Subcontracts Administrator, Staff

Redwire; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwire Space Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a Staff Subcontracts Administrator to join our team. This role supports both Federal and commercial programs, primarily remote with onsite activities in Goleta, CA.

You’ll coordinate, negotiate and manage complex subcontracts, apply FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR knowledge, and work with cross-functional teams to drive proposals and subcontract closeout. Strong communication and 7+ years in aerospace or manufacturing preferred; Costpoint experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field; 7+ years in aerospace/manufacturing; or 10 years without degree.
• Experience supporting US Government and/or commercial programs.
• Proficient in MS Office; strong communication and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Build, review, and approve compliant subcontract documentation.
• Represent company interface between program management and subcontractors; may require travel.
• Administer government contracts; knowledge of FAR/DFARS; ITAR/EAR a plus.
• Prepare proposals, price analyses, and subcontract packages.
• Coordinate subcontractor proposals with internal teams and negotiate terms with suppliers.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and manage deliverables and payments.
• Prepare reports and contractual correspondence for project management.
• Travel less than 10% as needed.

Skills

Subcontracts management

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Negotiation skills

Cross-functional teamwork

ERP experience (Costpoint)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field

Tools

Costpoint

Job description

Redwire’s Goleta facility is Made for the Mission, delivering advanced power generation technologies that enable spacecraft to operate reliably across every orbit and mission profile. With proprietary designs, deep technical expertise, and large-scale production capabilities, the team develops solar array solutions tailored to each customer’s size, power, and orbital needs. At the heart of these offerings is Redwire’s patented Roll-Out Solar Array (ROSA), an award-winning system that uses composite booms and modular photovoltaic blankets to create compactly stowable, highly efficient solar arrays. These mission-proven power systems have supported successful deployments across LEO, GEO, and deep space missions, including the ISS, NASA’s IXPE mission, and NASA’s DART mission.

Summary

Redwire Space Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a Subcontracts Administrator, Staff to join our team! The individual must be able to work in a fast paced, challenging environment with multiple contract types supporting both Federal and commercial programs. While the position is primarily remote, the ideal candidates should live within a reasonable commuting distance to our facility in Goleta, CA. You’ll be expected to work onsite for key activities such as milestone reviews, integration and test events, and occasional customer meetings. They will become a member of the multi-disciplinary team to perform the coordination, negotiation and management of highly complex proposals and subcontracts under minimal supervision. Position requires knowledge of business agreements, Federal and commercial contracting methods, including policies, procedures and regulations in order to provide appropriate guidance and support. Where no process or policy exists, experience in drafting such guidance is highly desired. Prepares/reviews proposals, develops evaluation criteria, negotiates subcontract provisions, down-selects or recommends subcontractors, writes subcontract packages for review, prepares, awards and administers resulting subcontracts. Negotiates additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts. Ability to work independently, as well as manage cross-functional program teams on all subcontract related issues; multi-tasking is crucial for success. Must be able to assess, prioritize, drive issues to closure and be assertive when required. Exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of duties. Exhibit best practice work habits and collaborate with other subcontract team members to promote operational excellence. Deliver quality customer service to both internal and external customers and foster and maintain good supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Build, Review, and approve compliant file documentation
• Represent company as the official interface between program management and subcontractors; may require travel to supplier locations
• Strong working knowledge and experience administering government contracts/subcontracts. Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS); Export Control Requirements (ITAR/EAR) experience a plus
• Prepare proposal and other business documents for execution. Examples include Request for Proposal, price analysis, and written narrative documents related to subcontractor’s requirements and/or performance
• Review and verify accuracy and completeness of proposal packages
• Coordinate subcontractor proposals with internal team
• Review subcontractor proposals and fact-find and negotiate with suppliers on price, schedule, terms and conditions and any other contractual requirements
• Prepare subcontract documents and amendments, including identification and inclusion of cascaded requirements from the prime contract ensuring terms and conditions will be appropriate
• Prepare reports and contractual correspondence for project management
• Monitoring subcontractor’s performance, managing deliverables and payment of invoices
• Coordinating and providing advice and interpretation of contract/subcontract requirements
• In concert with the Program/Technical team perform price analysis to ensure reasonableness of pricing in accordance with regulatory requirements and company policies
• Perform subcontract closeout actions, complete file documentation, and transfer files accordingly
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate and/or required
• Limited travel may be required less than 10%

Ideal Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, or a related field, and 7+ years’ work experience in aerospace or manufacturing industry; or 10 years related experience in lieu of a degree
• Experience supporting a wide range of U.S. Government and/or commercial programs
• Experience managing diverse subcontractors, both large and small businesses
• Experience awarding/managing diverse Subcontract Types
• Communicates effectively, both verbally and written
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point)
• Excellent Organization and follow through skills, driven to excellence
• Experienced working in ERP systems and data entry and analysis. Costpoint experience is highly desired
• Willingness and desire for continuous improvement
• Must be able to organize and prioritize multiple projects of competing authority and varying scope
• Ability to find win-win solutions; a “make it happen” attitude
• Understanding/knowledge of audits and SOX requirements a plus

Desired Skills

• Experience working in ERP systems; Costpoint strongly preferred
• Knowledge of ITAR/EAR regulatory requirements
• Experience supporting CPSR-compliant environments
• Understanding of audits, SOX compliance, and internal controls
• Aerospace or space‑systems industry experience, particularly with flight hardware suppliers
• Supplier risk‑management experience
• Process‑improvement mindset (Lean, Six Sigma, or similar)
• Professional supply chain or contracts certifications (CPSM, CFCM, NCMA credentials)

Grow with us as we innovate the next generation capabilities for a new era of space exploration!

We offer a highly competitive benefits package along with a commitment to our core values of Integrity, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, and Excellence.

Don’t meet every single requirement above? No worries. We want people who can grow, collaborate and build a stronger team. We strive to build a diverse and inclusive culture, so if you’re excited about this job posting, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Pay Range

$120,000 - $170,000/yr.

How We Determine What We Pay (Compensation Philosophy)

Redwire determines pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data, for our locations throughout the US. We will evaluate external equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index, in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company.

For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. Salaries will be based on the applicant’s level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills. Additionally, we consider the external market rate, the amount we have budgeted internally, and internal equity within the company for the same position. An employee/candidate with a stronger skill set will receive higher pay.

Redwire is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Redwire is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

All offers of employment at Redwire are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check and your ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the US. Note that some positions will also require US citizenship or ability to obtain a security clearance due to requirements of a classified program.

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. Learn more about the ITAR Click Here