closely with Program Management and other functional organizations to support program execution, manage supplier performance, identify and mitigate risk, and resolve subcontract issues. The position typically works under limited supervision and regularly exercises independent judgment and substantial decision-making authority.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, award, administer, and close out complex subcontracts, amendments, modifications, and related agreements in support of Defense programs.
• Conduct competitive and noncompetitive source selections, including development of solicitation packages, supplier proposal evaluations, negotiations, subcontract formation, award, administration, and closeout.
• Support capture and proposal activities by developing subcontract strategies, coordinating supplier engagement, obtaining supplier proposals, supporting proposal evaluations, and ensuring subcontract requirements align with prime contract and program requirements.
• Perform price analysis and support cost analysis activities in accordance with company procedures and applicable government contracting requirements.
• Develop and execute subcontract negotiation strategies addressing price, cost, schedule, technical requirements, contractual terms, risk, and supplier performance.
• Ensure applicable FAR, DFARS, prime contract flow-down requirements, and company policies are appropriately addressed throughout the subcontract lifecycle.
• Monitor subcontractor performance against cost, schedule, delivery, scope, quality, technical, and contractual requirements.
• Identify subcontract and supplier risks and develop mitigation, corrective action, and recovery plans in coordination with Program Management and other stakeholders.
• Lead resolution of subcontract performance issues, claims, changes, disputes, scope changes, schedule concerns, and other contractual matters and recommend appropriate actions when necessary.
• Keep Program Managers and appropriate functional stakeholders informed of subcontract performance, scope growth, cost impacts, schedule concerns, supplier risks, and other issues that may affect program execution or Cubic’s contractual obligations.
• Serve as a primary business interface with assigned subcontractors and maintain effective supplier relationships while protecting Cubic’s contractual and business interests.
• Negotiate Non-Disclosure Agreements, Memoranda of Understanding, Teaming Agreements, and other agreements in support of subcontract activities in accordance with company policies and delegated authority.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and compliant subcontract files and documentation in accordance with company policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support internal and external reviews and audits of subcontract files, processes, and transactions.
• Support make/buy decisions, subcontract planning, sourcing strategies, and other program or supply chain initiatives as required.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned by management.

Minimum Job Requirements

• 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.
• Demonstrated experience in subcontract formation, negotiation, administration, supplier management, and subcontract closeout in a government contracting environment.
• 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.
• Experience supporting government proposals, source selections, subcontract negotiations, and program execution.
• Ability to identify contractual, supplier, cost, schedule, and performance risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, problem‑solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic program environment.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense programs strongly preferred.
• Experience providing technical guidance, mentoring, or work direction to other subcontract professionals preferred.
• Professional certification in contracts, procurement, or supply chain management preferred.

Cubic Pay Range: $119,000.00 - $140,000.00 + benefits.

Worker Type: Employee

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic under applicable law.

Cubic offers medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid disability (company continues full pay and benefits for up to six weeks), life insurance options, critical illness and accident coverages, Flexible Spending Accounts, a pre‑paid legal plan, travel accident insurance, an award‑winning well‑being program which includes an employer‑funded lifestyle spending account, up to six weeks of paid parental leave, and a 401k Retirement Plan with a company match. Employees can also take advantage of backup childcare, pet care, pet insurance, virtual tutoring, and a tuition reimbursement program. Many locations follow a 9/80 work schedule with time‑off policies to help encourage employees to take time for rest and relaxation. Full-time salaried employees are eligible to participate in Cubic’s flexible time‑off arrangement. Part‑time and hourly employees accrue paid time‑off (PTO)/Sick leave at a rate of 5.23 hours bi‑weekly. Lastly, Cubic provides its employees 11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

With a presence in over 60 countries and more than 5,000 employees worldwide, Cubic is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer.

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