Senior Subcontracts Lead - Remote, High-Impact Role

Amentum; Huntsville (AL); Remote; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Senior Subcontracts Administrator to support complex, high-value subcontracts for the Missile Defense Agency IRES program. You will manage the full lifecycle from planning to closeout, serve as the lead advisor on subcontract matters, and ensure compliant, audit-ready procurement files under FAR/DFARS requirements.

Responsibilities include market research, source selection, cost analysis, negotiations, and post-award administration while maintaining strong supplier

Qualifications

• This role requires Subcontract Administrator experience.
• Experience with FAR/DFARS and contract flowdowns is essential.
• Ability to manage complex, high-value subcontracts from planning to closeout.
• Proven skill in cost/price analysis and negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full subcontract lifecycle: plan, compete, negotiate, award, administer, modify, close.
• Develop acquisition strategies and translate technical requirements into executable packages.
• Maintain CPSR-ready and audit-ready files; ensure compliant execution and proper documentation.

Skills

Subcontract lifecycle

Cost and price analysis

Negotiation

Contract administration

FAR/DFARS compliance

Audit readiness

Supplier performance management

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Senior Subcontracts Administrator to support complex, high-value subcontracts for the Missile Defense Agency IRES program. You will manage the full lifecycle from planning to closeout, serve as the lead advisor on subcontract matters, and ensure compliant, audit-ready procurement files under FAR/DFARS requirements.

Responsibilities include market research, source selection, cost analysis, negotiations, and post-award administration while maintaining strong supplier