Subcontract Administrator

Infleqtion, Inc.

Louisville (CO)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 140,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision covered

Unlimited PTO

401(k) match

Life and AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Student Loan Repayment

Equity Program

Job summary

Infleqtion, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Government Contracts professional to own the subcontract lifecycle for defense programs. You will navigate FAR/DFARS requirements, prepare and evaluate bids, and negotiate terms with suppliers.

The role requires 5+ years in government contracting or defense procurement, with strong negotiation and cross-functional collaboration skills. This position aligns with our mission to advance quantum-enabled programs in a fast-moving team.

Qualifications

Five plus years of experience in government contracting, aerospace/defense, or procurement.
Knowledge of FAR Parts 12, 15, 16, 31, 44, and 52; DFARS clauses.

Responsibilities

Own the full subcontract lifecycle from RFP through closeout.
Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, SOWs, and terms & conditions.
Draft and execute subcontracts and purchase agreements.
Administer subcontract performance and manage changes, modifications, and funding updates.
Coordinate with engineering, quality, supply chain, finance, and legal.

Skills

Procurement

Contract management

Negotiation

Sourcing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Costpoint/Deltek

NetSuite

Oracle

Job description

Infleqtion is a global quantum technology company solving the world's most challenging problems. The company harnesses quantum mechanics to build and integrate quantum computers, sensors, and networks. From fundamental physics to leading-edge commercial products, Infleqtion enables "quantum everywhere" through our ecosystem of devices and platforms. Our mission is to commercialize atom-based quantum products that provide orders-of-magnitude improvements in performance and computing applications.

You’ll own the full subcontract lifecycle — from RFP through closeout — on government and defense programs. You're fluent in FAR/DFARS, comfortable negotiating with suppliers, and sharp enough to keep procurement files audit-ready while supporting fast-moving program teams.

YOU WILL

Pre-Award

Support make/buy decisions and sourcing strategies
Prepare RFPs, RFQs, and bid packages
Evaluate supplier proposals, pricing, and terms
Conduct price and cost analyses
Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, SOWs, and terms & conditions
Draft and execute subcontracts and purchase agreements

Post-Award

Administer subcontract performance and manage changes, modifications, and funding updates
Monitor supplier compliance with technical, quality, and schedule requirements
Resolve contractual issues and disputes
Support program management teams on supplier performance matters
Coordinate across engineering, quality, supply chain, finance, and legal

Compliance

Flow down applicable prime contract requirements to subcontractors
Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, EAR, and CPSR requirements
Maintain procurement files and audit-ready documentation

Requirements

5+ years of experience in government contracting, aerospace/defense, or procurement
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Contracts Management, Finance, Economics, or Engineering
Working knowledge of FAR Parts 12, 15, 16, 31, 44, and 52; DFARS clauses
Experience with cost-reimbursement, fixed-price, and T&M contract types
Hands-on experience with contract lifecycle management tools — SAP, Costpoint (Deltek), NetSuite, or Oracle a plus
Strong negotiation skills across pricing, T&Cs, and change orders
Ability to manage dozens of active subcontracts and track deliverables, funding, and compliance deadlines
Clear communicator — comfortable with suppliers, program managers, engineers, and government customers alike

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