Subcontract Manager

Infleqtion, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid insurance

Health Savings Account

Unlimited PTO

401(k) match

Life and AD&D Insurance

Paid FMLA

Job summary

Infleqtion, Inc. is seeking an experienced government contracts professional to lead the full subcontract lifecycle for defense programs.

You will work with suppliers and program teams to prepare RFPs, evaluate proposals, and negotiate terms, ensuring audit-ready documentation and compliance with FAR/DFARS. You will administer post-award subcontract performance, manage changes and funding updates, and coordinate across engineering, quality, supply chain, finance, and legal to resolve issues and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of government contracting, aerospace/defense, or procurement experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Own the full subcontract lifecycle from RFP through closeout for government and defense programs.
• Pre-Award: support sourcing strategies, prepare bids, evaluate proposals, negotiate terms.
• Post-Award: administer subcontract performance, manage changes and funding updates.
• Monitor supplier compliance with technical, quality, and schedule requirements.
• Coordinate with engineering, quality, supply chain, finance, and legal.
• Resolve contractual issues and disputes with program teams.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Communication

Procurement strategy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Engineering

Tools

SAP

Costpoint (Deltek)

NetSuite

Oracle

Job description

Infleqtionis 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,Infleqtionenables "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 andpurchaseagreements

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

YOU HAVE:

• 10+ 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

BONUS POINTS:

• NCMA certification (CFCM, CPCM, or CCCM)

• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or PMP

• Earned Value Management (EVM) experience

• Advanced Excel and proposal evaluation skills

• Salary range: $ 140000-155000

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, short/long-term disability
• Employer-funded Health Savings Account
• Unlimited PTO
• 401(k) match
• Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Savings Account
• Paid FMLA, Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Student Loan Repayment
• Equity Program