Strategic Federal Subcontracts Lead

MAXIMUS; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Sr. Subcontracts Manager to lead subcontract awards, task orders, and modifications in alignment with DoD and federal contracting requirements. The role emphasizes CPSR compliance, risk mitigation, and performance management of subcontractors.

You will collaborate with project managers, procurement, and finance to ensure procurement strategies support program objectives while maintaining robust documentation and stakeholder engagement across a matrixed environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field and 7+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience managing subcontracts under Prime contract awards across Cost Reimbursable, Firm Fixed Price, and Time & Material.
• Experience in FAR/DFARS, NDA, TA best practices, and CPSR compliance.
• Proficiency with ERP and CLM systems; data analytics, reporting, or tool development preferred.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

• Compile, analyze, and maintain subcontract data and historical documentation.
• Identify and resolve complex subcontract issues independently, engaging stakeholders as needed.
• Prepare and administer subcontract awards, task orders and modifications per government regulations and Maximus policies.
• Monitor subcontractor performance, addressing disputes and performance issues.
• Evaluate subcontractor proposals based on pricing, capabilities, compliance, and history.
• Collaborate with project managers, procurement, and finance to align subcontracting strategies with project objectives.

Skills

Contract management

Subcontracts

Negotiation

Communication

Matrixed environment experience

DoD/CPSR experience

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

ERP systems

CLM systems

NDA/TA knowledge

Job description

Maximus is seeking a Sr. Subcontracts Manager to lead subcontract awards, task orders, and modifications in alignment with DoD and federal contracting requirements. The role emphasizes CPSR compliance, risk mitigation, and performance management of subcontractors.

You will collaborate with project managers, procurement, and finance to ensure procurement strategies support program objectives while maintaining robust documentation and stakeholder engagement across a matrixed environment.