Subcontracts Manager

Tri Star Engineering, Inc.; United States; À distance; USD 120 000 - 145 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Tri Star Engineering, Inc. is seeking a remote Subcontracts Manager to lead subcontract administration for DoD programs. You will own the full lifecycle from SOW through closeout and oversee supplier relationships to support mission-critical projects.

The position requires an active clearance or ability to obtain one, a 10+ year federal subcontract background, and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Proficiency with CPFF, FFP, T&M, FAR/DFARS, CPSR, and Costpoint is required.

Qualifications

• Active clearance or ability to obtain one.
• 10+ years federal subcontract administration experience for DoD or government programs.
• Knowledge of CPFF, FFP, FFP-LOE and T&M subcontract types.
• FAR, DFARS and CPSR requirements familiarity.
• Experience leading subcontracting, procurement or contracts teams.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Deltek Costpoint.

Responsabilités

• Owns end-to-end subcontract process from SOW to closeout.
• Negotiate pricing and manage supplier relationships.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and contractual requirements.
• Track performance, resolve disputes, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Program Management, Finance and Security teams.

Connaissances

Active clearance

DoD subcontracting

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Business / related field

Outils

Deltek Costpoint

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

TRISTAR is seeking a remote experienced Subcontracts Manager to lead subcontract administration and procurement activities supporting federal government programs, primarily within the Department of Defense (DoD). This position oversees the subcontract lifecycle, ensures regulatory compliance, manages supplier relationships, and supports strategic business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Full Lifecycle Management: Owns the end-to-end subcontract process from statement of work (SOW) creation, requests for proposals (RFPs), and source selection to negotiation, award, administration, and closeout.
• Compliance & Regulations: Ensures all subcontracts align with applicable rules-such as the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and Contractor Purchasing System Reviews (CPSR) in defense or aerospace fields.
• Cost & Price Analysis: Conducts price analysis, evaluates vendor proposals, and negotiates pricing structures (Firm-Fixed-Price, Time and Materials, or Cost-Reimbursable).
• Risk & Performance Mitigation: Tracks supplier key performance indicators (KPIs) for cost, schedule, and quality, resolving disputes and implementing corrective action plans when issues arise.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partners closely with Program Management, Finance, and Security teams to flow down prime contract requirements.

Requirements

Required

• Active clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Contracts Management, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• 10+ years of federal subcontract administration experience supporting DoD or other government programs.
• Strong knowledge of CPFF, FFP, FFP-LOE, and T&M subcontract types.
• Extensive understanding of FAR, DFARS, and CPSR requirements.
• Demonstrated experience leading subcontracting, procurement, or contracts teams.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Deltek Costpoint.
• Supervisor subcontract administration personnel.

Desired

• NCMA certification (CPCM, CFCM, or CCCM) preferred.

Comfort zones don't move missions forward. People do.

At TRISTAR, we're not looking for people who simply check the boxes. We're looking for problem-solvers, innovators, and professionals who are ready to make an impact. Every challenge we tackle supports critical missions, and every team member plays a role in delivering results that matter. If you're driven by purpose, motivated by challenges, and ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself, we invite you to take the next step.

About TRISTAR

TRISTAR is an SBA certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned professional services company supporting the U.S. Department of Defense programs. Our core competencies include Electronic Warfare, Enterprise Management, Full Spectrum Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Digital Transformation, Software Engineering and Development, Maritime Modernization and Engineering, and Technical Solutions.

TRISTAR was founded in March 1995 and has built an employee-focused collaborative environment which enables our team of professionals to create and deliver customized solutions to meet our customers' mission critical challenges. TRISTAR's core capabilities support customers with end-to-end solutions.

For over 30 years, TRISTAR has demonstrated and perfected our ability to successfully manage any task, small or large no matter how difficult or complex.

TRISTAR is proud to serve the Department of Defense and other Federal Agencies.

TRISTAR provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Salary Description

$120K-$145K