Subcontract Manager

Trueanomalyinc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

HRA/HSA options

PTO and paid holidays

401K

Parental Leave

Job summary

True Anomaly seeks a Subcontract Manager to lead the subcontracting function for aerospace programs. You will structure agreements, manage supplier performance, and integrate subcontracted work across cost, schedule, quality, and technical performance.

You will own negotiations, templates, KPIs, and risk management, while ensuring ITAR/export-control compliance. A bachelor’s degree and 7+ years in subcontract or supply chain management are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering.
• 7+ years of subcontract or supply chain management experience in aerospace, defense, or tech manufacturing.
• Proven track record negotiating and managing complex subcontract agreements in a fast-paced environment.
• Deep understanding of SOW development, pricing, risk allocation, and supplier performance management.
• Familiarity with ITAR, DFARS, FAR, and export control compliance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with cross-functional collaboration.
• Results-driven, pragmatic, and capable of balancing strategy with hands-on execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute subcontracting strategies aligned with program goals.
• Lead negotiation and management of subcontracts, SOWs, NDAs, and change orders.
• Drive contract structures and maintain standard subcontract templates.
• Manage regulatory and execution risk with Legal and Program teams (ITAR, export controls).
• Manage subcontractor performance across cost, schedule, quality, and execution.
• Lead reviews with strategic subcontractors to address program needs.
• Interface between subcontractors and internal teams; align activities with schedules.
• Collaborate with Program, Engineering, Finance, and Legal to resolve issues.
• Track budgets, commitments, and financial performance; ensure timely payments.
• Maintain subcontract documentation and audit readiness.

Skills

Subcontract mgmt

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance ITAR

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering

Job description

Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.

OUR MISSION

True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors - enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.

OUR VALUES

• Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.
• What would it take?We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.
• It's the people.Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.

YOUR MISSION

As a Subcontract Manager at True Anomaly, you will report to the Senior Director, Supply Chain and serve as a trusted partner in building and managing the subcontracting function that enables successful program execution. You will structure agreements, manage supplier performance, and integrate subcontracted work across cost, schedule, quality, and technical performance - helping power the development of our groundbreaking technologies that redefine space security.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support operational functions in developing and executing subcontracting strategies aligned with program and production goals, balancing speed, capability, cost, and risk
• Lead negotiation and management of subcontracts, SOWs, NDAs, and change orders, ensuring clear scope, deliverables, schedules, pricing, and acceptance criteria
• Drive contract structures that incentivize performance and accountability, and own the development and maintenance of standard subcontract templates
• Partner with Legal and Program teams to manage contractual and execution risk, including compliance with ITAR, export control, security, and customer regulatory requirements
• Manage subcontractor performance across cost, schedule, quality, and execution - establishing KPIs, reporting cadences, and escalation paths Identifyrisks early and drive mitigation plans, ensuring operational continuity across subcontracted work
• Lead regular reviews with strategic subcontractors to address program needs, priorities, and production readiness
• Serve as the primary interface between subcontractors and internal teams, ensuring subcontract activities are integrated into program schedules and milestones
• Collaborate with Program Management, Engineering, Finance, and Legal to resolve issues quickly and align subcontract activities with project timelines and budgets
• Track subcontract budgets, commitments, and financial performance, and ensure timely payments in accordance with contract terms
• Maintain subcontract documentation and audit readiness in support of compliance and financial oversight

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
• 7+ years of subcontract or supply chain management experience, ideally in aerospace, defense, or technology manufacturing
• Proven track record of negotiating and managing complex subcontract agreements in a fast-paced, program-driven environment
• Deep understanding of subcontracting principles including SOW development, pricing structures, risk allocation, and supplier performance management
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements in Aerospace & Defense, including ITAR, DFARS, FAR, and export control compliance
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with a desire to collaborate across technical, operational, and business teams
• Results-driven mindset with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach to closing issues and driving accountability
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a dynamic, startup environment

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary: $85,000-$165,000
• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location- this a fully onsite position based out of our Centennial, CO or Long Beach, CA office.
• Work environment- the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands- the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.