Senior Subcontracts Lead - Government & FAR/DFARS

Day & Zimmermann Company; Hawthorne (NV); On-site; USD 77,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Day & Zimmermann Company is seeking a Subcontract Specialist to manage complex government programs (FAR/DFARS) and supply chain activities in Hawthorne, NV. You will lead procurement strategies, oversee end-to-end subcontract lifecycle, and coordinate with program teams to ensure compliant contract formation.

The role requires a BA/BS and 5+ years in government contracting, with strong negotiation and data analysis skills, plus familiarity with CPSR, ISO 9001, S-OX, ITAR and EAR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement or contracts.
• Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS and government contracting practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement and subcontract strategies to support program schedules.
• Manage full procurement/subcontract lifecycle from RFQs to PO closeout.
• Lead supplier negotiations and propose bid evaluations.
• Maintain program status reports and delivery milestone tracking.
• Communicate risks and issues to SCM and Program Management.

Skills

FAR/DFARS compliance

Negotiation skills

Program management

Procurement strategy

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Supply Chain

Tools

SAP/ERP

MS Office

Job description

Day & Zimmermann Company is seeking a Subcontract Specialist to manage complex government programs (FAR/DFARS) and supply chain activities in Hawthorne, NV. You will lead procurement strategies, oversee end-to-end subcontract lifecycle, and coordinate with program teams to ensure compliant contract formation.

The role requires a BA/BS and 5+ years in government contracting, with strong negotiation and data analysis skills, plus familiarity with CPSR, ISO 9001, S-OX, ITAR and EAR.