Subcontracts Specialist — FAR/DFARS Negotiations

Amentum; California (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Subcontracts Specialist Professional for the Space Force Range Contract. This role is primarily located at Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA or Patrick Space Force Base, FL, with responsibilities across the full lifecycle of subcontract administration for complex government and commercial programs.

You will negotiate terms, ensure FAR/DFARS compliance, conduct price analysis, support proposal efforts, and collaborate with program managers and finance to align subcontract

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of contracting, subcontracting and/or procurement experience.
• Expertise in FAR/DFARS compliance requirements.
• Must be able to obtain DoD Secret Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship.
• Space Force or DoD program experience; advanced Excel proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and negotiate subcontracts, teaming agreements, NDAs, and other contractual documents.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, and 2 CFR 200 requirements for federal contracts.
• Conduct subcontract price analysis.
• Support negotiations with partners and vendors on terms, conditions, and pricing.
• Support proposal efforts, including risk assessment and subcontractor document collection.
• Maintain accurate records in contract management systems and ensure audit readiness.
• Collaborate with program managers and finance teams to align subcontract strategies with project objectives.

Skills

FAR/DFARS compliance

Contracting experience

Subcontracting experience

DoD programs experience

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or related field

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Subcontracts Specialist Professional for the Space Force Range Contract. This role is primarily located at Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA or Patrick Space Force Base, FL, with responsibilities across the full lifecycle of subcontract administration for complex government and commercial programs.

You will negotiate terms, ensure FAR/DFARS compliance, conduct price analysis, support proposal efforts, and collaborate with program managers and finance to align subcontract