Senior Subcontracts Program Lead, Defense & Security

CAE; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Work-life balance

Career development

Recognition & advancement

Job summary

CAE USA Inc.Defense & Security is seeking a seasoned Subcontracts Program Manager to lead strategic subcontracting for high-priority military programs. You will work with program management, engineering, and finance to ensure timely acquisition of materials and services while complying with US government regulations.

The role requires 10–12 years of experience in aerospace/defense subcontracting, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering complex contracts on schedule and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 10–12 years subcontract or program management experience, aerospace/defense preferred.
• Familiarity with US Government acquisition regulations (FAR, DFARS) and related policies.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with all levels of management.
• Experience with CM, risk management, IMS, EVM, S&OP.

Responsibilities

• Develops supply chain and subcontract strategies aligned with current and future programs.
• Coordinate with program management, business development, engineering, and leadership to incorporate innovations into the global supply chain.
• Provide subcontracting strategies, guidelines and SSOW training to Program Managers and review high-priority SSOWs.
• Support tracking and management of major subcontractor performance (delivery, quality, EV).
• Develop negotiation strategies supporting program financial goals.
• Brief senior leaders on supply chain and subcontract performance improvements.
• Support SSOW development, proposal activities and program start-up as needed.
• Liaise with subcontract management to align tasking with performance criteria.
• Analyze subcontract performance data to identify gaps/trends.
• Attend program start-up and status reviews and document observations.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Configuration Management

Earned Value Management

Integrated Master Schedules

Sourcing & Procurement Systems

Job description

CAE USA Inc.Defense & Security is seeking a seasoned Subcontracts Program Manager to lead strategic subcontracting for high-priority military programs. You will work with program management, engineering, and finance to ensure timely acquisition of materials and services while complying with US government regulations.

The role requires 10–12 years of experience in aerospace/defense subcontracting, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering complex contracts on schedule and within budget.