Subcontracts & Procurement Manager

Chugach Government Solutions, LLC; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 118,000 - 128,934; Full time

Job summary

Chugach Government Solutions, LLC is seeking a Subcontracts & Procurement Manager to lead a team responsible for awarding and closing out purchase orders, subcontracts, and contracts. The role requires negotiation, regulatory compliance (FAR/DFARS), and strong supplier relationship management in a government contracting context.

The position is onsite in Linthicum, MD, with travel up to 25% and a pay range of $118,000–$128,934 per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 10 years specialized Federal Government contracting experience.
• Experience supervising staff with compliance responsibilities.
• Procurement experience with CPSR-compliant systems.
• Competent with MS Office (Excel, Word).
• Ability to obtain clearance and travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor procurement staff to meet objectives.
• Oversee performance, KPIs, and daily operations.
• Provide cost-effective procurement support to internal teams.
• Interpret and apply FAR, DFARS and procurement policies.
• Create and manage POs and subcontracts in the procurement system.
• Source, negotiate, and procure materials and services.
• Conduct market research, RFQs/RFPs, and supplier evaluations.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Leadership

Negotiation

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Procurement experience CPSR

Travel up to 25%

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 10 years gov contracting/procurement experience

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Automated procurement systems

Job description

Position Location

This position is located onsite in Linthicum, MD.

Job Overview

The Subcontracts & Procurement Manager is responsible for leading a team of procurement professionals to award, administer, and close out purchase orders, subcontracts, and contracts to acquire a wide range of supplies, materials, equipment, and services. This role involves negotiating subcontracts, ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), company policies and procedures, and managing supplier relationships to meet project requirements. The Subcontracts & Procurement Manager must oversee and guide employees in executing cost‑effective and timely procurement strategies, ensuring the team meets performance objectives while maintaining compliance with company policies and regulations.

Pay Range: $118,000 - $128,934 per year

Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide guidance, training, and direction to procurement staff members to achieved operational objectives.
• Oversee team performance and daily operations, ensuring operational requirements are achieved and key performance indicators (KPIs) are consistently met or surpassed.
• Provide exceptional procurement support to internal business and operational teams, ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services to maximize value, minimize delays, and contribute to overall project success.
• Provide guidance and interpretation of company procurement policies & procedures, FAR, DFARS, and other supplemental acquisition regulations to team members.
• Review purchase requests for completeness and accuracy; engage with requestors as necessary to resolve discrepancies and errors.
• Source, negotiate, and procure materials and services as requested through approved purchase requests.
• Perform market research, evaluate suppliers/subcontractors, issue requests for quotes (RFQs), issue requests for proposals (RFPs), analyze quotes and proposals, and select offers from approved vendors in accordance with source selection criteria to serve the best interests of the business and its customers.
• Create and maintain purchase orders and subcontracts within the designated procurement system, ensuring all data—including supplier/subcontractor information, pricing, delivery schedules, and terms—are accurate, complete, and updated regularly to reflect current procurement activities.
• Track, manage, and expedite purchase orders and subcontracts to ensure timely delivery, resolve discrepancies, and manage modifications or cancellations. Ensure that all changes are properly documented and communicated to stakeholders and suppliers/subcontractors.
• Perform Procurement File Reviews for team members and provide guidance as necessary to ensure compliant procurements.
• Facilitate audit activities by providing required documentation and actively participating in discussions with auditors.
• Maintain accurate and complete procurement records, including purchase orders, contracts and subcontracts, supplier/subcontractor communications, and compliance documentation, ensuring all records meet compliance with company policies.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies and procedures, FAR, DFARS, and other supplemental acquisition regulations.
• Identify, design, implement, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensuring staff meet performance standards, adhere to company policies, and achieve set goals.
• Providing clear direction, necessary resources, ongoing support, and addressing issues promptly, and fostering an environment of growth and accountability for staff.
• Adherence to established company safety policies and ability to work in a safe manner.
• Compliance with company standard operating procedures and policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Mandatory

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, contracts and contracting, purchasing, economics, supply chain management, or related field; OR ten (10) years of specialized Federal Government or Government Contractor contracting and procurement experience.
• Education and experience may be substituted interchangeably.
• Four (4) years of experience in a direct supervisory capacity managing, motivating, developing, and overseeing staff members with responsibility for compliance.
• Two (2) years of procurement experience with a contractor purchasing system review (CPSR) compliant purchasing system.
• Proficient and experience with automated procurement system(s).
• Intermediate presentation, teambuilding, and leadership skills.
• Intermediate level in mathematical functions.
• Proficient in MS office products including Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required intelligence community level clearance.
• Able to successfully pass any employment background check and/or drug test as required.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time. A majority of the travel is within a 60-mile radius of the assigned business office, but it also includes attendance to other domestic and international worksites and/or company offices.

Preferred

• Valid current passport.
• Advanced degree in accounting, business, finance, contracts and contracting, purchasing, economics, supply chain management, or related field; or twelve (12) years of specialized purchasing experience.
• Education and experience may be substituted interchangeably.
• Six (6) years of experience in a direct supervisory capacity managing, motivating, developing, and overseeing staff members with responsibility for compliance.
• Four (4) years of experience with a CPSR compliant purchasing system.
• Advanced level knowledge and experience with automated procurement system(s).
• Contracting or Supply Chain Management professional certification(s).

Working Conditions

• This position is primarily performed in person in an office setting using standard office equipment (desk, computer, phone, printer, copier, etc.).

Physical Requirements

• Work requires the ability to operate a computer and work in a standard office environment.
• Communicate information in verbal and written form.
• Read and review information and charts.
• Perform analytical thinking skills, use sound judgement.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk for extended periods of time and the ability to lift 25 pounds.

Disclosures

Chugach Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Chugach will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email [e-mail].

Chugach Government Solutions supports pay transparency and is committed to equitable and competitive compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be determined based on factors including job responsibilities, experience, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and applicable contract requirements. Where required by law, compensation ranges will be provided to candidates during the hiring process.