Senior Subcontracts Manager - Federal Programs & Negotiations

Areté; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company contributions

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Continuing Education Assistance

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability

PTO & Parental Leave

Job summary

Arete seeks a Senior Subcontracts Manager to lead the full lifecycle of federal subcontracts across multiple programs from Tucson, AZ, to other company offices. You will conduct cost/price analyses, advise on subcontract strategy, and ensure CPSR and FAR/DFARS compliance throughout the lifecycle.

You will negotiate awards, administer subcontracts, monitor performance, and support audits while coordinating with Procurement, Manufacturing, and Program Management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8-10 years of experience in subcontract management under federal prime contracts in a CPSR-compliant procurement system.
• Experience with full life-cycle management of Firm Fixed Price, Cost-type, and Time & Materials subcontracts for R&D services and products in science and technology domains.
• High level of knowledge of U.S. Federal government procurement regulations including market research, competition, source justification, cost/price analysis, negotiation, and closeout.
• Experience and knowledge in CPSR audits and maintaining a CPSR-approved Purchasing System.
• Experience in performing internal audits/reviews of company-issued Purchase Orders/Subcontracts.
• Knowledge of ITAR and EAR.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with colleagues, management, and executives.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite; Deltek Costpoint experience preferred.
• Security Clearance or ability to obtain required. Secret Level.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of subcontracts from initiation to closeout across all company business areas.
• Ensure FAR/DFARS compliance and maintain CPSR-compliant subcontract files.
• Perform cost and price analyses of subcontractor proposals and coordinate fact-finding and evaluations.
• Lead subcontract negotiations and awards, including modifications and closeout activities.
• Collaborate with Procurement Manager and Manufacturing VP to refine subcontract policies.
• Issue Purchase Orders and Subcontracts in Costpoint based on approved Purchase Requests.
• Support external audits and update export controls as needed.

Skills

Subcontracts management

Cost/price analysis

FAR/DFARS knowledge

CPSR compliance

Deltek Costpoint

ITAR/EAR knowledge

Contract negotiations

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Graduate degree in a related field

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

Arete seeks a Senior Subcontracts Manager to lead the full lifecycle of federal subcontracts across multiple programs from Tucson, AZ, to other company offices. You will conduct cost/price analyses, advise on subcontract strategy, and ensure CPSR and FAR/DFARS compliance throughout the lifecycle.

You will negotiate awards, administer subcontracts, monitor performance, and support audits while coordinating with Procurement, Manufacturing, and Program Management.