Senior Subcontract Administrator: Large-Scale Aerospace

System One; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

System One seeks an experienced Subcontract Administrator III to support subcontract management in Melbourne, FL. This on-site role focuses on complex indirect subcontracts, large-scale components, and long-term supplier agreements.

You will negotiate terms, manage milestone-based SOWs, and coordinate with engineering, quality, and program teams to ensure compliant, high-value procurements. This contractor position spans an initial 6 months with potential extension.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of subcontract administration or procurement experience
• Experience administering complex subcontracts and long-term agreements
• Demonstrated experience with terms and conditions negotiation and management
• Familiarity with milestone-based statements of work and performance-based payment structures
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
• Proficiency with ERP/procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa)
• Ability to manage multiple complex priorities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Administer the full lifecycle of complex indirect subcontracts, from solicitation and award through closeout
• Manage subcontracts for large components and assemblies, including cryogenic tanks, large structures, and major fabricated hardware
• Develop, issue, and evaluate Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and conduct comprehensive proposal and cost/price analyses
• Ensure subcontract terms align with prime contract flow-down requirements and company policies
• Lead procurement and subcontract administration for high-value, large-scale components and structures
• Coordinate with engineering, quality, and program teams to define technical requirements and acceptance criteria
• Manage long-lead procurement strategies and supply continuity for critical large components
• Negotiate, establish, and administer long-term agreements (LTAs) and Master Service Agreements (MSAs)
• Develop pricing structures, volume commitments, and performance frameworks for multi-year supplier relationships
• Manage agreement renewals, amendments, and modifications
• Draft, review, and negotiate subcontract terms and conditions to protect company interests and manage risk
• Ensure appropriate flow-down of prime contract requirements, including regulatory and compliance clauses
• Partner with Legal and Contracts teams to resolve complex terms and conditions issues
• Develop and administer milestone-based statements of work (SOWs) for complex efforts
• Establish performance milestones, deliverables, and associated payment schedules
• Monitor subcontractor performance against milestones and manage milestone acceptance and payment authorization
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key subcontractors and suppliers
• Resolve subcontract issues including performance concerns, schedule delays, scope changes, and disputes
• Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and drive continuous improvement
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on requirements, schedule, and budget
• Ensure all subcontract activities comply with company policies, contractual requirements, and applicable regulations
• Maintain accurate and complete subcontract files and documentation
• Support audits, reviews, and reporting requirements

Skills

Subcontract administration

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Coupa

Job description

System One seeks an experienced Subcontract Administrator III to support subcontract management in Melbourne, FL. This on-site role focuses on complex indirect subcontracts, large-scale components, and long-term supplier agreements.

You will negotiate terms, manage milestone-based SOWs, and coordinate with engineering, quality, and program teams to ensure compliant, high-value procurements. This contractor position spans an initial 6 months with potential extension.