Space Force Subcontracts Specialist

Amentum; California; On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

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 Subcontracts Specialist Professional for the Space Force Range Contract. This position is based at either Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA, or Patrick Space Force Base, FL.

You will manage the full lifecycle of subcontract administration for complex government and commercial programs, negotiate terms, ensure FAR/DFARS compliance, and support proposal development.

Candidates should have 3+ years in contracting, DoD experience, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of contracting, subcontracting and/or procurement experience.
• Experience with FAR/DFARS compliance requirements.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship.
• Experience with Space Force or DoD programs; advanced Excel proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and negotiate subcontracts, NDAs, and other contractual documents.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, and 2 CFR 200 requirements for federal contracts.
• Conduct subcontract price analysis
• Support negotiations with partners and vendors on terms, conditions, and pricing.
• Support proposal efforts, including risk assessment and subcontractor document collection.
• Maintain accurate records in contract management systems and ensure audit readiness.
• Collaborate with program managers and finance teams to align subcontract strategies with project objectives.

Skills

Contracting experience

FAR/DFARS compliance

Negotiation skills

DoD program experience

Advanced Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Subcontracts Specialist Professional for the Space Force Range Contract. This position is based at either Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA, or Patrick Space Force Base, FL.

You will manage the full lifecycle of subcontract administration for complex government and commercial programs, negotiate terms, ensure FAR/DFARS compliance, and support proposal development.

Candidates should have 3+ years in contracting, DoD experience, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.