Senior DoD Subcontract Administrator

FMI; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

FMI in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Subcontract Administrator to manage supplier relationships and the full lifecycle of subcontract administration in compliance with US regulations, FAR/DFARS, and ITAR/EAR.

The role requires a 4-year degree and 6–8 years of DoD/government program experience, with cross-functional collaboration across engineering, finance, contracts, and program management teams. On-site position with a strong focus on risk management and audit-ready documentation.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree in Business Administration or related field.
• 6-8 years of relevant DoD, aerospace, defense or government funded programs.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple subcontracts simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong proficiency in interpreting and negotiating complex subcontract terms, conditions, and regulatory requirements under FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and EAR.
• Proven collaboration skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, finance, contracts, and program management teams.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for analyzing SOWs/ solicitations, terms and conditions, and applicable flow downs to identify business, financial, and compliance risks while providing strategic subcontract risk assessment to senior leadership supporting informed decision making.
• Prepares, reviews, and coordinates approval of basis of estimates, including pricing, schedules, negotiations, contracts of various types, and Non-Disclosure Agreements.
• Coordinates with Program Managers and cross-functional teams to ensure contractual obligations, flow downs, and performance requirements are fully understood and fulfilled.
• Maintains audit ready files and documentation as required by company policy, subcontract terms, FAR, DFARS, and other Government regulations or law such as export compliance in accordance with ITAR and EAR. Maintains an awareness of regulatory changes and their impact on subcontracts.
• Develop supplier evaluation criteria, negotiate subcontract provisions, and support the generation of subcontract packages for review, approval, and awards to suppliers. In addition, support the negotiation of additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts.
• Lead supplier negotiations monitoring funding oversight, delivery tracking, scope management, contractual terms and conditions, and subcontract requirements. Assist with preparation and review of procurement documentation in support of internal/external audits and compliance requirements.

Skills

DoD subcontract management

Regulatory compliance

Contract negotiation

Flowdowns

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

FMI in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Subcontract Administrator to manage supplier relationships and the full lifecycle of subcontract administration in compliance with US regulations, FAR/DFARS, and ITAR/EAR.

The role requires a 4-year degree and 6–8 years of DoD/government program experience, with cross-functional collaboration across engineering, finance, contracts, and program management teams. On-site position with a strong focus on risk management and audit-ready documentation.