Senior Subcontracts & Procurement Lead

Riverside Research; Fair Lakes (VA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Research Institute is seeking an experienced Subcontracts and Procurement Specialist to manage the full lifecycle of subcontracting and procurement across R&D, hardware manufacturing, and software development programs. You will apply strong Federal contracting expertise and CPSR-compliant practices in a fast-paced, multi-project environment in Fairfax, VA.

The ideal candidate has DoD defense experience, hands-on Deltek Costpoint skills, and a track record of collaborating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or supply chain; equivalent experience.
• 5–7 years of procurement/subcontract administration in DoD/defense environments.
• 3 years with Deltek Costpoint Procurement module.

Responsibilities

• Lead cradle-to-grave subcontract and procurement actions in compliance with FAR, DFARS, ITAR/EAR, and company policies.
• Prepare and issue RFPs/RFQs, evaluate supplier proposals, perform cost/price analyses, and negotiate terms for Cost, T&M, and FFP agreements.
• Manage procurement and subcontracts supporting R&D, IR&D, prototype hardware manufacturing, engineering services, software licensing, and specialized materials.
• Evaluate, onboard, and manage subcontractors/vendors according to key business criteria.
• Draft agreements, modifications, change orders and flow down requirements aligned with technical, schedule, and compliance needs.
• Support proposal development by issuing competitive subcontractor/vendor RFPs/RFQs, contributing to subcontracting plans and pricing or cost volumes.
• Ensure audit-ready records and CPSR documentation for subcontract and procurement.
• Partner with engineering, finance, and project teams to clarify requirements and maintain schedule integrity.
• Manage supplier performance and build relationships across small and large businesses.

Skills

Procurement management

FAR/DFARS/ITAR knowledge

Negotiation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field; equivalent experience considered

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

Riverside Research Institute is seeking an experienced Subcontracts and Procurement Specialist to manage the full lifecycle of subcontracting and procurement across R&D, hardware manufacturing, and software development programs. You will apply strong Federal contracting expertise and CPSR-compliant practices in a fast-paced, multi-project environment in Fairfax, VA.

The ideal candidate has DoD defense experience, hands-on Deltek Costpoint skills, and a track record of collaborating with