Subcontracts & Procurement Specialist

Subcontracts & Procurement Specialist

Fairfax, VA | Contract / Contract to Hire

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing is seeking a Subcontracts & Procurement Specialist for a growing, technology-focused organization supporting advanced research, engineering, software, and manufacturing programs.

This opportunity is ideal for a procurement professional with federal contracting experience who enjoys owning the subcontract lifecycle, building strong supplier relationships, and working closely with engineering and program teams in a fast-paced environment. The position supports procurement activities across R&D, manufacturing, engineering services, and software acquisition programs.

• Lead cradle-to-grave subcontract and procurement activities in compliance with FAR, DFARS, ITAR/EAR, and company policies.
• Prepare and issue RFPs and RFQs, evaluate supplier proposals, conduct cost and price analyses, and negotiate terms and conditions.
• Support procurement and subcontract efforts related to R&D, prototype manufacturing, engineering services, software licensing, and technical materials.
• Evaluate, onboard, and manage subcontractors and vendors.
• Draft agreements, modifications, change orders, and flow-down requirements.
• Support proposal development and subcontractor sourcing efforts.
• Maintain audit-ready procurement records and CPSR-compliant documentation.
• Partner with engineering, finance, supply chain, and project teams to support successful program execution.
• Manage supplier performance and develop strong vendor relationships.
• Deliver exceptional support to internal and external stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 7-10 years of subcontract administration or procurement experience within a DoD or defense contracting environment.
• Minimum three years of hands-on Deltek Costpoint Procurement Module experience.
• Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, ITAR, CPSR requirements, and subcontract administration.
• Experience supporting R&D, manufacturing, engineering, or software acquisition programs.
• Experience administering Fixed Price, Cost Plus, and Time & Materials agreements.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic and fast-changing environment.
• Excellent communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Experience with Government Property management.
• Costpoint 8.0 or higher experience.
• Experience supporting prototype or low-rate manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with export-controlled procurements and ITAR/EAR requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and Adobe Acrobat Pro.

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