Strategic Subcontracts Lead – Defense Programs

Hanwha Defense USA, Inc.; White Hall (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Defense USA, Inc. is seeking a Subcontracts Manager to lead the full subcontract lifecycle for production, development, engineering, and service programs in the defense sector.

You will build strategies, drive negotiations, and ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS across domestic and international suppliers. This role starts as an individual contributor with potential to grow into a leadership position within HDUSA's expanding manufacturing and program portfolio, collaborating with Program

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS and flow-down requirements.
• Experience managing subcontractors, including complex technical relationships.
• Ability to negotiate terms, pricing, schedules, and data rights with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead full subcontract lifecycle—from planning to closeout—for production, development, engineering, and service subcontracts.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage subcontract agreements with U.S. and international suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and customer requirements and manage data rights and security obligations.
• Coordinate with Program Management, Production, Engineering, and Finance to align strategies with milestones and costs.
• Support proposals with subcontractor RFPs, cost/price analysis, and supplier evaluations.

Skills

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Subcontract management

Negotiation skills

Cost/price analysis

Supplier relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Hanwha Defense USA, Inc. is seeking a Subcontracts Manager to lead the full subcontract lifecycle for production, development, engineering, and service programs in the defense sector.

You will build strategies, drive negotiations, and ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS across domestic and international suppliers. This role starts as an individual contributor with potential to grow into a leadership position within HDUSA's expanding manufacturing and program portfolio, collaborating with Program