Subcontracts Manager

Viasat; Carlsbad (CA); Hybrid; USD 141,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

Viasat in Carlsbad, CA is seeking a Subcontracts Manager to lead complex government subcontracts and partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Legal. This hybrid role blends in-office collaboration with remote work flexibility.

You will negotiate terms, manage CPSR-compliant files, and ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS, import/export rules, and Viasat policies while driving cost efficiency and supplier performance across government programs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in supply chain or contracts, with at least 6 years in Subcontract Management, preferably in a government contracting environment.
• Proven experience supporting DoW programs
• Proficient knowledge of FAR/DFARS
• Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written, and presentation skills, including the ability to present to senior managers and program leadership
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point) and ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, negotiate and manage highly complex proposals and subcontracts under minimal supervision.
• Solicit and review proposals, develop evaluation criteria, negotiate subcontract provisions, select subcontractors, write packages, prepare, award and administer subcontracts.
• Lead and negotiate complex subcontract agreements meeting internal objectives, including changes to subcontracts.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and manage supply chain risks.
• Develop subcontracting strategies for proposals and tailor prime contract requirements for Supply Chain.

Skills

Subcontract Management

DoD programs

FAR/DFARS

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Oracle ERP

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

About us

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

What you’ll do

We are seeking an experienced Subcontracts Manager to join our dynamic team in Carlsbad, CA! This hybrid role offers the unique blend of working collaboratively in office and the flexibility of remote work. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of Supplier Management, subcontract negotiation and compliance with Government regulations.

This role will partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Program Management, Legal, Operations and the broader Supply Chain team to ensure a resilient, cost competitive, and compliant supply base to support our Government programs.

The global Supply Chain organization is focused on Procurement and Supplier Performance management. We are guided by our mission of delivering exceptional supplier performance and minimizing risk. We span multiple sites in North America, Europe, and Asia and buy everything from common COTS electronic components to integrated satellite subsystems. We are servant minded, embrace excellence and Viasat values, and set the bar high for both our team and our supplier partners. And we like to have fun, too!

The day-to-day

• Perform the coordination, negotiation and management of highly complex proposals and subcontracts under minimal supervision.
• Solicit/review proposals, develop evaluation criteria, negotiate subcontract provisions, select or recommend subcontractors, write subcontract packages for review, prepare, award and administer resulting subcontracts.
• Expertise in leading and negotiating complex subcontract agreements while meeting internal business and financial objectives. Including negotiating additions, deletions or modifications to subcontracts.
• Participate in strategic sourcing decisions, find opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage supply chain risks.
• Assist in the development of subcontracting strategies for proposals, identifying sources and evaluating their capabilities including reviewing prime contract requirements and tailoring them for the Supply Chain.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with subcontractor performance and contract terms.
• Establish agreements with subcontractors using a mix of contract types; firm fixed price, time and materials and cost reimbursable.
• Ensure adherence to Federal Acquisition Regulations and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (FAR/DFARS), Viasat procurement policies and import/export regulations.
• Ability to interpret, negotiate and stay up to date with FAR/DFARS provisions.
• Prepare proposal and other business documents for execution. Examples include Request for Proposal, price/cost analysis, supply chain risk management plans, and written narrative documents related to subcontractor’s requirements and/or performance.
• Build, Review, and approve CPSR compliant file documentation.
• Ability to educate and provide advice and interpretation of prime contract/subcontract requirements to both internal and external customers.
• Serve as a resource and provide informal training and guidance to larger Supply Chain buying team.
• Perform price/cost analysis to ensure reasonableness of pricing in accordance with regulatory requirements and Viasat policies.
• Perform subcontract closeout actions, complete file documentation, and transfer files accordingly.
• Ability to develop and present supply chain specific business cases and present to various levels of internal management.
• Experience managing subcontracts on large, complex Government space and defense programs.

What you’ll need

• 10+ years' experience in supply chain, contracts or the like, with at least 6 of those years being specific to Subcontract Management, preferably in a government contracting environment
• Proven experience supporting DoW programs
• Proficient knowledge of FAR/DFARS
• Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written, and presentation skills, including the ability to present to senior managers and program leadership
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point)
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• US Government position. US Citizenship required
• Ability to travel up to 10%

What will help you on the job

• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, satellite, telecommunications, or high-reliability electronics industries
• Experience with ERP systems, Oracle, SAP or similar preferred
• Experience with PLM, Agile or similar preferred
• Experience in cross functional areas such as operations, supply chain/procurement or contracts

Salary range

$141,000.00 - $223,000.00 / annually. For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $175,500.00- $263,500.00/ annually

At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits.

EEO Statement

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.