Subcontracts Manager

Loftorbital; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% medical, dental & vision coverage

FSA/HSA with employer contribution

Life, AD&D, Short/Long-term disability

Flexible Time Off & 12 holidays

401(k) plan & equity options

Daily catered lunches

International exposure to France team

Parental leave—14/10 weeks

Fertility benefits & family-forming 지원

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Loftorbital seeks an experienced Sub-Contracts Manager to lead the negotiation and closure of strategic sub-contracts with key suppliers in the aerospace sector. You will manage contract changes and ensure auditable records throughout the lifecycle, while ensuring compliance with technical, quality and regulatory requirements.

You will monitor supplier performance, mitigate risks, and build strong internal/external partnerships to support Loft’s programs and growth objectives.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of subcontract management experience.
• Experience in a production/test environment.
• Experience with procurement of electromechanical assemblies and build/test processes.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management.
• Familiarity with FAR/DFARS and US Government contracting protocols.
• Supplier design maturity assessment and systems engineering literacy.
• Fluent in French and/or Arabic.
• Experience with purchasing and inventory modules in NetSuite.
• Aerospace industry experience.
• ASCM or PMP certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead evaluation, negotiation and closure of critical sub-contracts with Loft’s strategic suppliers.
• Manage contract changes (waivers/deviations, addendums, exercised options) and change control throughout contract lifecycle.
• Maintain comprehensive and auditable records compliant with company and contractual requirements.
• Review contracts to ensure they reflect applicable technical, quality and/or regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and report sub-contractor performance against schedule, cost and quality targets.
• Identify, assess and mitigate supply chain risks, escalating issues whenever appropriate.
• Develop strong relationships both internally and externally to facilitate communication, collaboration and alignment throughout contract execution.
• Support sub-contractor growth and development in alignment with Loft’s needs.

Skills

Sub-contract management

Aerospace industry

Supplier design maturity assessment

Project management

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Autonomous work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business/Supply Chain

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Overview

At Loft, we are dedicated to delivering our innovative hardware products & satellite missions on schedule and within budget. Our company is growing, and the role of Sub-Contracts Manager is crucial to our success across the enterprise. As the primary interface between Loft and its strategic supply base, the Sub-Contracts Manager is a critical position responsible for ensuring we are able to deliver on our commitments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the evaluation, negotiation and closure of critical sub-contracts with Loft’s strategic suppliers
• Manage contract changes (e.g., waivers/deviations, addendums, exercised options) and change control throughout contract lifecycle
• Maintain comprehensive and auditable records compliant with company and contractual requirements
• Review contracts to ensure they reflect applicable technical, quality and/or regulatory requirements
• Monitor and report sub-contractor performance against schedule, cost and quality targets
• Identify, assess and mitigate supply chain risks, escalating issues whenever appropriate
• Develop strong relationships both internally and externally to facilitate communication, collaboration and alignment throughout contract execution
• Support sub-contractor growth and development in alignment with Loft’s needs

Qualifications

• Proven experience (6+ years) in sub-contract management
• Experience in a company with a production / test environment
• Experience with procurement of electromechanical assemblies and relevant build and test processes
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to work with a global team and communicate effectively
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work autonomously
• Proficient working in ERP system (e.g., NetSuite) and with Atlassian products (e.g., Jira, Confluence)
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Technical baseline understanding
• Supplier design maturity assessment
• Systems engineering literacy
• Program execution integration (IMS, risk, MR, milestone gates)
• Government/compliance rigor
• Complex aerospace supplier oversight
• Make/buy and strategic supplier selection
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• Fluent in French and/or Arabic
• Experience with purchasing and/or inventory modules in NetSuite
• Experience in aerospace industry
• Familiarity with FAR/DFARS regulations and US Government contracting protocols
• Supply Chain or Project Management certification (e.g., ASCM, PMP)

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents
• Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA
• 100% employer paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays
• 401(k) plan and equity options
• Daily catered lunches and snacks in office
• International exposure to our team in France
• Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for birthing parent and 10 weeks for non-birthing parent
• Carrot Fertility provides comprehensive, inclusive fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits with financial support
• Off-sites and many social events and celebrations
• Relocation assistance when applicable