Subcontracts Manager IV

General Atomics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics seeks a Senior Manager, Contracts and Procurement Compliance at its San Diego HQ. The role leads Contracts, Procurement and Small Business compliance, interfacing with the CAC0 and managing CPSR readiness, with focus on regulatory updates and process improvements.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree, 13+ years in contracts/subcontracts, strong leadership, and proven ability to guide complex regulatory programs while traveling as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, law, or related field and 13+ years progressively complex contracts/subcontracts experience, including 7+ years managing teams.
• Thorough understanding of FAR, FAR supplements, and the UCC.
• Knowledge of U.S. Government information protections and cybersecurity.
• Ability to resolve unusually complex problems while guiding projects/programs.
• Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work self-initiated, in a team, with travel as required.
• Exceptional judgment with ability to influence through business rationale.

Responsibilities

• Lead Contracts Compliance, Procurement Compliance, and Small Business functions with strategic direction and oversight.
• Develop and execute a risk-based compliance strategy aligning with FAR/DFARS and company policies.
• Balance compliance oversight with practical business partnership for compliant execution.
• Oversee reviews, assessments, and monitoring to identify risks and drive improvements.
• Lead readiness for government/audits including CPSR and other system assessments.
• Govern Small Business Program, including regulatory compliance and reporting.
• Translate evolving regulations into effective policies, processes, controls, and practices.
• Establish metrics and insights for senior leadership to enable risk-informed decisions.
• Build a high-performing team and foster integrity and accountability.
• Develop procedures to ensure FAR/DFAR/U.S. Code compliance and funding requirements.

Skills

Leadership & people mgmt

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/law/related field

13+ years contracts/subcontracts experience

Job description

57545BR

Job Summary:

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manager, Contracts and Procurement Compliance at our Headquarters location in Torrey Pines, San Diego, CA. The selected candidate will lead the Contracts Compliance, Procurement Compliance and the Small Business Teams, and act as the primary interface with the GAs DCMA-assigned Corporate Administrative Contracting Officer (CACO) and lead all relevant Contractor Purchasing System Reviews (CPSR). This position reports to the Director of Contracts, Procurement and Proposals Management Business Operations. A well-qualified candidate will be responsible for monitoring all US Government and related agency regulatory developments, as well as changes in government audit practices and standards and implementing meaningful process and procedure change

General Atomics is a visionary pioneer with a unique and powerful mission. Join us and you can work on transformative technology, developing the latest solutions for Nuclear Fuel Cycle, Electromagnetic Systems, Spacecraft and Systems, Airborne Sensors, Laser Technologies, or Biofuels. Here you’ll have the freedom to look further and dream bigger. You won’t wait for opportunity, you’ll create it.

This position sits in San Diego, CA

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the Contracts Compliance, Procurement Compliance, and Small Business functions, providing strategic direction, functional oversight, and leadership across the organization.

• Develop and execute a risk-based compliance strategy that promotes adherence to applicable FAR/DFARS requirements, contractual obligations, company policies, and approved business systems.

• Balance objective compliance oversight with collaborative business partnership, providing practical guidance that enables effective and compliant business execution.

• Oversee compliance reviews, internal assessments, and monitoring activities; identify trends, systemic risks, and opportunities for corrective action and continuous improvement.

• Lead organizational readiness and support for government, customer, and internal reviews and audits, including Contractor Purchasing System Reviews (CPSR) and other business-system assessments.

• Provide leadership and governance for the Small Business Program, including regulatory compliance, subcontracting plans, performance objectives, reporting, outreach, and stakeholder engagement.

• Monitor evolving regulatory and acquisition requirements and partner with functional leaders to translate changes into effective policies, processes, controls, and business practices.

• Establish and communicate meaningful compliance metrics, trends, and risk insights to senior leadership, enabling informed decision-making and proactive risk management.

• Build and develop a high-performing team while fostering a culture of integrity, sound judgment, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Develop procedures to ensure that Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisitions Regulations (DFAR) Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 CFR 200) and specific funding and contract requirements are met.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications:

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in business, law, or a related field and thirteen or more years of progressively complex experience in contracts/subcontracts with at least seven of those years managing contracts/subcontracts processes and personnel. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.

• Must have a thorough understanding of applicable laws and regulations including FAR, FAR supplements, and the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC).

• The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate working knowledge U.S. Government regulations relating to information protection, including cybersecurity.

• Must possess the ability to resolve unusually complex management and technical problems while serving as spokesperson on assigned projects and/or programs.

• Must possess Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, potential customers, and government representatives.

• Must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment, and able to work extended hours and travel as required.

• Possess exceptional judgement with the ability to influence and persuade through business rationale.

Job Category:

Contracts/Sub Contracts/Purchasing

Experience Level:

Management

Workstyle:

Onsite

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time Salary

Pay Range Low:

130,500

Pay Range High:

228,375

Travel Percentage Required:

0% - 25%

Relocation Assistance Provided?:

Yes

US Citizenship Required?:

Yes

Clearance Required?:

No

General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. To learn more, please review the EEOC’s "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.