Senior Subcontracts Lead: Defense & Tech Contracts

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Hagerstown (MD); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking a seasoned Subcontracts Management Specialist III to lead development, negotiation and administration of complex subcontracts for specialized materials, equipment and services. The role covers full lifecycle from bid packages to performance oversight.

Requires Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years in subcontract management; DoD/DFARS/FAR familiarity; ability to travel occasionally; hybrid office environment; security clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; 4+ years of experience in a similar role.
• In absence of degree, a minimum of 8 years of related experience may satisfy requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in subcontract management principles and methodologies.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and management of subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions.
• Prepare detailed bid packages and establish robust evaluation criteria for subcontract proposals.
• Analyze and evaluate complex subcontractor proposals for compliance with technical and financial requirements.
• Lead negotiations of subcontract provisions, including terms, price, and schedule, to secure favorable agreements.
• Administer a variety of subcontract types, such as Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Time and Material (T&M) and an understanding of more complex contracting types such as Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Cost Plus Incentive Fee (CPIF).
• Monitor and evaluate subcontractor performance to ensure compliance with contract terms and deliverables.
• Maintain comprehensive records of subcontract agreements, amendments, and performance data.
• Select and recommend new subcontractors based on thorough evaluation and analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align subcontract management with project and program goals.
• Ensure strict compliance with company policies, industry standards, and federal regulations throughout the subcontract lifecycle, including the ability to understand the applicability of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clause flow downs in a subcontract.

Skills

Subcontract management

Microsoft Office

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Procurement software

Subcontract management software

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking a seasoned Subcontracts Management Specialist III to lead development, negotiation and administration of complex subcontracts for specialized materials, equipment and services. The role covers full lifecycle from bid packages to performance oversight.

Requires Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years in subcontract management; DoD/DFARS/FAR familiarity; ability to travel occasionally; hybrid office environment; security clearance eligibility.