Subcontracts Supervisor

Subcontracts Supervisor

Amentum is seeking a Subcontracts Supervisor to support the Space Force Range contract (SFRC) Essential Functions.

Responsible for providing subcontracting management for a team of professionals supporting a large-scale government program. Responsible for all subcontract activity ensuring overall success in performance.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing and managing program requirements and associated acquisition needs.
• Supporting negotiations with subcontractors and vendors.
• Overseeing planning and execution of affordability and efficiency initiatives related to program budgets and internal team performance.
• Working directly with partners and subcontractors to identify cost savings opportunities.
• Leading a team of professionals, including performance management, career development, mentoring, and overall team leadership.
• Providing oversight of subcontractors and monitoring their performance.
• Supporting new business capture, including management of proposal efforts and development of material and labor Basis of Estimates (BOEs).
• Managing a team responsible for creating, executing, and administering various subcontract types (e.g., CPFF, CPIF/AF, FFP, FPIF) using formal source selection techniques.
• Participating in development of Statements of Work (SOW) and conducting bidders' conferences.
• Performing cost and price analysis, developing negotiation strategies, and leading negotiations.
• Leading the development and negotiation of collaborative agreements with subcontractors and partners.
• Ensuring execution in compliance with customer requirements, federal regulations, and applicable policies and procedures.
• Aligning external capabilities with program and technology roadmaps.
• Applying project management techniques to oversee subcontractor performance and deliverables.
• Developing risk and opportunity management plans related to subcontract execution.
• Initiating and participating in subcontractor assessments and performance improvement activities.
• Managing strategic relationships with subcontractors and partners.
• Developing and deploying strategies aligned with program and business objectives, including contractual arrangements such as partnerships, alliances, and risk-sharing agreements.
• Ensuring subcontractor compliance with FAR/DFAR requirements as well as cost, schedule, technical, and quality expectations.
• Monitoring performance metrics, identifying trends, determining root causes, and implementing corrective actions to ensure successful outcomes.

Required Skills

• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with all levels of management, team members, and customers.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interface proactively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to interpret financial data, budgets, and program performance metrics and develop improvement strategies.
• Strong project planning and execution capabilities.
• Advanced critical thinking skills with the ability to manage complexity and ambiguity while exercising sound judgment.
• Strong leadership, team-building, conflict resolution, and relationship management skills to foster a collaborative and high-performing environment.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in contracts, subcontracts, or related program functions.
• Experience managing complex subcontracting environments and partner relationships.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or other regulated industries supporting government programs.
• Strong knowledge of FAR, DFAR, ITAR, cost/price analysis, long-term agreements, proposal development, terms and conditions, and both fixed-price and cost-type subcontracts.
• Demonstrated project management experience and ability to translate business requirements into executable strategies.
• Experience supporting program management functions, including lifecycle management, SOW development, risk management, change management, and performance reporting.
• Experience preparing and evaluating proposals, technical documentation, and contractual deliverables.
• Direct experience managing subcontractor performance across both fixed-price and cost-reimbursable environments.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Proven ability to collaborate across a matrixed organization.
• Ability to understand technical program requirements, identify key risks, and develop actionable solutions.
• Demonstrated leadership capability to build and sustain high-performing teams.
• Strong understanding of cross-functional business disciplines and their integration with program operations, engineering, logistics, and execution teams.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Flexibility to support extended hours or weekend work as needed to meet program requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
• Valid U.S. Driver's License.

Compensation Details:

$120,000 - $125,000 annually

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