Senior Subcontracts Leader: Defense & Aerospace

ITP (International Talent Partnership); Reston (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

ITP (International Talent Partnership) is seeking an experienced subcontracts professional for a senior commercial role in Northern Virginia. The role combines subcontract management, negotiations, supplier engagement and risk management to support defence, aerospace and federal programmes.

The successful candidate will lead strategy, governance and team capability across subcontract portfolios, aligning commercial objectives with programme requirements and regulatory obligations.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in subcontract management within defence, aerospace or federal programmes.
• Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS and prime-contract flowdowns.
• Proven ability to lead supplier negotiations and manage risk.
• Experience with government contracting arrangements such as FFP, CPFF, T&M or IDIQ.

Responsibilities

• Lead subcontracting activities in support of programme requirements, commercial objectives, delivery schedules and risk management.
• Develop sourcing and subcontracting strategies that reflect programme priorities and supplier capabilities.
• Manage commercial negotiations, evaluate proposals and establish subcontract terms that balance cost, performance, delivery and contractual risk.
• Oversee subcontract agreements throughout their lifecycle, including award, administration, amendments, performance management and closeout.
• Ensure relevant government contracting requirements and prime-contract obligations are reflected in subcontract arrangements, including applicable FAR/DFARS provisions.
• Assess supplier proposals, commercial terms and cost information to support sourcing decisions and programme affordability.
• Work with programme, engineering, supply chain, finance and contracts stakeholders to address supplier issues and maintain delivery commitments.
• Identify contractual, financial and operational risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
• Maintain appropriate contractual governance and documentation, supporting internal controls, purchasing-system compliance and audit requirements.
• Contribute to proposal activity and new business pursuits through supplier engagement, commercial input and subcontracting strategy.
• At functional leadership level, provide direction across subcontracting activities, develop team capability and drive improvements in processes and commercial performance.

Skills

Subcontracts management

Commercial negotiations

Stakeholder management

Contractual risk management

DoD/government contracting knowledge

Leadership

Tools

Procurement systems

Job description

ITP (International Talent Partnership) is seeking an experienced subcontracts professional for a senior commercial role in Northern Virginia. The role combines subcontract management, negotiations, supplier engagement and risk management to support defence, aerospace and federal programmes.

The successful candidate will lead strategy, governance and team capability across subcontract portfolios, aligning commercial objectives with programme requirements and regulatory obligations.