Subcontract Program Manager (QSS)

Infleqtion

Louisville (KY)

On-site

USD 160,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

HSA

Unlimited PTO

401(k) match

Life and AD&D Insurance

FSA

Paid FMLA, Maternity/Paternity Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Student Loan Repayment

Equity Program

Job summary

Infleqtion in Louisville, KY is seeking a Subcontract Program Manager (SPM) to lead strategic suppliers and subcontractors for hardware development programs within the Quantum Sensing Solutions group.

You will integrate subcontractor activities into program schedules, monitor performance, drive risk mitigation, and negotiate major awards while communicating with executive teams and customers.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, management, or related field.
10+ years in subcontract program management for hardware development in U.S. government aerospace/defense or NASA programs.
Knowledge of FAR/DFARS/ITAR/EAR and contract flow-down requirements.
Experience with IMS, Risk registers, EVM, and program reviews.
Experience with supplier sourcing, SOW development, and negotiations.

Responsibilities

Lead strategic suppliers and subcontractors for major programs.
Integrate supplier activities into the overall program schedule.
Coordinate with PM, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Contracts, and Finance.
Track subcontract performance against cost, schedule, tech, and quality.
Lead major subcontract negotiations, awards, and closeout activities.

Skills

Subcontract management

Program management

Negotiation

Supplier relationships

Risk management

Supply chain

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

NetSuite

Microsoft Project

Power BI

Excel

Job description

The Subcontract Program Manager (SPM) is responsible for overseeing several development subcontracts within the Quantum Sensing Solutions (QSS) group. This role will lead strategic suppliers and subcontractors supporting major programs. The QSS SPM will serve as the primary subcontract lead for several hardware development focused programs, integrate subcontractor activities into the overall program schedules, establish /monitor and assess subcontractor performance, independent risk & opportunity assessment, and drive source selection excellence. This highly collaborative role sits at the intersection of program management, contracts, subcontract administration, and technical development teams throughout the program execution lifecycle. Success as a QSS SPM will include ensuring program subcontracts are properly scoped and structured for success, appropriate controls are in place to inform programs of supplier performance, issues are managed & escalated appropriately through exceptional communication and presentation skills to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring subcontractor relationships are healthy, and enforcing accountability. This position is an extremely high impact leadership role that directly impacts QSS and Infleqtion growth across government, national security, aerospace, and other markets.

Core Responsibilities

Supplier and Subcontract Management

Lead strategic suppliers and subcontractors supporting major programs.
Manage subcontract performance against: Cost, Schedule, Technical requirements, and Quality requirements
Develop supplier execution plans and recovery plans.
Conduct supplier reviews and performance assessments.
Escalate and resolve supplier issues.

Program Management

Serve as the primary subcontract lead for one or more programs.
Integrate supplier activities into the overall program schedule.
Coordinate with Program Managers, Engineering, Manufacturing , Quality , Contracts, and Finance
Track and report subcontractor progress and risks.

Contracting and Procurement

Support subcontract strategy development.
Lead major subcontract negotiations.
Oversee subcontract awards, modifications, and closeout activities.
Ensure proper flow-down of customer and regulatory requirements.

Risk and Opportunity Management

Identify supply chain and subcontract risks, and develop mitigation plans.
Monitor supplier financial health and capacity.
Manage impacts of schedule slips, technical challenges, and quality escapes.

Financial Management

Track subcontract budgets and commitments.
Support Estimates at Completion (EACs) and manage subcontract funding.
Analyze cost variances and forecast impacts to the program.

Education: Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferred), Business management, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations Management, or Contracts Management
10+ years of experience in subcontract program management or program management of hardware development programs in U.S. government aerospace and defense or NASA programs. Direct experience with electro-optical and/or photonic development efforts is preferred.
Working knowledge in government contracting: FAR, DFARS, ITAR, EAR, Contract flow-down requirements, and Cost-type and fixed-price contracts
Experience with Program Management including Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), Risk registers, Change management, Earned Value Management (EVM), Program reviews
Extensive experience in direct subcontract program management including supplier performance metrics, Corrective action management, and Source selection processes
Extensive experience in source selection and teaming including subcontractor SOW development, supplier RFP formation, development of selection criteria, supplier vetting, and negotiation
Experience with SAP or NetSuite (preferred), Microsoft Project, Power BI and/or Advanced Excel
Superior written and presentation skills with strong negotiation skills through lifecycle of development subcontracts
Proven executive communication skills to executive leadership, program leadership, supply chain leadership, and customer representatives
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

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