Subcontract Administrator

Ladders; United States; On-site; USD 108,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

9/80 schedule with every other Friday

Cafeteria services

Health insurance

PTO and holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Stock purchase plan

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

Ladders, on behalf of a client in the Aerospace & Defense sector, seeks a Subcontract Administrator for a remote US-based role. You will manage subcontract actions from award through administration within a regulated environment.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure compliant sourcing, strong supplier performance, and effective contract execution, balancing federal acquisition requirements with commercial discipline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• 15 years of experience required; 9 years of experience preferred with additional relevant education
• Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) required
• Experience with enterprise management systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Supervisory skills demonstrated through training and mentoring procurement personnel preferred
• Experience in a NASA procurement environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Award and document purchase orders and subcontracts in accordance with applicable regulations
• Develop subcontract models for a variety of agreement types
• Analyze market trends and subcontractor performance
• Evaluate proposals and negotiate contract terms
• Conduct small business outreach and support compliance audits
• Lead source selection teams and develop procurement policies
• Maintain procurement metrics and reports

Skills

FAR familiarity

Supervisory skills

Cross-functional coordination

Procurement

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Subcontract Administrator to join the team of a leader in the Aerospace & Defense space. This role will support a complex procurement environment by managing subcontract actions from award through administration. The position will partner closely with internal stakeholders to ensure compliant sourcing, strong supplier performance, and effective contract execution across a regulated operational setting. It is well suited for a professional who can balance federal acquisition requirements, commercial discipline, and cross-functional coordination.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $108,000 – $130,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Award and document purchase orders and subcontracts in accordance with applicable regulations
• Develop subcontract models for a variety of agreement types
• Analyze market trends and subcontractor performance
• Evaluate proposals and negotiate contract terms
• Conduct small business outreach and support compliance audits
• Lead source selection teams and develop procurement policies
• Maintain procurement metrics and reports

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required
• 15 years of experience required; 9 years of experience preferred with additional relevant education
• Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) required
• Experience with enterprise management systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Supervisory skills demonstrated through training and mentoring procurement personnel preferred
• Experience in a NASA procurement environment preferred

Benefits

• Excellent personal and professional career growth opportunities
• Flexible 9/80 work schedule allowing for every other Friday off
• Onsite cafeteria services for convenience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Paid time off and holiday benefits
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching
• Educational reimbursement offerings
• Parental leave and family support
• Employee stock purchase plan with tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance coverage

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.