Strategic Subcontracts Lead – Defense Programs

Hanwha Defense USA, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Defense USA, Inc. is seeking a Subcontracts Manager to lead the full lifecycle of production, development, engineering and service subcontracts. You will negotiate with U.S.

and international suppliers, ensure FAR/DFARS/ITAR compliance, and align contracting strategies with program milestones and cost targets. As an individual contributor initially, you will partner with Program Management, Production, Engineering and Finance to build a scalable subcontracting function and support future

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, defense contracting practices, and flow-down requirements.
• Experience managing subcontractors, including culturally diverse suppliers and complex technical relationships.
• Ability to negotiate subcontract terms, pricing, schedules, intellectual property considerations, technical data rights, and quality/compliance requirements.
• Experience managing subcontracts supporting production, engineering/development, and technical services.
• Strong analytical skills including cost/price analysis, proposal evaluation, and risk assessment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced defense program environment.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, defense, aerospace, or complex engineering environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full subcontract lifecycle—including planning, solicitation, negotiation, award, administration, modifications, and closeout for production, development, engineering, and service‑related subcontracts.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage subcontract agreements with both U.S. and international suppliers, ensuring alignment with program requirements, schedule, cost targets, and technical obligations.
• Ensure flow‑down and compliance with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and customer‑specific contract requirements, including management of data rights, export considerations, and security‑related obligations.
• Partner closely with Program Management, Production, Engineering, and Finance to align subcontract strategies with program milestones, production needs, and cost/schedule constraints.
• Support proposal activities, including subcontractor RFP development, cost/price analysis, supplier evaluations, and negotiation planning.
• Manage supplier performance, including schedule adherence, contract compliance, quality issues, technical deliverables, and risk mitigation activities.
• Support long‑term supplier relationships and strategic sourcing initiatives to strengthen supply chain capability and competitiveness.
• Coordinate with legal, compliance, and export control stakeholders to resolve contractual, regulatory, or commercial issues.
• Conduct cost/price analysis, evaluate subcontractor proposals, and recommend negotiations and award decisions based on risk, value, and compliance considerations.
• Administer and monitor subcontract modifications, change orders, claims, and amendments.
• Maintain subcontract documentation and reporting to ensure audit readiness and compliance with internal and external requirements.
• Provide inputs and oversight for CPARS‑related data, subcontractor performance metrics, and supplier scorecards.
• Support the development of processes, templates, and subcontract management practices as part of building a scalable subcontracting function.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Subcontractor management

Negotiation & IP rights

Cost/price analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Multi-priority handling

Excellent communication

Defense manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/related field

Job description

Hanwha Defense USA, Inc. is seeking a Subcontracts Manager to lead the full lifecycle of production, development, engineering and service subcontracts. You will negotiate with U.S.

and international suppliers, ensure FAR/DFARS/ITAR compliance, and align contracting strategies with program milestones and cost targets. As an individual contributor initially, you will partner with Program Management, Production, Engineering and Finance to build a scalable subcontracting function and support future