Subcontracts Manager

Cubic Corporation; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Cubic Corporation in San Diego, CA is seeking a Subcontracts Manager to oversee complex defense subcontracts from proposal through closeout. The role emphasizes compliance with FAR/DFARS, cost and price analysis, and proactive risk mitigation while coordinating with Program Management and other functions.

The successful candidate will manage negotiations, supplier relationships, and make/buy planning, ensuring alignment with prime contract requirements and Cubic's interests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, Law, or a related discipline.
• 6-8 years of progressive experience in federal government contracts, subcontract management, procurement, or related discipline.
• Experience with FAR/DFARS requirements and subcontracting.
• Experience supporting government proposals, source selections, and program execution.
• Ability to identify contractual, supplier, cost, schedule, and performance risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, award, administer, and close out complex subcontracts and related agreements for Defense programs.
• Conduct competitive and noncompetitive source selections and evaluate supplier proposals.
• Support capture and proposal activities with subcontract strategies and supplier engagement.
• Perform price analysis and support cost analysis activities.
• Develop and execute subcontract negotiation strategies addressing price, cost, schedule, and risk.
• Ensure FAR, DFARS, and prime contract flow-down requirements are addressed.
• Monitor subcontractor performance against cost, schedule, delivery, scope, quality, and contractual requirements.
• Identify subcontract and supplier risks and develop mitigation plans in coordination with stakeholders.
• Lead resolution of subcontract performance issues, claims, changes, disputes, and scope changes.
• Maintain prime relationships with subcontractors and protect Cubic's interests.

Skills

Negotiation

Price analysis

Supplier management

Subcontract management

Risk mitigation

Analytical thinking

Written/verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Procurement/Finance/Law

Job description

Job Summary

The Subcontracts Manager - Defense manages complex subcontracts and related actions in support of Defense programs to ensure compliance with prime contract requirements, applicable laws and regulations, company policies, and subcontract terms.

The role is responsible for subcontract activities throughout the lifecycle, including proposal support, sourcing, solicitation development, proposal evaluation, cost and price analysis, negotiations, subcontract formation, administration, supplier performance management, and closeout. The Subcontracts Manager works closely with Program Management and other functional organizations to support program execution, manage supplier performance, identify and mitigate risk, and resolve subcontract issues.

The position typically works under limited supervision and regularly exercises independent judgment and substantial decision‑making authority.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, award, administer, and close out complex subcontracts, amendments, modifications, and related agreements in support of Defense programs.
• Conduct competitive and noncompetitive source selections, including development of solicitation packages, supplier proposal evaluations, negotiations, subcontract formation, award, administration, and closeout.
• Support capture and proposal activities by developing subcontract strategies, coordinating supplier engagement, obtaining supplier proposals, supporting proposal evaluations, and ensuring subcontract requirements align with prime contract and program requirements.
• Perform price analysis and support cost analysis activities in accordance with company procedures and applicable government contracting requirements.
• Develop and execute subcontract negotiation strategies addressing price, cost, schedule, technical requirements, contractual terms, risk, and supplier performance.
• Ensure applicable FAR, DFARS, prime contract flow‑down requirements, and company policies are appropriately addressed throughout the subcontract lifecycle.
• Monitor subcontractor performance against cost, schedule, delivery, scope, quality, technical, and contractual requirements.
• Identify subcontract and supplier risks and develop mitigation, corrective action, and recovery plans in coordination with Program Management and other stakeholders.
• Lead resolution of subcontract performance issues, claims, changes, disputes, scope changes, schedule concerns, and other contractual matters and recommend appropriate actions when necessary.
• Keep Program Managers and appropriate functional stakeholders informed of subcontract performance, scope growth, cost impacts, schedule concerns, supplier risks, and other issues that may affect program execution or Cubic's contractual obligations.
• Serve as a primary business interface with assigned subcontractors and maintain effective supplier relationships while protecting Cubic's contractual and business interests.
• Negotiate Non‑Disclosure Agreements, Memoranda of Understanding, Teaming Agreements, and other agreements in support of subcontract activities in accordance with company policies and delegated authority.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and compliant subcontract files and documentation in accordance with company policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support internal and external reviews and audits of subcontract files, processes, and transactions.
• Support make/buy decisions, subcontract planning, sourcing strategies, and other program or supply chain initiatives as required.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned by management.

Minimum Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, Law, or a related discipline.

Minimum of 6-8 years of progressive experience in federal government contracts, subcontract management, procurement, or a related discipline.

Demonstrated experience in subcontract formation, negotiation, administration, supplier management, and subcontract closeout in a government contracting environment.

Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS requirements and their application to subcontracting.

Experience conducting price analysis and supporting cost analysis for subcontract actions.

Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple complex subcontracts and supplier relationships.

Experience supporting government proposals, source selections, subcontract negotiations, and program execution.

Ability to identify contractual, supplier, cost, schedule, and performance risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.

Strong negotiation, analytical, problem‑solving, written, and verbal communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic program environment.

Experience supporting Department of Defense programs strongly preferred.

Experience providing technical guidance, mentoring, or work direction to other subcontract professionals preferred.

Professional certification in contracts, procurement, or supply chain management preferred.

The description provided above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities and requirements. Duties, responsibilities and requirements may change over time and according to business need.

$119,000.00 - $128,000.00 + benefits.

Worker Type: Employee

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic under applicable law.