Senior Subcontracts Lead – Defense Programs & Negotiations

Strive Solutions; Town of Manlius (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Strive Solutions in New York is seeking a Principal Subcontracts Administrator to lead complex subcontracting activities for advanced defense programs. You will develop strategies, negotiate supplier agreements, and manage the full subcontract lifecycle from pre-award to closeout.

The role requires strong expertise in FAR/DFARS, contract compliance, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, program management, legal, and finance to mitigate risk and drive program success.

Qualifications

• Expertise in subcontract administration and end-to-end contract management.
• Proficiency with FAR/DFARS and contract compliance requirements.
• Leadership in negotiation and supplier agreement management.
• Analytical skills for cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and manage risk.

Responsibilities

• Develop subcontract strategies and lead negotiations for high-value supplier agreements.
• Manage subcontract lifecycle activities from pre-award through closeout.
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS and internal policies.
• Oversee supplier performance across cost, schedule, and quality.
• Drive risk mitigation across a global supply base.
• Partner with engineering, program management, legal, and finance on contract and supplier matters.
• Support make/buy decisions and resolve supplier issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Subcontract administration

FAR/DFARS compliance

Negotiation leadership

Cost, quality, and delivery analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Strive Solutions in New York is seeking a Principal Subcontracts Administrator to lead complex subcontracting activities for advanced defense programs. You will develop strategies, negotiate supplier agreements, and manage the full subcontract lifecycle from pre-award to closeout.

The role requires strong expertise in FAR/DFARS, contract compliance, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, program management, legal, and finance to mitigate risk and drive program success.